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Attorney pleads guilty to federal drug charges
by JEFF LESTER • News Editor
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
JWise attorney Stuart Collins has made a plea deal with federal prosecutors regarding drug charges against him. Collins, 42, pleaded guilty Monday in the U.S. district court in Abingdon to four felony counts of obtaining drugs by fraud, according to a press release issued late yesterday afternoon...
The beginning . . .
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Cassandra Sampson of Appalachia raises her diploma in triumph Saturday after commencement ceremonies at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise took place inside the Prior Convocation Center, featuring an address by Gov. Bob McDonnell.
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Sports Leadership winners
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
AHP of Virginia presented awards to 16 Spring Sports Leaders Sunday at a dinner at the Prime Sirloin in Norton. The athletes were honored for their leadership on and off the field. The award winner...
Two in a row: Lady Warriors win second straight Region D crown
by KEVIN MAYS • Sports Editor
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
COEBURN — The plan came together Saturday for the Central Lady Warriors. The Lady Warriors, led by sophomore-sensation Logan Reynolds, put together a strong point lead in the field events and held ...
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Violent crimes alleged: Grand jury indicts seven people
by JEFF LESTER • News Editor
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Three people have been charged with physically assaulting others during two separate robberies. Wise County grand jury indictments handed down last week also charge a man with assaulting a woman an...
Fight against hemlock pest insect continues
by KATIE DUNN • Staff Writer
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Maybe there’s still hope. Hope that the tiny, yet deadly insect wreaking havoc on eastern and Carolina hemlock populations might not prevail. Local efforts to combat the hemlock woolly adelgid are ...
Forest recreation areas set to open this weekend
by KATIE DUNN • Staff Writer
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
WISE — Despite a few cold nights earlier this week, warm weather might be here to stay. Spring-like temperatures are just in time, too. Recreation areas managed by the U.S. Forest Service’s Clinch ...
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