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Body found in North Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery County
Read full article: Body found in North Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found Saturday afternoon in the North Fork River near Cannery Road in Elliston. Investigators say there is no indication of foul play, but are continuing to investigate.
VSP charges protesters near Mountain Valley Pipeline construction site in Montgomery Co.
Read full article: VSP charges protesters near Mountain Valley Pipeline construction site in Montgomery Co.Virginia State Police charged protesters near a Mountain Valley Pipeline construction site in Montgomery Co. Thursday morning.
Residents relieved after boil water notice lifted in Montgomery County
Read full article: Residents relieved after boil water notice lifted in Montgomery CountyA boil water notice in the Elliston and Shawsville areas was lifted on Wednesday after a water outage over the weekend, and residents say they are thankful.
Three arrested in Elliston after using ‘sleeping dragon’ devices to halt construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline
Read full article: Three arrested in Elliston after using ‘sleeping dragon’ devices to halt construction on Mountain Valley PipelineThree people from out of state are in custody after they used “sleeping dragons” to halt construction on the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Elliston Monday morning.
Three protesters lock themselves to construction equipment at Elliston MVP construction site
Read full article: Three protesters lock themselves to construction equipment at Elliston MVP construction siteDozens of people have descended upon a Mountain Valley Pipeline construction site in Elliston in an attempt to halt work, according to Appalachians Against Pipelines.
Protestor arrested after near Mountain Valley Pipeline construction site in Elliston
Read full article: Protestor arrested after near Mountain Valley Pipeline construction site in EllistonOne protester demonstrating at the pipeline construction site in Elliston Saturday was arrested, according to the Appalachians Against Pipelines.
74-year-old woman hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Montgomery County
Read full article: 74-year-old woman hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Montgomery CountyA 74-year-old woman was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash in Elliston Sunday, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Christiansburg woman pushes for change after being stranded due to train derailment
Read full article: Christiansburg woman pushes for change after being stranded due to train derailmentOne Christiansburg woman is pushing for change after being stranded across the train tracks from her house for nearly 17 hours.
Montgomery County plans to hire additional staff to answer emergency calls
Read full article: Montgomery County plans to hire additional staff to answer emergency callsSome people could pay more in real estate taxes in the New River Valley and it could bring life-saving benefits to people who live there.
Big Spring Mill, Inc. closes its doors after 172 years of business
Read full article: Big Spring Mill, Inc. closes its doors after 172 years of businessBig Spring Mill, Inc., widely known for its seasoned flour, will close its doors for the last time in August, Bob Long with Big Spring Mill, Inc. said.
Eastern Montgomery Mustangs ready for Class 1 girls soccer state tournament
Read full article: Eastern Montgomery Mustangs ready for Class 1 girls soccer state tournamentIn the history of Eastern Montgomery High School, there’s only been one VHSL State Championship team. That title belongs to girls soccer, who hoisted the Class 1 trophy in 2021, on a hot June afternoon in West Point, Virginia.
Trial date set for Montgomery County man charged in connection to U.S. Capitol riots
Read full article: Trial date set for Montgomery County man charged in connection to U.S. Capitol riotsAn Elliston man accused of participating in the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol will be on trial later this year.
Man at center of police chase up I-81 has 6 counts of attempted aggravated murder of a police officer filed against him
Read full article: Man at center of police chase up I-81 has 6 counts of attempted aggravated murder of a police officer filed against himThe 39-year-old Salem man authorities say led them on a chase from Christiansburg to Salem will soon face nine total charges.
Elliston man pleads not guilty to charges in connection to U.S. Capitol riots
Read full article: Elliston man pleads not guilty to charges in connection to U.S. Capitol riotsAn Elliston man made an appearance in court after being indicted on six federal charges stemming from the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Riots.
Bio’s Pizza and Subs goes up in smoke by Ironto truck stop
Read full article: Bio’s Pizza and Subs goes up in smoke by Ironto truck stopCrews on the scene of a fire that happened at an Ironto truck stopELLISTON, Va. – A pizza shop at an Ironto truck stop goes up in smoke Friday morning. Bio’s Pizza and Subs owner tells us at 11 a.m., he went to turn on the gas oven to open his business, but then the kitchen went up in flames. Several fire crews put out the fire in the two-story building off of exit 128 on I-81. The pizza owner tells us he was the only person in the shop and made it out with no injuries.
Authorities searching for missing 17-year-old Montgomery County girl
Read full article: Authorities searching for missing 17-year-old Montgomery County girlMONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to find a girl last seen Tuesday night. Lani Alyssa Welch was last seen by her family at about 11 p.m. in the Roanoke Road area of Elliston. She is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs about 135 pounds. Her hair is currently dyed blue and she has green eyes. Anyone with information about where she might be is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 540-382-4343 or 540-382-6915.
Opponents of Mountain Valley Pipeline protest injunction regarding tree sitters
Read full article: Opponents of Mountain Valley Pipeline protest injunction regarding tree sittersELLISTON, Va – It’s been more than two years since the tree sitters on Yellow Finch Lane in Montgomery County took post opposing the efforts to build the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The proposed pipeline is set to cut through the land where the tree sitters are located. According to Appalachians Against Pipelines, an injunction was filed in Montgomery County calling for the tree sitters to vacate by Monday. A tree sitter against the Mountain Valley Pipeline on Yellow Finch Lane in Montgomery County. Most opponents of the pipeline worry about the long-term impacts on the environment and the safety of those who live near the site.
Firefighters drive through creek to get to house fire in Montgomery County
Read full article: Firefighters drive through creek to get to house fire in Montgomery CountyELLISTON, Va. An early morning house fire proved challenging for local firefighters on Thursday. Pictures from the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department show a house just outside of Elliston in Montgomery County fully engulfed. Multiple fire departments from Montgomery County as well as Roanoke County firefighters responded. The bridge on the road leading to the house is out, so firefighters had to drive through a creek to get there. We have some very similar areas in Roanoke County, so this is nothing really new to us when things like this happen, Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department Community Outreach Coordinator Brian Clingenpeel said.
Backpacking with Brooke: Falls Ridge Preserve
Read full article: Backpacking with Brooke: Falls Ridge PreserveELLISTON, Va. – Falls Ridge Preserve just outside of Blacksburg has a nice one mile or three mile loop option to get out in nature. You’ll navigate to Falls Ridge Preserve and park in the gravel lot. We headed up a big set of stairs with the sound of the falls in the back. You’ll continue down the trail for a few meters, and come to another bend. Head down the set of stairs we passed earlier, and you’ll be at the bottom of the falls.
'Raging Granny' locked to equipment at Mountain Valley Pipeline construction site
Read full article: 'Raging Granny' locked to equipment at Mountain Valley Pipeline construction siteELLISTON, Va. - A "raging granny" has locked herself to equipment at a Mountain Valley Pipeline construction site in Montgomery County. According to Appalachians Against Pipelines, the self-identified "raging granny," 75-year-old Duff Benjamin, is attached to equipment under a banner reading "PIPELINES BLOW" on Cove Hollow Road near the tree sits outside Elliston. Courtesy of Appalachians Against PipelinesThe activist group says Benjamin has shut down construction at the site. Below is a statement from Benjamin, sent out by the protest group:"The problem with pipelines is they always leak. Because I see human kind as one huge family, and I am a member, I cannot sit back and watch this happen silently.
Mountain Valley Pipeline protester arrested in Montgomery County
Read full article: Mountain Valley Pipeline protester arrested in Montgomery CountyELLISTON, Va. - UPDATEA man is charged after state police say he assaulted a Mountain Valley Pipeline worker. Jamie Hale was arrested during a pipeline protest Monday morning. "What we are doing is representing thousands of Virginia citizens who believe this Mountain Valley Pipeline is a crime against the planet, a crime against our grandchildren," Allan said. UPDATEA Mountain Valley Pipeline protester was arrested Monday morning. ORIGINAL STORYA group of Mountain Valley Pipeline protesters is blocking a road in Montgomery County.
Man arrested after blocked pipeline progression in Montgomery County
Read full article: Man arrested after blocked pipeline progression in Montgomery CountyELLISTON, Va. - Pipeline fighter Phillip Flagg was arrested after he locked himself in the path of the Mountain Valley Pipeline near Elliston Saturday. Around 5:30 Saturday evening, he was taken out from his blockade and arrested. Mountain Valley Pipeline has been clearing and grading this section of the pipeline path in preparation to ay the pipe. Flagg stopped pipeline work at the site for seven hours, preventing the company's progression. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Construction company improving road to help Elliston family
Read full article: Construction company improving road to help Elliston familyELLISTON, Va. - "I was completely blown away by it," Dwight Reed said about work being done on the road leading up to his house. Reed was completely blown away when he found out Adams Construction was going to put 30 loads of milling down on the road. "Initially, we were under the impression that it would be five or six loads," Dwight Reed said. "We've had issue after issue getting the nursing that Abrianna needs," Dwight Reed said. "I think Adams is really about taking care of one another, taking care of their communities that we are a part of," Holguin said.