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Giles County 18-year-old facing child pornography charge
Read full article: Giles County 18-year-old facing child pornography chargeAn 18-year-old from Pearisburg is facing a child pornography charge after allegedly posting a pornographic video of a minor on social media, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.
Community mourns 14-year-old boy killed in shooting during candlelight vigil
Read full article: Community mourns 14-year-old boy killed in shooting during candlelight vigilA juvenile is facing charges in connection to the shooting death of 14-year-old Lee Fain. A month after his tragic death, hearts are heavy in Giles County as a candlelight vigil was held in his honor.
UPDATE: Giles Co. crews name woman who was found dead after falling 100 feet within cave
Read full article: UPDATE: Giles Co. crews name woman who was found dead after falling 100 feet within caveThe Giles County Sheriff’s Office is releasing more information about a woman who authorities said was found dead after falling about 100 feet within a cave in the Staffordsvile Community outside of Pearisburg on Friday.
Sheriff Morgan Millirons achieves historic first in Giles County
Read full article: Sheriff Morgan Millirons achieves historic first in Giles CountyA historic moment in the New River Valley, as Giles County Sheriff Morgan Millirons was sworn in for the fifth consecutive time as the sheriff of Giles County Wednesday.Millirons is the first sheriff in the history of the county to serve five consecutive terms.
Two charged after authorities seize narcotics, guns, explosives, stolen property in Giles County
Read full article: Two charged after authorities seize narcotics, guns, explosives, stolen property in Giles CountyA Pembroke man and Pearisburg woman were arrested after authorities seized narcotics, guns, and other items from a Giles County residence on Tuesday, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.
‘We must rebuild’: Pearisburg restaurant releases statement after tragic fire
Read full article: ‘We must rebuild’: Pearisburg restaurant releases statement after tragic fireFriends and Family Restaurant took to Facebook Wednesday night to express their appreciation for the ample support they’ve received after their building was tragically lost in a fire. The statement concluded with a hopeful look to the future, revealing plans for rebuilding and stating the restaurant’s intentions on remaining a community staple for years to come.
Overnight fire destroys Pearisburg restaurant, employees say
Read full article: Overnight fire destroys Pearisburg restaurant, employees sayFriends and Family Restaurant in Pearisburg was destroyed after a fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to a post on the restaurant Facebook page.
New Pearisburg book store becomes first of its kind in Giles County
Read full article: New Pearisburg book store becomes first of its kind in Giles CountyFolklore Books and More opened in May on Main Street in Pearisburg and is the only dedicated bookstore in Giles County. Santana Blevins said she and her husband have a passion for reading and wanted to share that with the community.
Giles County man set to bike across America to raise awareness for prostate cancer
Read full article: Giles County man set to bike across America to raise awareness for prostate cancerAfter battling and recovering from prostate cancer, one Giles County man is taking his story on the road as he bikes across the country to raise money and awareness about the disease.
Parents speak out about alleged insensitive comments made by Giles County teachers
Read full article: Parents speak out about alleged insensitive comments made by Giles County teachersParents in Giles County are speaking out after teachers at Macy McClaugherty Elementary School allegedly sent insensitive messages about their students.
Snow, ice to cause slippery roads, scattered power outages Wednesday
Read full article: Snow, ice to cause slippery roads, scattered power outages WednesdayFutureTracker - 2 p.m. WednesdayThe backside of our system moves through later on, producing another mix of snow, freezing rain, sleet and rain. This may be your best chance of light snow accumulation in parts of the New River Valley. We still think the bulk of snow accumulation will be farther north. Snow accumulation forecast for Wednesday, 12/16/2020Ice is still a concern for a large part of the area, given the fact that there’s a layer of above-freezing air just a few thousand feet up. Higher totals will be possible in parts of the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley and near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
‘Respect the process’: Giles County school board chair explains virtual learning decision
Read full article: ‘Respect the process’: Giles County school board chair explains virtual learning decisionPEARISBURG, Va. – Giles County school board chair Stevie Steele admits moving the district back to virtual learning because of COVID-19 was a difficult decision, but he believes it was the right decision. “You can’t keep the kids and teachers in the building 24/7,” Steele said. We can’t do that in the real world.”The school district restarted remote learning this week, and will continue to do so until at least January 6. The school board met in a work session Thursday to discuss investing in upgrades to roofs and heating systems at the county’s schools. Steele said that will likely become a multi-year, multi-million dollar project, which he knows may anger some of Giles County’s teachers.
Pearisburg police: Husband, wife dead after murder-suicide
Read full article: Pearisburg police: Husband, wife dead after murder-suicidePEARISBURG, Va. – Police in Pearisburg are investigating a murder-suicide that left a married couple dead. Investigators said they got a 911 call just after 8 a.m. on Tuesday from a family member who went to check on the couple. When they arrived at the home on the 300 block of Orchard Drive, they found both the husband and wife dead. Pearisburg Police Chief Jackie Martin said the victims are a married couple in their 60s. They also said they did not expect this tragedy to happen because the couple seemed quiet and friendly.
Police investigating after couple found shot dead in their Pearisburg home
Read full article: Police investigating after couple found shot dead in their Pearisburg homePEARISBURG, Va. Authorities are investigating after a married couple in their 60s was found shot to death in their Pearisburg home on Tuesday. A family member went to do a welfare check around 8 a.m. and called police, according to Jackie Martin, chief of the Pearisburg Police Department. Police say the two were found dead once officers arrived, both with a single gunshot wound. Police say the bodies have been sent to the medical examiners office.
TASTY TUESDAY: The Pit Stop in Pearisburg a “product of the pandemic”
Read full article: TASTY TUESDAY: The Pit Stop in Pearisburg a “product of the pandemic”PEARISBURG, Va. – “I know a lot of negative can come out of the pandemic, but a lot of positive can come out of it too,” says Sabrina Holmes. Holmes is the owner of a day-old restaurant in Pearisburg called, ‘ The Pit Stop .' The Pit Stop, appropriately named, has everything from biscuits to breakfast wraps to sandwiches that you can take on the road. We got a sneak-peek of the meaty breakfast wrap, the Reuben and the Pit Stop Club. Whether you’re stopping by or asking for it to be delivered to your door, The Pit Stop is ready to start bringing life back to a community that’s given them so much.
Outpouring of donations to help an officer’s cause prompts police to help others
Read full article: Outpouring of donations to help an officer’s cause prompts police to help othersGILES COUNTY, Va. – An officer’s goodwill to help a family in need has sparked an outpouring of support across the New River Valley, especially in Giles County. Danny Ratcliffe, of the Pearisburg Police Department, to raise money and donations for a family in need. Ratcliffe took to Facebook asking for the community’s help after he responded to a call where he met a single mom and her six children. Ratcliffe told 10 News he collected more than $1,000 in two days from generous community members, plus gift cards and $500 worth of groceries. The response has been so great, the Pearisburg Police Department posted on its Facebook page and is now looking for more families it can help this holiday.