Austinville News

David Coleman lives by Phil. 4:13 which says, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." The Piney area resident attributes the verse of Scripture to his remarkable recovery from a debilitating stroke he suffered in January 1997 at the age of 41.

For the fifth time in 2009, the Carroll County Public Service Authority has been awarded federal economic stimulus funds for a public water and/or wastewater system.

Turkey Supper at the Woodlawn Church of God from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Menu includes turkey with dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes, slaw, dessert and drinks.

Federal stimulus funds will allow Decatur to complete replacement of elementary school windows.

A competitive bid environment brought Carroll County's water distribution effort in about $1.3 million less than budget, according to Public Service Authority information.

While Bryson Stoots isn't walking yet, the 17-month-old Austinville resident will be on hand for Saturday's 2009 March for Babies in Withers Park.

A Barren Springs man was arrested this week in a multi-state roundup of Pagan Motorcycle Club members accused of criminal activity.

A series of alleged scams against several local businesses is being investigated by the Wytheville Police Department.

HILLSVILLE a * Carroll County's ambitious water distribution project has one more step to complete before construction can begin.

A man wanted in connection to an armed robbery in Wythe County turned himself in to police.

Update: Monday, July 20; 10:50 a.m. Police say the suspect is 48-year-old Lindsey Bowman of Mount Airy, NC.

Authorities in Wythe County are reporting an early morning convenience store robbery.

Two Carroll County men facing several misdemeanor charges - each under Virginia's new "puppy mill" laws passed last year - told a judge they are out of the commercial dog breeding business.

Carroll County PSA Chairman Sam Dickson uses a map to show the progress the county has made in adding water and sewer services throughout Carroll over the past two years.

A suspended Pulaski Police Department officer was released from custody on bond over the weekend, only to end up back in jail Monday on new charges in Carroll County.

A Pulaski Police Department officer has been suspended from duty after being arrested on drug charges in Wythe County Thursday.

Big bucks from the economic stimulus are going to Carroll County. A news release from 9th District Congressman Rick Boucher says $7 million will help Hillsville and Carroll County improve water and wastewater systems.

Nearly half of Virginia's initial wave of federal stimulus funds from the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Development agency will go to Carroll County.