Claypool Hill News

A view across the Levisa River from what used to be downtown Grundy, Va., shows construction on the site where the town will be relocated as a flood-proofing measure.

TAZEWELL, Va. - Drug related crimes are once again on the rise in Virginia, according to a new crime data report.

Tazewell County sheriff's deputies are searching for the man who robbed a fast food manager Monday night.

“This is not a statistic that you would include in your economic development prospectus”

The need for speed - online speed, that is - is increasing. And, regrettably, we are located squarely between two large markets that ranked among the least wired in the country, according to a recent broadband ... via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Posted Monday, April 14, 2008 ; 02:13 PM Updated Monday, April 14, 2008 ; 03:03 PM Police identify the victim. via WVNS-TV Ghent

Scandinavia moves into the spotlight at this year's "Festival of the Arts" at Southwest Virginia Community College. via Http

“Two years ago it filled up my basement”

Heavy rain created flash flood conditions and power outages in both Virginias Tuesday as a storm front swept across the region. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

“We've got twice as many inmates as Wise County.”

TAZEWELL, Va. - Tazewell County officials are questioning why they are leading Southwest Virginia when it comes to crime and the number of inmates incarcerated in the regional jail system. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

“She got out of the vehicle, and the evidence in the preliminary hearing indicated that she walked away down (U.S. Route) 460, and he pulled up beside her and attempted to forcefully put her in the car”

TAZEWELL, Va. - Four people have been indicted by the Tazewell County grand jury on attempted murder charges, Commonwealth Attorney Dennis Lee said Wednesday. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

“Plus the enterprise zone at Claypool Hill would be extended into Richlands. This is a part of our economic development plan not only for the Bluestone, but also for the western end of the county.”

The potential for new business development in Tazewell County is growing - literally - with the expansion of its two existing enterprise zones. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

“As far as I know, all of Richlands is in it”

TAZEWELL, Va. - In hopes of stimulating new job creation and growth, Tazewell County is expanding the borders of its two existing enterprise zones. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

“I don't think people realize how much I love this area and the people of this area. I never want to take the people for granted. You need to make yourself accessible. That is what you are elected for.”

TAZEWELL, Va. - Two incumbents, and a political newcomer, were elected Tuesday to the Tazewell County Board of Super-visors. Republi-can Seth White defeated incumbent Democrat Earl Griffith for the ... via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

TAZEWELL, Va. - Suspects in the attempted murder of a Tazewell County sheriff's deputy were arraigned one-by-one Tuesday in Tazewell General District Court. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

“It is a proven fact that the bullet-proof vest is worth wearing. It is our policy at the sheriff's department to wear them at all times”

A major manhunt was launched Friday morning after two Tazewell County robberies and the attempted murder of a Tazewell County Sheriff's deputy. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

A local police officer was injured Friday while responding to an emergency call. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Two individuals are being sought for questioning in connection with the early morning shooting of a Tazewell County deputy sheriff following the armed robberies of two convenience stores. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

A pair of early morning robberies and the shooting of a deputy sheriff have police across southwest Virginia looking for a white Mitsubishi SUV with Virignia handicapped tag, 16470. via News Channel 11

“The only thing an adult has over a teenager is more driving experience”

TAZEWELL, Va. - Although the number of citations issued since a new teen cell phone law took effect have been minimal, the problem of distracted teens driving while talking on cell phones remains a concern for ... via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

“The only thing an adult has over a teenager is more driving experience”

Many, if not most, of us have been guilty of driving distracted at one time or another. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph