Willis News

Members of a national group against sex abuse came to Stafford yesterday to show support for a county man who was sexually abused as a teenager by a minister.

Saturday, June 21st starting at 1:00pm. The Willis Fire Station will host an Antique Tractor Show.

WILLIS, Va. - Virginia State Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man killed while another man was shooting one of his cows.

State Police are investigating a shooting from overnight in Floyd County. The Floyd Co.

“I grew up in a health care environment, learning about hospitals and medicine”

HCA has named an executive from one of its hospitals in western Virginia to lead the new Spotsylvania hospital. via Fredericksburg.com

“We feel these two bring a wealth of experience and skills to the City and gives us an excellent opportunity to get the school off to a great start.”

Read the news release below from Galax: The City of Galax is pleased to announce that it has named Christina Shackelford as Director of the Chestnut Creek School of the Arts and Penny Moseley as Associate ... via WSLS

“We feel these two bring a wealth of experience and skills to the city and gives us an excellent opportunity to get the school off to a great start.”

Gazette Web site adds Reader Forum, new features Police identify shooting victims Police have identified the two bodies found on a logging road in Baywood. via Galax Gazette

There is a slight chance of showers today as voters in the 1st District decide on a new member of the U.S. House of Representatives. via The Free Lance-Star

“You cannot take his rights away from him like that”

A Brooke Point High School junior says an assistant principal recently told him not to wear his rosary to school because it is a symbol of the notorious MS-13 gang. via The Free Lance-Star

The American Civil Liberties Union is pressing registrars across Virginia for voter identification information used on Election Day. via WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

“If this is the largest church service you've ever been in, raise your hand”

Christine Lindahl signs 'How Great Thou Art' during Spotswood Baptist Church's celebration service at the Fredericksburg Expo Center. via The Free Lance-Star

“Certainly our turnouts are going to be higher in our municipalities with candidates on the ballot”

Tom Joyce Staff Reporter Whether or not voters encounter long lines at their polling places today will be determined by where they live, area elections officials said Monday. via Mt. Airy News

“I would be in a store or restaurant, and I'd just ask, 'By the way, have you heard of anything strange going on lately?' ”

The Ghost Tour meets at the Black Water Loft in Floyd on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Jeanna Duerscherl The Roanoke Times Want to go? When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday Tickets: $6 For more info: 745-7433 or ... via Roanoke Times