A Patrick County High School teacher has been arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a minor, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Virginia State Police announced Tuesday that it was investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a 53-year-old woman in Patrick County.

A Claudville man wanted on multiple drug charges has been arrested following a police chase, the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office reported.

A Stuart man was arrested July 1 following the largest methamphetamine seizure ever recorded in Patrick County, Patrick County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Dan Smith announced.

Plenty of areas in Central and Southwest Virginia will be holding celebrations on July 4th this year!

With Juneteenth celebrations taking place across the country, a special celebration was held in Patrick County Thursday night.

The historic Mabry Mill is finally getting a much-needed facelift after sitting in disrepair for months.

Descendants of enslaved honor legacy, educate, and connect generations through upcoming Juneteenth celebration.

A man was arrested on ten charges of Attempting to Possess Bestiality Materials in Patrick County on Monday, Patrick County Sheriff’s Office said.

As prom and graduation seasons approach, a Patrick County father who nearly lost his daughter in a drunk driving crash shares his family’s harrowing story.

Three people in Patrick County have been charged in connection with the attack of a 17-year-old boy, which left him with multiple facial fractures that will require surgery, according to the sheriff’s office.

Two people in Patrick County have been arrested in connection with the attack of a 17-year-old boy, which left him with multiple facial fractures that will require surgery, according to the sheriff’s office.

Three people in Patrick County have been charged in connection with the attack of a 17-year-old boy, which left him with multiple facial fractures that will require surgery, according to the sheriff’s office.

On Monday, the Patrick County Animal Shelter contacted Angels of Assisi about seven 4-month-old Anatolian Shepherd/Hound mix puppies and seven one-month-old Pit Bull/Terrier mixes, along with their 2-year-old mother, because they were at risk of euthanasia due to lack of space.

Martinsville City Public Schools surprised their Teacher of the Year with an award on Thursday morning!

A year after a devastating head-on car accident, the Worley family reflects on their daughter Lauren's miraculous recovery.

Micah's recovery journey over the past year has been challenging, involving both physical and emotional healing. Despite the trauma, he has returned to sports, contributing to his school's golf state title and playing basketball again.

Find Christmas events and parades across Southwest and Central Virginia right here.

Oscar Vidrio was sentenced to four years in prison for a December crash on Route 8 that seriously injured two teens, Lauren Worley and Micah Underwood.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly arranged to meet a 14-year-old for a sexual encounter, HCSO said.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Patrick County here.

A 42-year-old man was arrested after a vehicle pursuit on Saturday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

On Friday night, Glenvar took down Patrick County, 49-7.

31-year-old Oscar Vidrio, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in connection with a head-on crash that severely injured two teenagers in December.

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Beverly Belcher Woody has always loved history, and now she's sharing the untold history of Patrick County.

Lauren Worley was in a fight for her life six months ago after a head-on collision.

A new initiative is working to highlight the rich history of moonshine in our region.

It is what her family calls a miracle.

Lauren Worley returns home after two months ago she and her boyfriend nearly lost their lives after a suspected drunk driver hit them head-on.

After only a little more than one month in the hospital, Lauren Worley is awake and acting like her old self.

A woman was sent to the hospital after being shot in the head by her alleged boyfriend early Monday morning, according to the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office.

Nearly three weeks after a potentially deadly head-on collision on Route 8 in Patrick County, Lauren Worley's family said they are seeing miracles every day.

A man is now facing DUI charges after a crash that left two high schoolers hospitalized in Patrick County, according to Virginia State Police.

On Dec. 16, Lauren Worley and Micah Underwood’s lives flipped upside down after they were hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver off Route 8 in Patrick County.

The app Life360 has a feature designed to alert loved ones in the event of a crash.

Lauren Worley is a senior at Patrick County High School and right now she is in the fight of her life after getting in a head-on collision.

Two families in the New River Valley are leaning on their faith after a massive car accident left two high schoolers hospitalized.

A Bassett man is facing attempted murder and arson charges after an incident on Thursday, according to the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office.

Crews are still working to fully contain a wildfire in Patrick County.

Officials from Patrick County said though they received some much-needed rain, they are still going to need a few days to contain the wildfire.

As wildfires continue to rage in Patrick County, there are now road closures in place that drivers should be aware of.

A wildfire in Patrick County has burned over 800 acres of forest.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a State of Emergency as the threat of wildfires continues to grow in the Commonwealth.

The wildfire in Patrick County has burned around 1,150 acres in the Ravens Den, Tuggles Gap, and Blue Ridge Parkway area.

The Cougars held onto the win, 43-0.

Patricia Lynn Quesenberry (D), Jacob C. Frogel (I), and Wren M. Williams (R) are vying for the Virginia House of Delegates District 47 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Patrick County here.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Patrick County here.

Two men have been charged nearly a year after a gun shop in Ararat was robbed, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Woolwine picked up 10.62" of rain - the wettest day on record for the town

A Stuart man is in custody, accused of killing his own mother Wednesday.

A Stuart man is facing a first-degree murder charge after his mother was found dead on Wednesday, according to Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith and Commonwealth’s Attorney Dayna Kendrick Bobbitt.

Patrick County Public Schools includes seven schools, serving around 2,500 students.

A Patrick County Sheriff’s Deputy is being praised for his heroic actions in saving a child from drowning in a pool.

If you’re interested in finding results for the Virginia House of Delegates District 47 race, you can do so here.

Region Roundup: East Mont girls soccer, Jefferson Forest boys soccer victors in Region Championships.

One pet owner is facing a bittersweet reunion in Patrick County after finding out her dog had been shot.

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A pilot is dead after he was found with his aircraft on Tuesday.

A 56-year-old man was found dead at the scene of a crash Saturday after being reported missing in Patrick County, according to Virginia State Police.

Authorities said that Charles Martin Jr., from the Shingle Shop Road area, hasn’t been seen or heard from since Saturday, Jan. 14.

The 2022 General Election will be held on November 8. You can find results for Patrick County here.

Incumbent Morgan Griffith (R) and Taysha Devaughan (D) are vying for Virginia’s 9th congressional district the U.S. House of Representatives.

A 39-year-old woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday in Patrick County, according to Virginia State Police.

The incident happened on US-58 in the vicinity of Dan River Road

Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday in Patrick County.

A 71-year-old man lost his life after crashing on Route 40 in Patrick County on Wednesday, according to Virginia State Police.

Licensed counselors have early evidence kits on-site for DNA collection after a sexual assault.

Bring out the tents and the shades because FloydFest is here.

For too many people living in our region, access to basic and emergency care is simply out of reach.

The founder of an animal shelter needs your help after the facility caught fire early Tuesday morning.

Virginia State Police provided more details on the multi-county pursuit that ended in a deadly crash Friday afternoon.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for some counties and cities in Southside.

A 24-year-old Georgia man is in jail after trying to traffic tens of thousands of dollars of meth in Patrick County.

Most of the area stays dry Sunday morning, but some rain and snow showers will be possible closer to the NC-VA line

A man lost his life after crashing in Patrick County on Thursday, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia State Police say they are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Friday evening in Patrick County.

There are ways to support foster and adoptive families without taking a child into your home. You can donate items, time or money through local organizations.

Glenvar put on display why the Highlanders are the 1-seed in Region 2C.

The 2021 General Election will be held on November 2. You can find results for Patrick County here.

Republican Wren Williams and Democrat Bridgette Craighead are vying to for the seat in the House of Delegates.

On Wednesday, Governor Ralph Northam broke ground on a project aiming to widen 7.4 miles of Route 58 in Patrick County and create a four-lane highway between Virginia Beach and Interstate 77.

As COVID-19 cases rise across Southwest Virginia, local Fire-EMS agencies and hospitals are asking for help from the community to stop the spread.

Monday’s storms have left many people in Southside without power.

The warning expires at 1:30 a.m.

At 5:35 p.m., The National Weather Service issued a new tornado warning.

At about 2:45 p.m., The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning.

At about 2:45 p.m., The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning.

There are 84 people out on quarantine at Patrick County High School as the school enters the first few weeks of the academic year.

A Roanoke man died in a crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway near the county line between Floyd and Patrick counties on Saturday, according to the National Park Service.

On Tuesday, crews cleared up after nearly a week of music in the mountains.

A man driving an ATV died in a fatal crash in Patrick County, according to Virginia State Police.

The search for the missing 61-year-old man who was last seen at the Primland Resort has come to a tragic end.

Thousands of people are in the dark after severe weather made its way into Southwest and Central Virginia over the weekend

A man is in custody for stealing an ambulance after a pursuit over county lines Friday morning.

A woman is in the hospital after her husband shot her in their home Tuesday morning, according to the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office.

More than 46,000 scams nationwide were reported to the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker in 2020. The BBB scam tracker saw nearly 25% more reports in 2020 compared to 2019. “Locally, the (government agency) imposter scams were number one followed very close to online scams. His regret is finding out about the BBB Scam Tracker after the fact. The FTC found the gift cards scammers ask for the most are Ebay, Google Play, iTunes, Amazon and Target.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – Southwest Virginia’s largest music festival is planning its return this year, which has been made easier with Virginia’s new COVID-19 guidelines. FloydFest will come back to Patrick County between July 21 and 25, social distancing restrictions permitting. Ralph Northam announced the capacity for outdoor entertainment will soon increase to 1,000 customers, an encouraging sign for FloydFest chief operating officer Sam Calhoun. “It’ll be amazing,” Calhoun said. “We’re just waiting with cautious optimism that we can get a higher number than that and have more of a large gathering on that mountain in a safe manner.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – Get ready to jam out at one of the biggest music festivals in our region this summer. FloydFest has announced its lineup for 2021 after being canceled last year due to coronavirus restrictions. The festival will be July 21 through July 25, and The Avett Brothers, Sturgill Simpson, the Old Crow Medicine Show and the Turkuaz will be the headlining acts for the four-day event. The Avett Brothers aren’t a stranger to FlodyFest and were in FloydFest 4 during 2005. For more information visit their website.