Man pleads guilty to racketeering in relation to RICO Act indictments
A Floyd judge accepted a guilty plea to a single racketeering charge Tuesday from Jose Jorge Sanchez, 41, of Roanoke. Judge Gerald Mabe then found Sanchez guilty.
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Town budget for FY26-27 exceeds $1 million
“We expect the Council to be careful and spend our money wisely.” Whitaker said a few concerning areas of the budget were Tourism and Revenue, real estate taxes, trash pick up, the Public Service Authority, and donations.
Gather opens with limited menu this weekend; Grand Opening set
Owners of Gather and Big Indian Bakery, Adrienne Davis and Earl White said that they are "starting to feel really good about" opening Gather to the public. White said he just wants to hit the ground, "well, you know, sprinting."
Tuggle's Gap relaunches restaurant with old and new favorites
“Our hope is to preserve what people have always loved about Tuggle’s Gap while creating new memories for today's families."
Sheriff Craig: Flock cameras 'are out' at end of contract
The Flock cameras have recently been a topic of discussion throughout the country and Southwest Virginia because of their Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) capabilities, which citizens say result in constant surveillance and tracking.
12U Lady Buffs take runner-up, claim Tournament Sportsmanship Award
Community members bring Flock concerns to Board of Supervisors
Speakers at the meeting expressed their opposition to being constantly surveilled and tracked via the Flock cameras throughout the county.