1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO

Patrick County's Population Has Grown Since 2010 Census.mp3

Stuart Man Accused of Crimes Against 2 Businesses.mp3

Unemployment in Patrick County Increased in December.mp3

Oliver to Speak on Evolution at Homestead.mp3

1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO

Patrick County Social Services Dep't Among Tops in State.mp3

Mild Winter Has Kept Kids in School.mp3

Wind Turbine Issue Comes to Floyd County.mp3

Chamber Banquet Features Distinguished Speaker.mp3

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Openness of Board Meetings Debated.mp3

Patrick Schools Observe Digital Learning Day.mp3

Stuart Man Charged with Assaulting Officer and Other Offenses.mp3

Stuart Verizon Store Closes.mp3

Church Ministers by Serving Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches.mp3

Mild Winter Increases Wildfire Risk as Spring Fire Season Approaches.mp3

Online Business Workshop Scheduled.mp3

State Tax Forms No Longer Mailed Automatically.mp3

Major Announcement concerning CPL J. B. Kerns from Ararat, VA

Announcement Date: February 9, 2012
Location: Martinsville, VA Speedway, Main Entrance
Time: 10:30A. M.

Guests to include: Gary Sinise, Actor and Star of CSI-NY TV Show and hosted by Clay Campbell, owner of the race track.

The Patriot Guard will escort CPL “Josh” J. B. Kerns, age 21, from Ararat, VA (Patrick County) to the Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, VA for a major announcement at 10:30am, February 9, 2012.

CPL Kerns was injured in military action in Afghanistan, and lost both legs and one arm. He is a Marine and a 2008 graduate of Patrick County High School.
Cpl. Josh Kerns was wounded by an improvised explosive device on April 7, 2011 while on duty in Afghanistan.

Gary Sinise is a noted actor from the television show, CSI-NY. He will also be remembered for his role as Lt. Dan, in the movie, Forrest Gump in which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

The media and public are invited to attend.

1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO

Tobacco Settlement Payments Provide Significant Economic Boost.mp3

VHSL Meeting to Consider Realignment .mp3

Poindexter Rate Regulatory Bill Dies in Committee.mp3

Whooping Cough on the Rise Again.mp3

PATRICK COUNTY ANIMAL POUND LIST:

1) Australian Cattle dog mix-brown white-male-around 8 months old-Found on The Hollow in Ararat
2) Pitbull/ Lab. mix-male- chocolate-Found on Dobyns Rd
3) Hound mix-female-black tan-Found on Windy Hill Ln in Ararat
4) Hound mix-male-black brown-Found on Hatchers Chapel Rd
5) English/Pit Bulldog mix-male-tan white-has a collar on- Found in Penn Store Rd area
6, 7, 8) 3 pups-1 blue merle 1 red merle 1 tan-Found on Old Orchard Loop

Remember to call the pound if you are missing or would like to adopt a furry friend.

276-694-6259

1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO

School Officials Eye State Legislature.mp3

PAWS Will Pay to Spay.mp3

Patrick County Woman to Head Governor's PAC.mp3

Boy Scouting Thriving in Patrick County.mp3

Damage Estimated at $1 Million in Brosville Fire Dept. Blaze.mp3

Del. Poindexter's Weekly General Assembly Report.mp3

PATRICK COUNTY

        * DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE AND SHOULDER WORK – Flaggers may control traffic at times or lanes may be closed during daylight hours on weekdays due work to clean out ditches, repair drainage or work on shoulders on various secondary or primary roads.

         * UNPAVED ROAD MAINTENANCE– Crews will be working on various secondary non-hard surface roads grading and replacing stone with periodic lane closures during daylight hours on weekdays.  Watch for flaggers controlling traffic throughout Patrick County.

        * MOWING AND BRUSH CUTTING – Weather permitting, crews will be mowing and cutting brush along various roads throughout Henry County during daylight hours on weekdays.  Mobile lane closures may be in place at times on various primary and secondary roads.

1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO

Fire Destroys Patrick Springs Garage.mp3

County and School Liaison Group Holds Cordial Meeting.mp3

Public Comments Heard by Board.mp3

150 Jobs in Henry County Stalled.mp3

Sunday Hunting Bill Passes Senate.mp3

Worst of Flu Season Still Ahead.mp3

1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO

Unpaid Local School Construction Contractor Speaks Out on Non-payment.mp3

Church Holds Blood Drive for Young Leukemia Patient.mp3

Philpott Lake Marina Approved.mp3

1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO

Patrick County's Child Poverty Rate Climbs to Over 28 Percent.mp3

Penny House Accommodates Burned Out Family.mp3

Ameresco Issues Statement on School Construction Project.mp3

School Division Takes It to the Community.mp3

Relocation of Recycling Center Prompts Zoning Debate.mp3

Blue Ridge Regional Airport Embarks Upon Expansion.mp3

Stuart Man Arrested on Multiple Charges.mp3

1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO

Family of 5 Loses Belongings in House Fire.mp3

2,800 Raised to Benefit Meadows of Dan Couple.mp3

Blood Drive Will Benefit Leukemia Patient.mp3

Audit Indicates the County Is Sound Financially.mp3

Recycling Business Confirms Plans to Move to South Mayo Drive.mp3

News from God's Pit Crew in Danville

Due to a deadly outbreak of tornados this morning in Alabama, God's Pit Crew will be leaving with a crew on Tuesday morning heading to Clay, Alabama. We will be staging at Northpark Baptist Church in Trussville, AL where we will access the damage and begin distribution of product and send teams into the devastated areas. If anyone would like to contribute to this effort log on to our website at www.godspitcrew.org  or call our office at 434-836-4472.

1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO

County Supervisors Meet Tonight.mp3

Harmon Benefit Draws Large Crowd.mp3

PCHS Senior Nominated to U.S. Naval Academy by Congressman.mp3

School Officials Will Hold Meet and Greet Tonight.mp3

Wood Inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame.mp3

Congratulations to Meadows of Dan Elementary-Get Active Get Fit School Challenge Winner

Whitney R. Wilson, Promotions Manager at Radio Disney, in Richmond, Virginia has announced that Meadows of Dan Elementary School has been selected as one of the 2011 Get Active Get Fit School Challenge winners. Wilson, Production manager states “With all your hard work and extra activity you did we are proud to say that you were in the top 20 in participation that earned you a Radio Disney Dance Party at your school. Get ready to dance!!! We are looking forward to visiting you all on February 29, 2012 and we would like to say congratulations again, and remember to stay active and stay fit. “The school will also receive $500.00 worth of gym equipment for being a winner.

School officials wish to send congratulations to all students and staff for participation and hard work. The Get Active, Get Fit School Challenge is sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Radio Disney who partnered to bring the Get Active, Get Fit School Challenge to schools throughout Virginia. MODE completed the challenge by beginning on October 3, 2011 in making sure all students were “getting active and getting fit" for at least 20 minutes every day for a minimum of 40 of the 55 days (October 3 – November 26, 2011). "Getting active and getting fit" means doing anything that's active - whether at home or at school - like playing soccer, dancing, walking the dog, jumping rope... the possibilities for fun activities are endless! MODE hopes that all students, staff and parents will continue to participate daily in “active and fit” activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
 

PATRICK COUNTY

        * DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE AND SHOULDER WORK – Flaggers may control traffic at times or lanes may be closed during daylight hours on weekdays due work to clean out ditches, repair drainage or work on shoulders on various secondary or primary roads.

         * UNPAVED ROAD MAINTENANCE– Crews will be working on various secondary non-hard surface roads grading and replacing stone with periodic lane closures during daylight hours on weekdays.  Watch for flaggers controlling traffic throughout Patrick County.

        * MOWING AND BRUSH CUTTING – Weather permitting, crews will be mowing and cutting brush along various roads throughout Henry County during daylight hours on weekdays.  Mobile lane closures may be in place at times on various primary and secondary roads.

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