1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO
as heard on 1270AM from News Director Richard Rogers

Downtown Farmer's Market and Amphitheater Nearing Completion.mp3

Local DMV Office Unaffected by Computer Issues of State.mp3

Local Swap Meet Seeks to Capitalize on Holiday Traffic .mp3

Patrick County's Unemployment Rate Stable in July.mp3

Patrick Woman Charged with Delivering Contraband to Prisoner.mp3

PHCC Ranked in Nation's Top 50 Community Colleges.mp3

State Police Step Up Labor Day Weekend Visibility.mp3

1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO
as heard on 1270AM from News Director Richard Rogers

Results Stuart Scrambles to Try to Fill over 100 New Jobs.mp3

Stuart Church to Relocate to Vacant Supermarket Building.mp3

Blue Ridge Regional Library Has New Director.mp3

Town Manager Updates Revitalization Project Uptown.mp3

1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO
as heard on 1270AM from News Director Richard Rogers

Results Stuart Job Fair Fails to Attract Expected Turnout Part 1.mp3

Results Stuart Job Fair Fails to Attract Expected Turnout Part 2.mp3

Arts on Main Showcases Local Talent.mp3

Patriot Hunts Founder Appreciative of Patrick County Support for Disabled Veterans.mp3

1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO
as heard on 1270AM from News Director Richard Rogers

Results Stuart Job Fair Today.mp3

Soldiers for the Cross Prison Ministry Takes Gospel to Inmates.mp3

Safety Rope Grateful for $4,000 Contribution from Armstrong Campaign.mp3

Merchants Join in Promoting PCHS Cougar Pride.mp3

Henry County Sheriff's Department
Update - Death Investigation

The identity of the 17 year old male in this case is Austin Curtis Rakes, Boxwood Lane, Bassett, VA. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating this case and requests anyone with information regarding this investigation to please come forward.

Henry County Sheriff's Department
Update - Homicide Investigation

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is now releasing the name of the victim in this investigation, his name is Kenneth Wayne Booth, 51 year old male, of 1434 South Avenue, Eden, NC.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce that Mark Anthony Vernon was arrested without incident at approx. 10:50 am today off of Old Leaksville Road in Ridgeway, VA. Vernon was arrested for the two outstanding warrants for Possession of stolen property and Possession of Ammunition by a convicted felon. The arrest came as a result of a Crimestoppers tip. We appreciate all of the help that the public has given in this investigation and we ask that the public continue to provide us with information. The homicide investigation is continuing.

1270AM WHEO LOCAL NEWS AUDIO
as heard on 1270AM from News Director Richard Rogers

New Client Prompts Results Stuart Workforce Expansion.mp3

Arts on Main Holds Grand Opening.mp3

Del. Armstrong Donates $4,000 to SafetyRope to Aid Struggling Utility Customers.mp3

Woolwine Elementary School Named Title I Distinguished School Again.mp3

 "Corn Acoustics!" Corn Maze Chosen as Site for Kids in Parks – Track Trails
For the last five years, Sammy and Sue Shelor of Mountain Meadow Farms have created a musically themed corn maze to celebrate the musical heritage of the Appalachian Mountains. This year, Mountain Meadow Farms decided to celebrate another Blue Ridge Mountain icon – the Blue Ridge Parkway. In honor of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary, the design of this year’s corn maze is the logo for the Parkway’s 75th Anniversary.
The maze’s design is not the only thing new for 2010. This year, the Shelor’s have partnered with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s Kids in Parks program to create an educational scavenger hunt through the maze. The corn maze, with its attractiveness to kids and families, interactive educational opportunity and proximity to the Parkway is a perfect fit for the Kids in Parks program.

Kids in Parks is an initiative of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Working together with partners on and in communities along the Parkway, the Kids in Parks program is trying to increase the physical activity of children and their families, improve their nutritional choices and connect kids to the Blue Ridge Parkway

As a seasonal TRACK Trail, the corn maze will be outfitted with a self-guided brochure that kids and families can use to learn about corn while in the maze. As visitors roam the maze, they will find informational signs that correspond with questions in the brochure. After they complete the trail, visitors can register their adventure on the web site, www.kidsinparks.com, to earn a small prize designed to make their next nature adventure more meaningful. “We are so excited to be able to partner with Mountain Meadow Farms for this seasonal TRACK Trail. The Shelor’s have created a wonderful family adventure and learning opportunity, not only for the community but also for Parkway visitors” said Carolyn Ward, President of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.

Sammy and Sue Shelor, with their farm just seconds from the Blue Ridge Parkway, uphold the traditions of the Blue Ridge. The Patrick County, Virginia, couple owns and operates Mountain Meadow Farm and Craft Market. Sammy, an award-winning bluegrass banjo player, grew up on the farm, and eventually inherited it from his grandfather. Sue, an artist, found herself inspired by the artisans of the Blue Ridge. The "Corn Acoustics!" Corn Maze is just one of the projects, along with their market, market garden, and festivals, incorporates the Shelor’s passions for mountain music, art and agriculture.

If you plan to attend upcoming Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary Festival events, September 10 -12 at Cumberland Knob Recreation Area and the Blue Ridge Music Center, stop by Meadows of Dan and check out the corn maze. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends from September 4th to October 31st. Admission is $5.00 per person and children 5 and under explore for free. Visit kidsinparks.com or mountainmeadowcrafts.com, BRPFoundation.org or blueridgeparkway75.org for more information.

PATRICK COUNTY

* ROUTE 8 PAVING – Weather permitting, work to pave Route 8 between Route 58 Business and Route 103 in Stuart is underway. Work will be performed daily starting at 9 a.m. Traffic will be controlled with flaggers and pilot vehicles. Paving is expected to take several weeks to complete. Paving on the section of Route 8 between Hardee’s and Route 103 will be completed first. Motorists should use caution and expect delays.

* ROUTE 8 CONNECTOR / RYE COVE STREET CLOSURE – As part of the Route 8 connector construction, a section of Rye Cove Street will be reconfigured and will no longer be a through road. Rye Cove Street (T-1006) between Buena Vista Avenue and Rucker Street in Stuart is permanently closed to through traffic.

* LINE PAINTING – Crews will paint lines on Route 57 and on a road in Fairystone State Park. Mobile lane closures may be in place during daylight hours on weekdays. Watch for slow moving traffic.

* PAVEMENT PATCHING– Flaggers may be controlling traffic during daylight hours due to pothole patching on various secondary roads throughout Patrick County. Drivers should expect possible short-term delays.

* MOWING (VARIOUS ROUTES) – Motorists should watch for workers along major roads throughout Patrick County due to mowing. Work may cause daytime shoulder and possible lane closures on sections of Route 57, Route 58 and Route 103.

* MOWING – Motorists should watch for workers along secondary roads throughout Patrick County due to mowing. Flaggers may direct traffic at times.

Henry County Homicide Investigation

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide which occurred at 143 Meeks Road on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at approx. 8:00pm. The victim is a 51 year old male from Eden, NC. (Victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin) The victim had been reported as being unresponsive and lying next to the driveway at 143 Meeks Road. When the first officer and EMS personnel arrived they discovered that there had been a shooting incident and the subject on Meeks Road was a homicide victim.
As a result of a search warrant executed for 143 Meeks Road arrest warrants have been issued for Mark Anthony Vernon, of the same address. Mark A. Vernon is a 45 year old male and is wanted in reference to possession of stolen property and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. Mark A. Vernon may be staying in the Ridgeway, VA or Eden, NC area. He may also be driving a faded black or Dark gray full-size pickup; a white Toyota pickup or a black Honda Accord (no further description available for these vehicles at this time).

Henry County Death Investigation

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 17 year old male that occurred on Saturday, August 28, 2010. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a call at approx. 12:49pm on August 28, 2010 on Daniels Creek Road, in the Collinsville area. The Fieldale-Collinsville Rescue Squad responded to the scene and the victim was airlifted to Baptist Hospital, from Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is treating this investigation as a suspicious death.
This incident is under investigation and authorities are seeking any information about this incident. Anyone who may have information is requested to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751.
The Crimestoppers Program offers reward money up to $1000.00 for information related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information provided determine the amount of reward paid.
Call Crimestoppers - 63-CRIME (632-7463).