Williams attorney sent a letter saying she was not prepared to provide any of that information. The board has not yet had a chance to discuss this as a group. But for supervisor chris tuck. That was a confusing message. Chris tuck, board of supervisors she did discuss that in an open public forum at one of the debates. So im not certain why shes not willing to discuss that with us. Tuck says in a debate during her Campaign Last year. Williams attributed the high turnover rate to a lack of ability to pay her employees well. On further investigation. Tuck says employees in other Montgomery County courts make less than employees in circuit court. Yet they have less turnover. Chris tuck, board of supervisors i have some more questions as to that turnover rate. In her letter to the board. Williams attorney states, obviously, Personnel Matters involving her current or former employees are confidential, and despite pressure from certain individuals or organizations, mrs. Williams will not dis
And im john carlin. Its the strongest tornado to ever hit appomattox county. According to the National Weather service. The ef3 tornado. Continued for 13 miles. Killing one person. State police say 78yearold Edward Harris was thrown from his home. He was found nearby on twin tunnel lane late last night. 7 others were hurt. Now the community is pitching in. To help the victims. Wsls tens duke joins us now live from appomattox county. Duke. You talked with a few members of the appomattox county Football Team. Who are lending support to those in need. The Appomattox County High School Football Team is volunteering their time and muscle to get rid of the debris that was left behind after the storm. Vo there about 25 members from the appomattax Football Team who are helping their team mates cleanup. Their coach says after the storm hit they say this is their way to show their support to homes. Football players say theyre glad the teammates are helping out. Take sot drew mand appomatto x Foo
Lived and worked in those buildings voiced their outrage tuesday at the supervisors meeting. But the friends of the greenfield preston plantation say they have the answer, and it starts with a check for 40 thousand dollars just raised a day ago. Peggy crosson, friends of greenfield plantation ted at 9 00 in the morning, and by 6 00 p. M. , we had almost 33 thousand dollars in committed monies. If supervisors agree, the next step of the plan would put the buildings back where theyve stood for centuries, while also allowing for industrial development. 03 26 12 we think theres opportunities to relocate that Shell Building on the site and maybe modify the site just a little bit. It would still allow a standoff distance for the Historic Buildings to go back on their native site, and thats what wed like. Clinton says he and the rest of the organization think theyve presented a strong case to preserve the history of their county. 03 27 59 its an opportunity to go back and take a look at this
Not be decided by a jury. Last night. The judge granted ashley white a change of venue. After a jury couldnt be seated. Whites son. Noah thomas. Was found dead in a septic tank last march. Wsls 10s Bethany Teague breaks down this means for the case. Pulaski county Circuit Court judge Bradley Finch granted the change of venue motion for ashley white. Something that has only happened in Pulaski County twice in 50 years. Out of 66 potential jurors. 41 were disqualified. Finch explained that 20 jurors had fixed opinions already. Or knew they couldnt be impartial. 11 had been active on social media regarding the case. Six personally knew noah. Or had helped search for him last year. Eight felt that white should be charged with murder. Not just child abuse. Or that she should be required to prove her innocence. However. After this decision. The prosecution asked for a rather than a jury trial elsewhere. In a move that surprised some. The defense agreed to this. We spoke to a criminal justice
Cleanup continues tonight after a powerful tornado tore through Central Virginia with winds up to when hundred 65 mi. h. Homes were destroyed leaving families without any place ago. Today the National Guard came in to assist those in needs. Rachel lucas has been in appomattox all day and joins us now. There is still a lot of damage and a lot of down trees and debris scattered across the field. Ive been here since early yesterday morning and i can tell you in that amount of time there is a noticeable difference. A lot of work has been done and a lot of progress is being made even if theres still is a long way to go. That could never been done without the National Guard. We have a lot of great volunteer groups that a been for the storm victims but there is been a lot of heavy lifting that still needed to be done. Says the governor declared a state of emergency that has allowed the National Guard to be activated and send here to help with the cleanup. I spoke with soldiers as they help ar