ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) Washington County, Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney Josh Cumbow faces Alexandra Dove Goodpaster in the upcoming general election. Cumbow, a Democrat, told News Channel 11 that when he isn’t busy working on a case, he is putting in the miles campaigning and spending time in the community. “I don’t take anything for granted,” […]
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Businesses across Southwest Virginia were searched Thursday after an investigation by dozens of agencies into money laundering and drug distribution allegations. A release from the Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office states 24 search warrants were executed across nine counties Thursday. “The search warrants are part of an extensive, on-going criminal […]
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) Washington County officials say the expansion and renovation of the county courthouse in Abingdon is on schedule and under budget. Construction of the expansion began in July 2022 and already is showing elements of the designs like courtrooms and holding cells. Officials say the expansion has been mandated by the Virginia […]
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) A drug investigation by the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office and other agencies resulted in seven people being arrested. According to the sheriff’s office, the ongoing investigation is focused on identifying people who traffick illegal drugs. According to the WCSO, the following people were arrested. Other agencies involved in the […]
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) Spike strips made out of foam and screws were found set out near the roadway on Porterfield Highway (US 58) in Washington County, Virginia on Tuesday night, according to Capt. Travis Turner with the sheriff’s office. A statement from Turner said police found apparent homemade spike strips that were set […]