Newly obtained court documents show that Austin Edwards had his right to purchase a firearm revoked in 2016, after he was committed to a psychiatric facility for treatment.
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Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney Roy Evans on Thursday weighed in on a heavily scrutinized warrantless search conducted by Washington County deputies at Austin Edwards' home.
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Ever wonder what it's like to be a reporter? Check out this story by @Slate journalist @dankois where he said yes to every pitch for one day 😂slate.com/human-interest/202…
It’s been more than a decade since Jon Snow was stabbed and left for dead. But, did he really die? We don’t know. Because Winter STILL hasn’t come! 😭
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All-County band concert Thursday, April 7, at MSHS auditorium at 6:30 pm. Come out and hear the wonderful musicians from bands at CHS, MSHS, NWHS,CMS,MMS, and NWMS!#smythproud
So, I'm working on the family tree again, looking through online archives, and I learned that a man I am interviewing later this week is also the man who signed my great-great-grandfather's death certificate. How cool is that? Or, how weird is it that I think that's cool?
Federal judge rejects defendant's explanation in Marion cross burning swvatoday.com/news/article_1… via @SwVirginia_News
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Forest users take long time access fight to Smyth court swvatoday.com/news/article_c… via @SwVirginia_News
Marion business owners treat @SmythSchools students at end of hard year swvatoday.com/news/article_5… via @SwVirginia_News
Former Rural Retreat camp goers say camp culture perpetuated sexual assault swvatoday.com/news/article_7… via @SwVirginia_News
WATCH: Wythe deputy honored for bravery swvatoday.com/news/article_a… via @SwVirginia_News
I'm glad to see this issue getting more attention. It's become so much worse during the pandemic. If you are a reporter in Virginia, you need to be checking to see how this is impacting your area. See my previous work on the subject below.
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