Day: February 10, 2017

Southwest Virginia hospitals host heart-healthy community events in conjunction with American Heart Month

February 10, 2017 Josh Sawyers

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in every three deaths is from heart disease or stroke, which equals 2,200 deaths per day. To raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and promote healthy communities, Johnston Memorial Hospital, Russell County Medical Center and Smyth County Community…

Delegate Todd Pillion Week 5 Update

February 10, 2017 Josh Sawyers

Two major calendar milestones occurred in the General Assembly this week. Tuesday was the halfway point of the 2017 session, known as “crossover”, when each House or Senate bill must have been acted upon or the bill is considered dead. Bills that passed the House are now being considered by the Senate and bills passed by the Senate are now…

Russell County Jury Finds St. Paul Man Guilty of Assault and Battery on Deputy Sheriff

February 10, 2017 Josh Sawyers

Lebanon, VA — On February 8, 2017, Robert Allen Tackett, a 48 year-old man from St. Paul, Virginia, after a jury trial in the Russell County Circuit Court, was convicted of Assault and Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer, Obstruction of Justice, Indecent Exposure, and Drunk in Public. The Jury recommended a total sentence of Four (4) years, and Three…

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