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Webster C. Hall matures into fine wine

SALEM – From the name and the antique painting of a hunt scene on its label, anyone seeing a bottle of Webster C. Hall’s 2010 Cabernet Franc Reserve could believe the winery has been around ages. The boutique winery with roots in Salem is relatively new on the scene, although one of its founders... »

Former deputy sentenced to life for ex-wife’s murder

ROANOKE – A former Franklin County deputy accused of killing his ex-wife who lived in Salem will serve life in prison, plus three years, for her murder. Today, Jan. 11, Jonathan Agee pleaded “no contest” to the charge of fatally shooting Jennifer Agee as she sat in a vehicle with her daughter on Memorial... »

$20-million suit filed against Franklin sheriff

ROANOKE – A $20-million suit was filed this morning on behalf of the estate of murdered mother Jennifer Agee, against the sheriff of Franklin County and his former deputy, Agee’s estranged husband, who is accused of killing her. Jennifer Agee lived in Salem when she was shot to death on May 30. She worked... »

Regional jail close to hiring new superintendent

SALEM – Hiring a new superintendent for the Western Virginia Regional Jail is getting closer. Members of the board of the authority for the 1-year-old jail which houses inmates convicted in Salem and the counties of Roanoke, Franklin and Montgomery plan to hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 24, to discuss in closed... »

Russell named acting supt. of regional jail

ROANOKE COUNTY – Superintendent Charlie Poff’s right-hand-man, Deputy Superintendent Bobby D. Russell, will become acting superintendent of the Western Virginia Regional Jail when Poff’s resignation becomes effective April 30. At its regular meeting on April 1, members of the regional jail authority named Russell to take over. Russell has been with Poff since Jan. 8,... »

Roanoke County, other schools closed Tuesday

SCHOOLS CLOSED AGAIN – Roanoke County Schools will be closed on Tuesday because of snow and ice-covered roads, as will schools in Montgomery County, Franklin and Floyd as well as Radford City Schools. Craig County had not announced a schedule for Tuesday as of 5 p.m. Ten inches of snow fell Jan. 29 and... »