McDOWELL, Ky. — A Floyd County couple is facing multiple felony counts over allegations they would lock their four children in a room for hours at a time. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office was called Friday to assist the Division of Protection and Permanency with an investigation into a report of child neglect. When deputies arrived at the mobile home on Brown Branch at McDowell, they could see four children watching them from a window on the side of the trailer. Police spoke with the parents — Zachery Kyle Brown, 35, and Cassandra Lashay Brooke Jones-Cooley, 27 — and told […]

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by RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County School Board took action on key fiscal and personnel items during its meeting on Wednesday, June 24, including finalizing plans for the upcoming school year and recognizing staff for their long-term service. Budget and Financial PlanningSchool officials provided an update on the fiscal year 2027 budget, noting that the Virginia General Assembly has reached an agreement that includes an average 4% raise for employees and expanded funding for special education and at-risk programs. Officials noted that the required local match is expected to increase, though exact figures are pending from the […]

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by RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors tackled a wide-ranging agenda Tuesday evening that included budget approvals for the upcoming fiscal year, solid waste regulations, economic development agreements and appointments to several county boards and committees. Prior to the regular meeting, supervisors held public hearings on a proposed Solid Waste Ordinance and a Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment. Citizens were given opportunities to provide comments during both hearings. The board later considered adoption of the solid waste and litter ordinance as part of its regular agenda. The meeting opened with recognition of the Ridgeview High School […]

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