Carolina Panthers Sign James Mitchell

Lee County

    Former Union High Alumni and Standout James Mitchell recently signed with the Carolina Panthers. Mitchell also a former Virginia Tech Hokie would go onto be drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 5th round (177th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. As a rookie, Mitchell...

LEE COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO SERVE TEN YEARS IN FENTANYL CASE

Lee County

For immediate release: January 17, 2025 LEE COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO SERVE TEN YEARS IN FENTANYL CASEJonesville, VA – Lee County Commonwealth’s Attorney H. Fuller Cridlin announced on Friday, January 17, 2025, that Christopher Brown of Pennington Gap,...

Community Rallies In Support Of Stone Creek Family After House Fire

Lee County

A tragic incident occurred on the night of January 10th in the Stone Creek Community of Lee County, Virginia, when a malfunctioning kerosene heater caused a devastating fire that destroyed a family home. The blaze resulted in the severe injury of two individuals,...

Lee County Sheriff’s Office Report – December 2024

Lee County, Lee County Sheriff's Office

THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DECEMBER 2024 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT: Total calls received by the Lee County Dispatch Office: 3,928. Total Calls received that Deputies responded to 940. There were 514 calls Dispatched to the Fire Warden, Conservation Officer,...

Lee County changes transfer station fees

Lee County

Effective January 1, 2025 there will be a $15.00 fee per use for weighing vehicles at the Transfer Station excluding agricultural...

Here are the new Virginia laws taking effect on Jan. 1, 2025

Lee County

New Year’s Day will bring a number of new laws and regulations into effect across Virginia. While legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed by the governor typically has an effective date of the start of the state government’s fiscal year on July 1, some...