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🌱 Why a Wise County prison death led to a $2.7M payout.

Wise, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Wise! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Wise County prison death led to a $2.7M payout.

Also on today's calendar: Mars Hill Lions at UVA Wise Highland Cavaliers Football and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the pilot so easily distracted ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, warm and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 74, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and much colder, with a high of 47 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• VADOC settles lawsuit over death of Red Onion State Prison inmate for $2.7 million (wric.com) — A $2.7 million settlement has been reached after the 2025 homicide of inmate Michael Hailey at Red Onion State Prison near Pound in Wise County, with funds going to funeral costs and family members. Local prosecutors continue investigating the death, while an advocacy group is urging Wise County Commonwealth’s Attorney Brett Hall to recuse himself over alleged conflicts of interest involving prison staff relationships.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the pilot so easily distracted ?" — She had her head in the clouds . (Thank you GARY M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wise

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wise

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.