Two individuals were arrested in a drug bust by the Wythe [[with]] County Sheriff’s Office as part of Operation March Madness. Officials say the first search warrant led to the discovery of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, pills, scales, and drug paraphernalia at a residence. Records show Pamela Rena Dowdy was charged in connection with this incident. WDBJ reports the second search warrant resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, cocaine, pills, cash, and drug-related items, leading to charges against James Edward Nelson. Both suspects are currently in custody without bond.
All vehicle passengers, including those in the backseat, must wear a seat belt in Virginia starting in July.Preview: It doesn't look like the VCU men's basketball job will be open long. According to several reports, the school plans to hire Phil Martelli, Jr. as head coach. He's currently the head coach at Bryant University, which just made the NCAA Tournament and lost in the first round to Michigan State. The 43-year-old is in his second season at Bryant. VCU has not confirmed the reports.
Consumer confidence fell for the fourth straight month in March. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index slid more than seven points largely due to inflation worries and uncertainty over tariffs. March's fall in confidence was broad-based across all income groups with older Americans becoming especially gloomy about the economy.