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🌱 Why repeated lockdowns at Wise County’s Red Onion prison are under scrutiny

Wise, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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  • Why repeated lockdowns at Wise County’s Red Onion prison are under scrutiny

Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Davey's Back to School Shuffle and 3 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State watchdog prompts Red Onion officials to address ‘repeated lockdowns' (wfxrtv.com) — State inspectors say frequent lockdowns at Red Onion State Prison in Wise County are limiting inmate access to visitations, medical care, and programs, prompting several recommendations. The Virginia Department of Corrections says it’s reviewing practices, improving communication, and tackling staffing, sanitation, and maintenance issues to reduce disruptions and lockdown frequency.
   

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    10101 Fairground Rd, Wise
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: ‘Ell if I know. (Thank you KYLE B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wise

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