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Parents, teachers beg Russell County not to close 2 elementary schools during emotional public hearing
The school board will vote May 7 on the superintendent’s recommendation to close Copper Creek and Swords Creek schools due to declining enrollment and budget concerns. The post Parents, teachers beg Russell County not to close 2 elementary schools during emotional public hearing appeared first on Cardinal News.
Temporary bridge closure planned in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Due to concrete work, a bridge in Tazewell County will be temporarily closed. According to a Facebook post made by the Town of Tazewell, on Friday, April 26, 2024, Route 16 West Riverside Bridge will be closed for concrete work from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drivers are encouraged to use […]
Evan’s Sweets Frozen Custard cuts ribbon on Bluefield location
BLUEFIELD, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Community and team members were joined this month by members of the Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Evan’s Sweets Frozen Custard. Located in Bluefield, Virginia, the establishment offers frozen custard, cookies, cupcakes, and more. Evan’s Sweets will be operational throughout the year and […]
Wyoming County firefighter and family lose everything in fire, donations being accepted
HANOVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County firefighter and his family have lost everything following a fire this morning. According to the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), Firefighter Tim Keneda and his family lost everything this morning in a house fire. Donations are currently being accepted, and they would be much appreciated, according to the […]
Residents Along Contaminated Creek Just Want Clean Water
In Pineville, West Virginia, a town of 500, residents filled up the front rows of the county courtroom recently. They came to hear the latest legal update on a battle some have been fighting for generations – securing clean water. Bobby Lee Keen and his wife Patsy attended the hearing.
Lady Miners' Plummer fires no-hitter in win over River View
Aubrey Plummer was on top of her game on Monday night at River View. The Mingo Central High School softball pitcher fired a no-hitter and struck out 17 batters as the Lady Miners rolled to a 5-0 win over the River View Lady Raiders at Bradshaw. River View only had...
Junior Brown to perform for Song of the Mountains
MARION, Va. (WDBJ) - The Song of the Mountains is gearing up for another lively show at The Lincoln Theatre in Marion. Host and Executive Coordinator Tim White joined Here @ Home to explain more about the talents of Junior Brown, and Rick Monroe & the Hitmen. The performance is...
Prison Probationers Help Extinguish Flames And Save Homes In Raging Forest Fire
RICHMOND — Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Officer Randy Bogle and seven probationers from the Appalachian Men’s Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP) in Honaker assisted the Virginia Department of Forestry with extinguishing a forest fire threatening the community of Vansant, Buchanan County, on March 14. No homes were...
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