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Pro-Palestinian protests continue into second day
This live coverage has ended. Pro-Palestinian protests are continuing for a second day on Emory University’s Quadrangle. Yesterday, protesters were met with a large response from the Emory Police Department, which was working with the Atlanta Police Department and Georgia State Patrol. Officers arrested 28 protestors, including 15 students, and used irritant gas on the crowd and a taser on one individual.
Emory protesters released from DeKalb County jail
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Supporters of Emory protesters were posted outside the DeKalb County jail, cheering on the ones arrested as they were released. Among them was David Meer. “We were shoved in a room with the other protesters. We were given the prison food,” said Meer.
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...
Wytheville Community College holds NC3 National Signing Day for career and technical students
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Wytheville Community College (WCC) held their second NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day for career and technical students on April 18. Over 80 students and their families joined Wytheville Community College to celebrate their commitment to pursue a career. High school teachers and administrators in the WCC service region attended the event as well.
Deputies seize meth, cocaine from Wytheville home; 1 arrested
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A Wythe County man is facing criminal charges after officials found drugs in his home. On Tuesday, April 23rd, Gary Edward McKinney Jr. was arrested and faces many charges concerning the Possession and Sale of Illegal Narcotics. The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force...
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 […]
Teen vandal at a KOA and his mother ended up behind bars
An alleged teen vandal at a KOA and his mother both ended up behind bars. It all cut loose in Wytheville, Virginia, after the accused 15-year-old boy was nailed in a security camera photo. Police were called to the Wytheville, Virginia, KOA March 28 on a vandalism call. It may...
VSP launching ‘Operation DISS-rupt’ across I-81
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WFXR)—Virginia State Police across the Commonwealth will be conducting Operation DISS-rupt on all 325 miles of I-81 on Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26. The traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative focuses on the ‘DISS’ in driving, which VSP cites as the four main causes of...
Marion Museum's free monthly talks foster local history understanding
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — Leaders at the Marion, Virginia Museum are coming up with new ways to get people in the doors. They are now hosting monthly speaker sessions for community members to come enjoy. Discussions range from the mystery of big foot to the history of the slaves...
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 […]
Town of Marion searching for connections to original Mountain Dew recipe
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — The town of Marion is celebrating what we now know as Mountain Dew, 63 years after a resident invented it there. Bill Jones came up with the formula at what used to be the Tip Bottling Company in Marion. Now, the town is working to...
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