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Police: Woman arrested after I-81 pursuit in Smyth County
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A Georgia woman was arrested after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in Smyth County on Thursday evening. According to a release from the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), a vehicle took off from a traffic stop on Interstate 81 after being stopped for speeding. A pursuit […]
Marion Police: Suspect in custody after second shooting
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – The Marion Police Department responded to a second shooting Friday evening. The department said the shooting happened near 100 South Park Street. The suspect is in custody following a pursuit. The Marion Police Department said there is no further threat to the community. Police are also investigating an earlier shooting at […]
Woman charged after crashing into historic Mountain Dew building in Marion, officials say
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — A woman has been charged after crashing into the historic Mountain Dew building in Marion, according to officials. Authorities responded to the 500 block of North Main Street at around 6:30 a.m. Friday. A view of the scene shows extensive damage to part of the...
Remembering James: Marion salutes James Ray Plummer into Smyth County Sports HOF
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — A night of high school baseball turned out to be one to remember before one pitch was even thrown in Marion, Virginia on Friday night - especially for the Plummer family. In front of fans of both Marion and Lebanon varsity baseball teams, the Southwest...
VSP: 3-vehicle crash occurs in I-81 work zone
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating after a three-vehicle crash in a work zone on Interstate 81 Thursday. The VSP reports a Cadillac SUV collided with two other vehicles on I-81 South in Washington County. The crash occurred around 4 p.m. The Virginia Department of Transportation 511 Traffic Map stated […]
Emory College faculty vote ‘no confidence’ in university president, while student protests continue
Emory College faculty voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution expressing no confidence in university president Gregory Fenves after Emory University’s harsh crackdown on a pro-Palestine student protest last week. The resolution passed by a 3 to 1 margin: Out of 477 votes, there were 358 votes in favor...
Complaint filed against Emory University over alleged Palestinian discrimination; US Dept. of Ed investigating
The complaint points to instances where students allege Emory fostered a "hostile environment" towards students and with Palestinian, Muslim, and Arabic heritage.
World War II Army veteran celebrates 100th birthday
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — Dozens of people were at Cleveland Presbyterian Church in Abingdon to celebrate Don Parker turning 100 on April 28. “Don, you are rarer than a comet or an eclipse of the sun,” Pastor Rick Laney said from the pulpit. The entire service was dedicated to him and making sure the D-Day […]
Workforce and child development hub on track to open in Abingdon this summer
The hub will house an early childhood development center, STEM labs for teacher training, and a shared services alliance designed to strengthen early child care and education providers. The post Workforce and child development hub on track to open in Abingdon this summer appeared first on Cardinal News.
Former Johnson County judge sentenced to jail, probation
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Former Johnson County judge Perry Stout was sentenced to a year in jail after pleading guilty to money laundering and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. In addition to one year in jail, Stout was also sentenced to seven years of probation. While serving his jail sentence, Stout will […]
Smyth Co. boil water notice lifted
UPDATE: As of Wednesday, May 1, the boil water notice for Kiawana Road has been lifted. SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Smyth County Water and Sewer Department issued a boil water notice for some customers Monday. According to the department, the county saw a lack of water after a “major broken water main on […]
Support if you need legal help in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES (WCYB) — If you need some legal advice but can't afford an attorney, there are some local events offering free assistance that you may want to know about. For those who need help in Tennessee, here are some events hosted by Legal Aid of East Tennessee:. 1. The...
Emory area residents wake up to antisemitic, anti-immigration flyers
Antisemitic and anti-immigration flyers were discovered in the Druid Hills neighborhood near Emory University on the morning of May 3. The flyers were found rolled up at the bottom of driveways and sidewalks, promoting the same white supremacy associated with the 2017 “Unite the Right” march in Charlottesville, Va. One of the flyers contained rhetoric […] The post Emory area residents wake up to antisemitic, anti-immigration flyers appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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