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Update: Man in custody following Marion shooting
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — Update: Andrew Douglas Hickman was taken into custody on Friday afternoon, according to Marion officials. We'll have updates as they become available. Update: A person of interest has been identified following a shooting that happened in Marion on Friday afternoon. Authorities are searching for 19-year-old...
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 […]
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 […]
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...
Man arrested after allegedly trying to steal airplane
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A man faces several charges after allegedly trying to steal an airplane, according to the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office. Dwayne Pope, 24 of Ohio, is being held in the New River Valley Regional Jail. Smyth County Sheriff Chip Shuler says Wednesday night, deputies were...
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 […]
Customers take pick of Scott’s strawberries
UNICOI, Tenn. (WJHL) — Strawberry season is in full swing again and customers are heading to Scott’s Farm Market to get theirs freshly picked. “My father always said, ‘I can’t tell you when they’re going to be ready, but I can tell you when they’re ready,'” said owner of Scott’s Strawberry and Tomato Farm, Steve […]
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...
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.
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.
Bristol's State Street Farmer's Market to kick off 25th season celebrating local produce
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Spring produce, crafts, and locally raised meats are making a return to Bristol. The State Street Farmer's Market officially launches its 25th season on Saturday, May 4. The market will be held Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Downtown Center on State...
Here are the numbers that show why Russell County is looking at closing schools
Russell County's demographic challenges are similiar to many other rural counties — a declining and aging population that doesn't produce many children. The post Here are the numbers that show why Russell County is looking at closing schools appeared first on Cardinal News.
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...
Elizabethton upsets TN High in baseball while SHHS and Crockett pick up softball wins
(WJHL) — Busy night on the high school baseball and softball fields where some teams were playing to stay alive. We’ll start in Bristol where top-ranked Tennessee High faced Elizabethton. The Vikings entered the game 11-0 in the conference and the top seed but the Cyclones pulled the upset by winning 5-4. tThe Vikings host […]
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 […]
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