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Monday stays toasty and dry; showers and storms return for Tuesday
Sunday night begins with just a few clouds around and temps hovering in the 70s by the late evening. High pressure off the east coast will keep our area dry tonight under mostly clear skies. With calm winds tonight, some patchy fog is possible across our river valleys. Overnight lows will stay above average, dropping […]
Building vandalized at Emory amid protests over Israel-Hamas war
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A building on the Emory University campus was vandalized over the weekend during ongoing protests against the Israel-Hamas war. An Atlanta News First camera crew captured photos of graffiti spray-painted on the outside of Convocation Hall on Sunday. The spray-painted writing had already been covered by boards.
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 […]
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...
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.
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 […]
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