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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.
WATCH: Train hits sweeper truck in Washington County, Va.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A sweeper truck was hit by a train in Washington County, Virginia Wednesday morning. Virginia State Police (VSP) reported that a street-sweeper truck was crossing the railroad tracks near the intersection of Pairgin Road and Wallace Pike just after 8 a.m. The truck was then hit by a Norfolk-Southern train […]
Future-Proofing Saint Paul, City Council Enacts Mandatory EV-Ready Infrastructure in New Parking Lots
In a move to accommodate the coming wave of electric vehicles (EVs), the Saint Paul City Council has cast a decisive vote in favor of future-proofing the city's development. The new policy, laid out in Ordinance 24-5, mandates that new and refurbished surface parking lots include the necessary infrastructure for EV charging stations, as reported by the City of Saint Paul.
Battle softball remains unbeaten in Mountain Seven, takes down Abingdon
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Though a rainy evening made it gloomy on the hill at John Battle, stars were shining in a big Mountain Seven softball meeting between the Lady Trojans and Abingdon Falcons on Friday. Entering the night, John Battle was perfect in district play with Abingdon and...
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...
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 […]
SWVA Artisan Conference kicks off in Abingdon
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL)—After nearly a year of planning, the ‘Round the Mountain Artisan Network is presenting the Southwest Virginia Artisan Conference Thursday through Saturday. Artisans from the area will showcase their work, participate in discussions with other artists and possibly make professional connections. The conference also offers various workshops for artists to engage in. According […]
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