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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 […]
Two car crash on Route 460 in Tazewell County slows traffic
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A report of a two car accident between a car and a pick-up truck occurred off Route 460 in Tazewell County. According to Bluefield, VA Fire Department, the accident happened a little after 1:00 P.M. The accident occurred on Route 460 next to Lynn Hollow Road. One person was transported to […]
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...
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...
Tazewell County receives funding for enhanced EMS Communication System
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The Tazewell County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the successful securing of a $3,761,000 grant by Senator Mark Warner to upgrade the County’s EMS communication system. This funding will facilitate the crucial migration to P25-compliant interoperable radios and repeaters with AES encryption, ultimately enhancing communication between emergency callers, 911 […]
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...
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...
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.
Person arrested after traffic stop in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A person was arrested after a traffic stop in Tazewell County ended in the discovery of drugs. While on patrol on April 28, 2024, Officer Ruble with the Tazewell Police Department held a traffic stop on Tazewell Avenue after seeing a car commit a moving violation. The driver was found to […]
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.
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.
Tractor trailer catches fire on I-77
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS)– A tractor trailer caught fire on the side of the road on I-77 around 7 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The West Virginia Turnpike Police confirmed the fire is happening around mile marker 37. They also confirmed there are currently no reported injuries or hazardous materials involved. As of […]
Richlands High School Student Awarded Up To $40,000 College Scholarship to Pursue Computer Science, Engineering
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Owen Bales, a senior at Richlands High School has been named an Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient and will receive up to $40,000 to pursue computer science, engineering, or related degrees at the college or university of his choice. He is one of 23 students from Virginia and 400 nationwide […]
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