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Marion's Lincoln Theatre celebrates 20 years since reopening
MARION, Va (WCYB) — The Lincoln Theatre in Marion is celebrating a major milestone. The theater was originally opened on July 1st of 1929. It closed down several years late, In 2004 the theater reopened it's doors to the public and has been hosting performances ever since. To celebrate...
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 […]
Softball Recap: Fort Chiswell has no trouble against Grayson County
Fort Chiswell can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent match on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Grayson County Blue Devils with a sharp 14-4 victory. Winning may never get old, but Fort Chiswell sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
WCC sets graduation for May 11
Wytheville Community College (WCC) will celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2024 during three commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Wytheville Meeting Center adjacent to WCC’s Wytheville location at 1000 East Main Street, Wytheville, Virginia. Three graduation ceremonies will be held on May 11 as follows: - Health Professions and Medical Services Programs — 12:30 p.m. ...
WCC signs new career and technical students in NC3 National Signing Day
Together with dozens of other NC3 Leadership Schools across the country, Wytheville Community College (WCC) held their second NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day on April 18, 2024. New students for the 2024-25 school year took part in a signing ceremony, similar to an athletic signing. This national event sponsored by the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) mirrors the NCAA’s National Signing Day for athletes who commit to play sports in college. It is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field and to celebrate the dignity of work. ...
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...
Ohio man arrested after attempting to steal airplane in Smyth County, sheriff says
SMYTH COUNTY, Virginia. (WJHL) – On Wednesday evening, deputies from the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to Mountain Empire Airport after an unknown person allegedly attempted to steal an airplane. The sheriff’s office identified Dwayne Louis Pope, 24, of Garfield Heights, as the suspect. After attempting to steal the airplane, SCSO deputies reported that […]
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