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Damaged fibers cause Spectrum outages in Tri-Cities
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Damaged fibers on a utility pole in Blountville have caused Spectrum outages throughout the Tri-Cities area. A spokesperson for Charter Communications confirmed to News Channel 11 that damaged fiber on a utility pole in Blountville has caused a service outage for several customers. The damage occurred Monday afternoon, the spokesperson said. […]
Union 41 to host Juneteenth Celebration
BRISTOL, Va---Union 41 is hosting a 4-day food festival to showcase culture, provide education and drive tourism to Bristol. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, marks the momentous occasion when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to announce the end of slavery, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Since then, Juneteenth has evolved into a symbolic day of remembrance and celebration of African American freedom and achievement.
Russell County Board of Supervisors votes to terminate proposed landfill negotiations
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va--The Russell County Board of Supervisors have voted to not move forward with a highly contested Moss 3 landfill proposal. Russell County residents had previously raised concerns about the potential landfill in Cleveland, Virginia. The board unanimously voted on Monday June 10th to terminate the agreement. Dozens of...
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