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Emory & Henry to host RAM Clinic this weekend
EMORY, Va. (WJHL) — Emory & Henry College will host a RAM Clinic for the community on Saturday and Sunday. The free clinic will offer dental, vision and medical care to those in need. No ID is required and dental and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited vision services will […]
Lebanon baker thankful for new 'Cake Pop' bill in Virginia
LEBANON, Va. — Lebanon, Virginia resident Hannah Bailey has a passion for baking. "I grew up baking with my grandmother and I’ve always loved it, so when I got married last year, I decided I wanted to start baking more," said Bailey. She is a full-time teacher, but...
Meadowview Magnet names Leaders of the Month
Meadowview Magnet Middle School recognized student leaders of the month for March, pictured here. Students were nominated by faculty and staff for their ability to motivate and encourage others. The leaders are, sixth grade, Neveah Moore, Adalyn Easter, Amelia Pond, Arturo Duran, Callie Hazel, and Mason Frye; seventh grade, Olivia Leonard, Alba Hemrick, Julio Alonso, and Alex Tarn; eighth grade, Caden Ward, Natalie Hatton, Vicente Garcia, Karina Guarneros Morales, and Samantha Terrell.
TBI: Missing Johnson Co. teen found safe
UPDATE: 7 a.m. – The TBI has issued a statement saying Lilyana Cook has been located and Steffany Hamner is in custody. Previous story: MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued an Endangered Child Alert out of Johnson County. The TBI says 14-year-old Lilyana Cook was last seen Wednesday […]
Virginia-born sailor who died at Pearl Harbor to be reinterred after DNA identification
An Abingdon, Virginia man present at the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, will be buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on May 20, 2024. Seaman 1st Class James Holzhauer was 23 years old aboard the USS Oklahoma when the Japanese attacked. Holzhauer performed typical sailor duties such as upkeep and maintenance of the ship, but also handled ropes and wires, stored and secured items and assisted with cargo when it was moved on or off the ship. Occasionally, he would serve as lookout, telephone talker, messenger and other similar duties. He was also a member of the ship’s gun crew.
Softball Game Recap: Rural Retreat Comes Up Short
Rural Retreat was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 9-6 to the Honaker Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rural Retreat of the 7-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Planned road closure in Tazewell Virginia for local prom
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A road in Tazewell County will be closed to traffic for most of the day on Saturday, May 11, 2024. According to a post on the Town of Tazewell’s Facebook page, Main Street in Tazewell, Virginia will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for […]
Brother, sister arrested after Marion, Va. shootings
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — A brother and sister were arrested on May 3 after police say two Friday shootings in Marion, Virginia were related. According to a spokesperson for the City of Marion, the Marion Police Department (MPD) and deputies with the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Marion Farmers Market […]
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