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Virginia lawmakers pull $800K previously earmarked for Health Wagon in Wise
RICHMOND, Va. (WCYB) — Virginia lawmakers are voting on a state budget Monday in Richmond, but it will not include funding for a local health clinic. News 5 confirmed through state lawmakers this morning that $800,000 previously earmarked for the Health Wagon in Wise, Virginia, has been removed. Lawmakers...
Four owl chicks rehomed in Scott County, Virginia thanks to wildlife officials
SCOTT COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A tree removal service in Scott County, Virginia discovered four owl chicks while working, and thanks to local wildlife officials, the family was built a new nest and rehomed. A social media post by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) said the situation unfolded in April, and Virginia Conservation […]
Saturday is Kids at Bays Day
KINGSPORT — Bays Mountain Park’s Kids at Bays Day is an opportunity for children of all ages to enjoy the outdoors while participating in a variety of engaging activities at the park. The annual event will take place Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All of the animal habitats, hiking and biking trails and the Nature Center will be open for discovery and exploration. In addition, food trucks will be on site and located behind the Day Camp cabin. ...
Volunteer High School receives new kiln for art room, announces silent auction
CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Volunteer High School (VHS) is celebrating the addition of its new kiln after months of collaboration and fundraising, said VHS teacher Gary Hensley. After the old kiln stopped working, Hensley and his classes teamed up with another class to raise money for a new one in the art room. Hensley […]
Culture change: How Rye Cove's Gary Collier has left his mark on two Eagles programs
DUFFIELD, Va. (WCYB) — “It's been a quick turnaround and a successful turnaround,” Coach Gary Collier said. After 18 straight losses spread across three seasons, no one was prepared for the turnaround Rye Cove would see in its first year under Gary Collier. "Coming out that first...
Ballad: Holston Valley first hospital in East TN to complete cardiac procedures with new tech
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Holston Valley Medical Center (HVMC) is the first East Tennessee hospital to successfully perform a series of cardiac procedures using an innovative piece of equipment, according to Ballad Health. A news release from Ballad Heath states HVMC is the fourth medical facility in Tennessee and the first in East Tennessee to […]
Family Promise of Greater Kingsport to host fundraiser
(WJHL) Katherine Adraktas, Acting Executive Director of Family Promise and Nichole Huff, a Board Trustee tell us about the organization and an upcoming fundraiser to be held at High Voltage in downtown Kingsport. For more information please visit www.FamilyPromiseKingsport.org.
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