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Southwest Virginia man pleads guilty to firearm possession charge

ABINGDON, Va. (WYMT) - A Big Stone Gap, Virginia man pleaded guilty last week to illegally possessing a firearm after a felony conviction, according to court documents. Jeremy Michael Boggs, 45, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. He has agreed to a prison sentence of between eight and 12 years.

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Coal truck ‘malfunctioned,’ young driver killed

A coal truck driver was killed when the vehicle malfunctioned. Kentucky State Police Post 10 Public Affairs Officer Shane Jacobs said the accident happened at approximately 7:00 Monday morning at the Nally & Hamilton job site in Cawood in Harlan County. Killed in the crash was the driver, 25-year-old Benjamin...

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Harlan County forest fire rekindles amid dry fall conditions

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A forest fire in Harlan County continued to burn after being believed to be 60% to 70% contained the night before, sparking concerns about the persistent lack of rainfall in 2026. Joshua Adams, director of the Wildfire Division for the Harlan Fire Department, said the...

Harlan County, KY · 1d

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Low-income Southwest Virginia seniors can get heating aid covering a full winter electric bill

"It's going to take organizations coming together to care for individuals and keep them warm."

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Move Mountains Medical Mission (M7) delivers life saving care

In just 48 hours, an astonishing event which mobilized healthcare professionals, students, volunteers, and community partners delivered critical healthcare services to some of the most underserved communities in rural Appalachia. […]

Wise County, VA · 1d

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Dickenson County announces Mountain Laurel Commerce Park

CLINTWOOD, Va. — Dickenson County is pleased to announce the official naming of Mountain Laurel Commerce Park, formerly known as Red Onion Industrial Park, marking another milestone in the county’s ongoing efforts to attract investment, support business development, and create new economic opportunities. The newly named Mountain Laurel...

Dickenson County, VA · 1d

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World War II veteran who died in 1942 laid to rest in Weber City

After 84 years, Army Corporal Byron F. Beard Jr. was laid to rest on Veterans Day at Holston View Cemetery in Weber City. His family members are buried there as well, making Wednesday a long-awaited reunion for a Scott County soldier who never made it home from World War II.

Weber City, VA · 8h

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Adkins touts eastern Kentucky roots in campaign stop in Harlan

Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins visited Harlan County on Tuesday. Adkins spoke to a group of supporters at Camp Blanton, bringing a strong message of opportunity and possibility for Eastern […]

Harlan County, KY · 9h