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Abingdon veteran celebrates 100th birthday
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – Every birthday is special. But on Sunday, the congregation of Cleveland Presbyterian Church held a celebration far bigger than the rest, one marking a century. Don Parker, a resident of Abingdon, celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday, surrounded by his friends and family. “He’s a special guy and a hundred years […]
Emory protesters released from DeKalb County jail
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Supporters of Emory protesters were posted outside the DeKalb County jail, cheering on the ones arrested as they were released. Among them was David Meer. “We were shoved in a room with the other protesters. We were given the prison food,” said Meer.
Battle softball remains unbeaten in Mountain Seven, takes down Abingdon
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Though a rainy evening made it gloomy on the hill at John Battle, stars were shining in a big Mountain Seven softball meeting between the Lady Trojans and Abingdon Falcons on Friday. Entering the night, John Battle was perfect in district play with Abingdon and...
Pro-Palestinian protests continue into second day
This live coverage has ended. Pro-Palestinian protests are continuing for a second day on Emory University’s Quadrangle. Yesterday, protesters were met with a large response from the Emory Police Department, which was working with the Atlanta Police Department and Georgia State Patrol. Officers arrested 28 protestors, including 15 students, and used irritant gas on the crowd and a taser on one individual.
Parents, teachers beg Russell County not to close 2 elementary schools during emotional public hearing
The school board will vote May 7 on the superintendent’s recommendation to close Copper Creek and Swords Creek schools due to declining enrollment and budget concerns. The post Parents, teachers beg Russell County not to close 2 elementary schools during emotional public hearing appeared first on Cardinal News.
Junior Brown to perform for Song of the Mountains
MARION, Va. (WDBJ) - The Song of the Mountains is gearing up for another lively show at The Lincoln Theatre in Marion. Host and Executive Coordinator Tim White joined Here @ Home to explain more about the talents of Junior Brown, and Rick Monroe & the Hitmen. The performance is...
SWVA Artisan Conference kicks off in Abingdon
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL)—After nearly a year of planning, the ‘Round the Mountain Artisan Network is presenting the Southwest Virginia Artisan Conference Thursday through Saturday. Artisans from the area will showcase their work, participate in discussions with other artists and possibly make professional connections. The conference also offers various workshops for artists to engage in. According […]
Town of Marion searching for connections to original Mountain Dew recipe
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — The town of Marion is celebrating what we now know as Mountain Dew, 63 years after a resident invented it there. Bill Jones came up with the formula at what used to be the Tip Bottling Company in Marion. Now, the town is working to...
Mountain City to remove geese from Ralph Stout Park over health risks
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Ralph Stout Park in Mountain City is popular for families to come and spend time together, but soon it will have something missing, geese. We have entered into an agreement with the USDA in partnership with the town to have them come in this spring and remove the geese, said Caroline Roark, President of hometown service coalition.
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