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MORGAN GRIFFITH: Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time for celebrations across the Ninth District, only a few of which are mentioned here. For many Americans, Memorial Day means the beginning of summer as outdoor gatherings are embraced. But the weekend is not just a weekend of picnics, swimming pools, family vacations to the beach and cookouts. It is about celebrating […]
Coeburn man admits to shooting man during argument over money, authorities say
WISE COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — A Coeburn man admitted to shooting another man during an argument regarding money, according to the Wise County Sheriff's Office. Randall Richard Potter, 63, called 911 on Friday morning and said he had shot someone during an argument over money, the sheriff's office stated. The incident occurred on Dan Hall Road.
In the Pines Ticket Giveaway Rules
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Small business owners attend symposium at Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center hosted a small business symposium on Tuesday. Several training topics will be covered at the free event. Attendees will get the chance to meet experts in marketing, government contracting and finance. Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity Business Services Manager Ramain Gohar said […]
42nd annual Abingdon Plumb Alley Day this weekend
Ken Fairbanks with the Abingdon Kiwanis Club, gets us ready for this Saturday’s 42nd annual Plumb Alley Day! To learn more about this fun event that will feature more than 170 vendors, please watch the video!. For more information abingdonkiwanis.org.
Western Virginia lab schools face additional requirement to secure funding
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Three lab schools moving forward in western Virginia are facing a new requirement and a looming deadline as they work to ensure state funding. The state board of education approved applications from Emory and Henry College, Roanoke College and Mountain Gateway Community College earlier this year. But new budget language specifies lab schools must be established by public institutions of higher education that offer four-year degrees.
Saltville man drove with dead woman in vehicle for 8+ hours, sheriff reports
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – A Saltville man has been arrested after authorities claim he drove around Washington County, Virginia for hours with a deceased woman in the back seat of his vehicle. According to the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), deputies were called around 2 p.m. Thursday about a man driving around with […]
Police respond after gun discharged at Bristol Regional Medical Center, no threat to public
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Bristol Tennessee Police Department responded to an “incident” at the Bristol Regional Medical Center on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the City of Bristol said there is no active threat to the public. According to a Ballad Health spokesperson, a gun was allegedly discharged by a patient amid a “security incident.” […]
TBI: Man in custody tried to take deputy’s gun at Bristol Regional, leading to shot fired
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) released new information Thursday after a gun was discharged inside Bristol Regional Medical Center Wednesday night. According to the TBI, agents have been requested by the district attorney’s office to investigate after the weapon was fired. The TBI reports a Sullivan County deputy and a […]
Bluff City Fair opens gates for family fun this weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Just in time for summer break, the Bluff City Fair returns for family thrills and fun. The fair offers kiddie rides, carnival rides, a petting zoo and a wide range of entertainers, organizers say. The fair will be held starting Friday, May 24, through June 2, at...
Virginia Middle School student’s ‘diss track’ draws attention of district leaders, parents
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Bristol, Virginia Public Schools has deemed there’s “no threat to the community”, and a student at Virginia Middle School removed a YouTube video after one of their “diss tracks” was found to contain “violent imagery.” A diss track is a rap song that aims to mock, embarrass or shame a person […]
Fairmount streets in Bristol to see improvements, on-street parking limited
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — A heads up for motorists and residents in the Fairmount area of Bristol, Tennessee -- several streets will soon be seeing improvements. Work is underway to resurface streets in the Fairmount community. The work is expected to take roughly a month to complete, dependent on weather.
Bristol, Va. police see positive results from school speed zone cameras
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – In October 2023, Bristol Virginia Public Schools (BVPS) partnered with the Bristol Virginia Police Department (BVPD) to set up speed zone cameras around three schools to help deter speeding. Cameras were set up at Stonewall Jackson Elementary, Virginia Middle and St. Anne Catholic School. The school zones have a speed limit […]
Three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Antron Brown looking to mark Bristol off his bucket list
Bristol, TN — One of the fastest drivers in the world slowed down long enough this morning to show members of the media how to conquer the Bristol Dragway during the annual Celebrity Drag Challenge. Ironically three-time NHRA top fuel world champion Antron Brown who just reached a milestone of 75 victories in his career […]
Jimmy Allen introduced as Emory & Henry's new Men's Basketball head coach
EMORY, Va. (WCYB) — Emory & Henry's new Men's Basketball coach, Jimmy Allen, was introduced today. Allen was a star for the Wasps from 1989-1993, and is returning to the place where his coaching career started as an assistant under legendary head coach Bob Johnson. Bringing 31 years of...
Large boulder closes portion of roadway in Washington County, Virginia
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking motorists to be alert in the Brumley Gap Road/John Douglas Wayside area of Washington County due to a large boulder blocking the road. As of 9:25 a.m., the right lane on Route 19 northbound is closed, according to VDOT’s 511 map. The […]
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