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Dickenson County Public Schools asks for public input on cell phone policy
DICKENSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Dickenson County Public Schools (DCPS) is asking for public input regarding students’ cell phone usage at school. The current policy allows students to use their phones before, during and after lunch but requires them to put phones away during instructional time. However, the school system says this policy has not […]
Dozens of residents speak out against Russell County landfill proposal
LEBANON, Va. (WJHL) — They scheduled a public hearing on a proposed landfill on Monday, and the Russell County Board of Supervisors (BOS) got an earful. Several dozen residents and supporters trooped to the microphone over a meeting that lasted about five hours. Every one of them opposed letting Nova, a private company, put a […]
Tug's Hall, Muncy earn First-Team All-State picks
It was another stellar season this spring for the Tug Valley High School softball team. That was reflected in this year's Class A All-State Softball Team, which was released on Tuesday and conducted by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Tug Valley landed three players on the All-State Team as...
Lawrence Co. knocks off Belfry 13-10, claims region title
PRESTONSBURG — The play at the plate. That’s what will be remembered from the 15th Region championship between Lawrence County and Belfry. The Lady Bulldogs pulled out a 13-10 win over the Lady Pirates. But let’s get into the play at the plate. Belfry held a 10-9...
Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director announces resignation
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Keshia Cole announced on Friday her intention to conclude her time as executive director. In a letter from Cole shared by the Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce, it is announced that the resignation comes on the heels of a decision to pursue a new […]
Russell County Board of Supervisors votes to terminate proposed landfill negotiations
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va--The Russell County Board of Supervisors have voted to not move forward with a highly contested Moss 3 landfill proposal. Russell County residents had previously raised concerns about the potential landfill in Cleveland, Virginia. The board unanimously voted on Monday June 10th to terminate the agreement. Dozens of...
17 individuals charged in COVID scheme; claims filed on behalf of Virginia inmates
A federal grand jury in Abingdon returned an indictment charging 17 individuals with conspiring to defraud the United States by filing fraudulent claims for pandemic unemployment benefits. A May 21 grand jury has charged the following individuals in connection with COVID-19 emergency benefits and mail fraud related to a scheme...
Tazewell man makes dreamcatchers to work through grief after losing a parent
TAZEWELL, Va. (WVVA) -People deal with grief in a variety of ways. One man in Tazewell, however, has found another way to deal with the loss of a parent through the traditional native art of dreamcatchers. James Shewey first learned how to make dreamcatchers from a neighbor years ago and...
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