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Emory & Henry to host RAM Clinic this weekend
EMORY, Va. (WJHL) — Emory & Henry College will host a RAM Clinic for the community on Saturday and Sunday. The free clinic will offer dental, vision and medical care to those in need. No ID is required and dental and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited vision services will […]
18 arrested on drug charges in Buchanan County
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Eighteen people were arrested after a Buchanan County operation to combat drug distribution. A news release from Buchanan County Commonwealth’s Attorney Nikki Stiltner states the operation was a joint effort involving Stiltner’s office, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. In total, 18 people were arrested out […]
Russell County Hospital relocates, improves access to cancer center
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Ballad Health celebrated the renovation of its cancer care department at Russell County Hospital Friday. Hospital administrators cut the ribbon on the cancer care center after it was relocated and received improvements. According to Ballad Health, the relocation and renovation of the center will improve access and comfort for oncology […]
Meadowview Magnet names Leaders of the Month
Meadowview Magnet Middle School recognized student leaders of the month for March, pictured here. Students were nominated by faculty and staff for their ability to motivate and encourage others. The leaders are, sixth grade, Neveah Moore, Adalyn Easter, Amelia Pond, Arturo Duran, Callie Hazel, and Mason Frye; seventh grade, Olivia Leonard, Alba Hemrick, Julio Alonso, and Alex Tarn; eighth grade, Caden Ward, Natalie Hatton, Vicente Garcia, Karina Guarneros Morales, and Samantha Terrell.
Planned road closure in Tazewell Virginia for local prom
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A road in Tazewell County will be closed to traffic for most of the day on Saturday, May 11, 2024. According to a post on the Town of Tazewell’s Facebook page, Main Street in Tazewell, Virginia will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for […]
Softball Game Recap: Rural Retreat Comes Up Short
Rural Retreat was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 9-6 to the Honaker Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rural Retreat of the 7-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Teacher pay raises imminent following Russell Co. school closures
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Russell County Board of Education approved the closure of Swords Creek Elementary and Copper Creek Elementary schools on Tuesday. The schools will close at the end of this school year. Division Superintendent Kimberly Hooker said it was tough to reach the decision, and all options were discussed in order […]
16-year-old self-taught baker opens her own bakery: ‘I knew what I could do’
RICHLANDS, Va. (WVVA/Gray News) – A 16-year-old from Richlands, Virginia, is learning to balance school, a social life and owning her own bakery. Olivia Rife may seem like your average teen, but at just 16 years old she’s already well known in her community for her bakery called Liv-Y-Licious.
TBI: Missing Johnson Co. teen found safe
UPDATE: 7 a.m. – The TBI has issued a statement saying Lilyana Cook has been located and Steffany Hamner is in custody. Previous story: MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued an Endangered Child Alert out of Johnson County. The TBI says 14-year-old Lilyana Cook was last seen Wednesday […]
Virginia-born sailor who died at Pearl Harbor to be reinterred after DNA identification
An Abingdon, Virginia man present at the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, will be buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on May 20, 2024. Seaman 1st Class James Holzhauer was 23 years old aboard the USS Oklahoma when the Japanese attacked. Holzhauer performed typical sailor duties such as upkeep and maintenance of the ship, but also handled ropes and wires, stored and secured items and assisted with cargo when it was moved on or off the ship. Occasionally, he would serve as lookout, telephone talker, messenger and other similar duties. He was also a member of the ship’s gun crew.
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