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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 […]
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.
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...
Song of the Mountains taping to feature Sam Bush
MARION, Va. (WDBJ) - Song of the Mountains continues its 20th season with a performance from bluegrass star Sam Bush and the central Kentucky band Jeff Parker & Company. The taping is happening Saturday, June 1 at The Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia. Tickets are on sale now. The performance...
Water rescues performed during flooding in Bluewell
BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) — The town of Bluewell in Mercer County experienced flash flooding Saturday night and several people needed to be evacuated. The Princeton Rescue Squad quickly mobilized it’s Water Rescue Team in order to ferry the stranded families out of their apartment complex. Around ten families had to be rescued from the swiftly […]
State budget includes money to study tapping into natural gas pipeline in Tazewell and Russell counties
Local officials have been working for years to bring broader access to natural gas to their communities. The post State budget includes money to study tapping into natural gas pipeline in Tazewell and Russell counties appeared first on Cardinal News.
Several local businesses cleaning up after concentrated flooding in Bluewell
BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) — After a night of heavy rains, local businesses in Bluewell, West Virginia began taking stock of the damage done to their shops. A few of the things you’ll notice heading into Bluewell are standing water on 52 and a bright orange High Water sign. From there it will be large puddles […]
Turner new head coach at PikeView High
Former Pulaski County head football coach Jack Turner has accepted the position of head coach at PikeView High School in West Virginia. Turner takes the helm of the Panthers after serving as offensive line coach for Ferrum College. Prior to that he worked as head coach at both Auburn and Carroll County high schools.
Food Lion Recognizes Long-term Associates for their Dedicated Service
Beckley W.Va. (WVDN) – Food Lion is proud to announce more than 350 associates are celebrating more than 30 years of service this year. Among them are two long-term associates from stores in the Bluefield/Beckley/Oak Hill, WV area. On April 18, associates were honored during an annual event where the retailer shares appreciation and gratitude […] The post Food Lion Recognizes Long-term Associates for their Dedicated Service appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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