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Vice chair of Smyth County School Board arrested on child exploitation charges
Todd Stewart Williams is accused of spending more than $10,000 for nude photos and videos of young boys online. The post Vice chair of Smyth County School Board arrested on child exploitation charges appeared first on Cardinal News.
Law enforcement honors fallen deputy at Salem Red Sox Game
SALEM, Va. – Salem Memorial Ballpark, usually filled with the energetic buzz of America’s favorite pastime, took on a somber tone Friday night as fans and players began the game in silence to honor Smyth County Deputy Hunter Reedy. The annual “Back the Blue” event, hosted by The...
Teacher describes ‘chaotic’ day that led to conviction of Spotsylvania behavioral interventionist
Before Brandi Clark began a career with Spotsylvania County Public Schools in 2021, she worked with young children in California, Oregon and Colorado. She was a kindergarten teacher at Cedar Forest Elementary School from 2021-24 but declined to sign another contract with Spotsylvania schools at the end of last year.
Warriors Start Quick To Take Opening Win Over Cloudland
Happy Valley used a quick start to open the 2024 season with a win over a county rival. The Warriors scored 19 points in the opening 12 minutes – including a touchdown return on the opening kickoff – to take a 19-0 victory over Cloudland at Orr Field in Roan Mountain.
Hampton Rally Falls Short At Pigeon Forge
Hampton was unable to complete a rally on Friday night. The Bulldogs saw a late rally fall short in the season opener on Friday night as Hampton fell 20-14 to Pigeon Forge on the road. Hampton took the opening drive inside the PF 20, but a fumble ended the drive...
Cyclones Fall Short Against Science Hill
Elizabethton was unable to mount a comeback in the second half Friday night. The Cyclones dropped a 35-14 decision to Science Hill in the season opener at Citizens Bank Stadium. Science Hill struck early as Baylor Necessary scored on a 99-yard run in the first quarter to give SH a...
Milligan students’ art on display at William King Museum of Art
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (Aug. 23, 2024) — This fall, the works of Milligan University students will be on display in the Art Lab at the William King Museum of Art, the region’s premier visual art facility in Abingdon, Virginia. The exhibit, “Type + Image + Motion,” will be on...
$50,000 grant awarded to combat food insecurity among cancer patients
ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — Feeding Southwest Virginia just announced an exciting new partnership between Ballad Health and the American Cancer Society to help bring food to patients who need it the most. This opportunity to come together as three partners to provide food when the patients come in to...
Sports Car Maker To Build Left Hand EVs in Virginia
RBW Sports & Classics, a manufacturer of hand-built electric classic sports cars, will invest $8 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Danville, Virginia. The new facility will produce the company’s first left-hand drive RBW EV Roadster and GT models for the U.S. market. The project will create 144 new jobs.
Session's Hotel to host live performance of new song by local artists
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Three musicians came together in Bristol today to write a one-of-a-kind song. K.T. Vandyke, Daniel Davis, and Jenna Greene wrote and will perform a song they wrote all on the same day. This is part of a documentary series that highlights Appalachian heritage. The artists...
Justice-owned coal companies negotiate over $500K owed in Virginia
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Companies owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) continue to fight financial and legal battles. This time, it involves Tazewell County, Virginia. Tazewell County Treasurer David Larimer confirmed to 59News that coal companies owned by Governor Justice owe $572,692 in real estate, personal property, and mineral taxes. These fees are […]
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