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Committee recommends new budget proposal with 23.346 cent property tax increase
The Hawkins County Commission’s Budget Committee voted Monday to recommend approval of the 2024-25 fiscal year budget and charitable contributions with a 23.346 cent property tax increase. The only change to the budget as a result of Monday’s meeting was an increase in spending of approximately $19,000 to move the two county building maintenance employees from 35 to 40 hour weeks. County Mayor Mark DeWitte asked the Budget Committee to...
Bristol, Va. police release photo of vehicle in shooting investigation
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Bristol, Virginia police released an image of a vehicle believed to have been involved in a shooting Friday morning. The shooting happened on Moore Street at the campus of the former Virginia Intermont College, according to the Bristol, Virginia Police Department. Officers arrived to find a male with a gunshot wound […]
Temporary burn ban goes in to effect for Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Due to the recent dry weather conditions in the area, a burn ban will be in effect for Tazewell County, Virginia. The burn ban will be in place until Thursday, July 25, 2024, however the date could be reassessed by the Board. All outdoor burning activities, aside from cooking with charcoal […]
Head of company that tried to reopen Virginia hospital charged in $15 million Chicago embezzlement scheme
PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The United States Attorney’s Office for Northern Illinois has charged the CEO/president of a health company with Virginia ties for his involvement in a $15 million embezzlement scheme in Chicago. The indictment states that Sameer Suhail, current CEO and president of Foresight Hospital and...
KY and South Korea sign new driver’s license agreement
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear attended a signing ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, to formalize a driver’s license agreement between the two governments looking to support job growth. According to a release, Beshear is joined by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray and South Korea’s National Police Agency Commissioner General Hee-keun Yoon to […]
Four-term Sullivan County School Board member facing challenger
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Three-term Sullivan County School Board Member Randall Jones is facing a challenge from newcomer Todd McKinley in his bid for a fourth term on the board. McKinley won a three-way race in the Republican primary to appear on the ballot for the District 5 seat. Jones opted to run with no […]
Morgan Wallen fans ask if star will ‘show up’ to upcoming Tennessee concert after singer canceled show last-minute
MORGAN Wallen's latest tour announcement has left fans confused after the country music singer was forced to postpone a series of shows. Morgan, 31, is currently performing across the US as part of his One Night At A Time tour. On Monday, the Whiskey Glasses singer returned to Instagram after...
Investigators: Bank receipt documenting Aaron White’s account found near dismembered bodies
An affidavit from Grainger County investigators is revealing what Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents and the Grainger County Sheriff's Department found amid the search for suspect Aaron White, who is now in custody.
Sports briefs: Local all-stars finish fourth in state
ERWIN — The Mooresburg Bean Station Hancock County (MBSHC) Little League 12U All-Stars finished fourth in the state softball tournament held July 6-7 in Erwin, dropping a 7-6 decision to Smith County in the consolation game. Members of the 12U team are Payton Bradley, Emma Dalton, Gia Pearson and Dana Lucas of Mooresburg; Alena Harrell, Kylee Killion, Kaidy Kincer, Stephanie Kledzik, Karleigh Cline, Sadie Dalton and Bri Brewer of Bean Station; Amelia Trent of Hancock County; and Cherith Greene of Rogersville. ...
Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers
Hay and corn crops are suffering, and some cattle farmers are having to haul water and put out hay for their livestock. The post Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers appeared first on Cardinal News.
‘This is a really good day for commuters’: $40M in funding approved for Route 28 project in Va.
Transportation planners have approved a second round of funding in long-range plans to improve the commute on Virginia Route 28 between Manassas Park and Fairfax County. Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem (D-Prince William County) said the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority OK’d $40 million to fund road improvements that include innovative intersection designs, a raised median and a 1.75 mile-long sidewalk between Manassas in the Yorkshire area of Prince William County.
Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – July 12, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, July 12: In Virginia, in a light test compared to last week, state graded feeder cattle mostly 3.00 to 15.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales too few for trend. Slaughter cows mostly 3.00 to 8.00 lower. Compared to two weeks ago, […] The post Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – July 12, 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Maryland, Virginia State Police looking to win ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s that time of the year again, and Maryland and Virginia State troopers have entered the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest to show off their cruisers. The 11th annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” contest features cool pictures of state trooper vehicles nationwide. To enter the competition, state agencies show off their creativity […]
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