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Virginia psychologist surrenders license after years of fighting with patient
All the details in our Health Safety stories come from publicly available Final Orders, Consent Orders, Orders of Suspension and other documents from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals. For more information, see the Editor’s note below the story. CHARLOTTESVILLE – A client was in session with Brian Hocking, a clinical psychologist working in Charlottesville. She felt uncomfortable opening up to him, worried she might make him angry. ...
Republican states adopt more voter list maintenance bills than states with Democratic trifectas and divided governments
Fourteen states adopted new laws related to maintaining accurate voter registration rolls in the first half of 2024. Ten of these bills came from states with Republican trifectas, two from states with Democratic trifectas, and two from states with divided governments. New laws in five states expand data-sharing procedures or...
Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project
RICHMOND, VA — Gov.Glenn Youngkin today announced the allocation of $30.1 million from the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund (TPOF) to the City of Suffolk for the Route 460 Road Improvement Project to support the Port 460 Logistics Center Development in Hampton Roads. This project is said to be vital to the future growth of the […] The post Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project appeared first on The Tidewater News.
New poll shows Trump leading in 'battleground' Virginia
(The Center Square) — Another pre-shooting poll conducted before the New York Times/Siena College poll, whose results were released Monday, shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump flip-flopped, with Trump leading Biden by 3%. Virginia Commonwealth University’s Summer 2024 Commonwealth Poll, conducted between June 24 and July 3, revealed 39% of respondents indicating they would vote for Trump if they had to vote then and 36% saying they would vote for Biden. The Times/Siena College poll, conducted in the days just prior to...
About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia
Virginia's royal governor, Lord Dunmore, offered freedom to any enslaved laborers who enlisted with the British. After the war, those Black Loyalists were evacuated to Canada, where their legacy is still honored today. The post About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Greer selected as new leader of HCHS girls basketball program
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. With seven trips to the 13th Region Tournament finals in the first 11 years of the program, the Harlan County Lady Bears experienced an amazing start after the school opened in 2008. The Lady Bears haven’t been back since 2018, and Gary Greer began the task of returning […] The post Greer selected as new leader of HCHS girls basketball program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Free dental clinic coming to Wise County July 19-20
WISE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A free dental clinic will take place in Wise County on July 19 and 20. The Mission of Mercy dental clinic will offer free dental services including cleanings, fillings, oral surgery and x-rays at the event. Limited denture repairs, relines and simple partials will also be available. The event will […]
Runaway juvenile charged with attempted murder after attacking Chilhowie clerk with knife, leading pursuit in Tenn.
CHILHOWIE, Va. (WJHL) – A juvenile suspect was taken into custody by Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) early Saturday around an hour after allegedly attacking a gas station clerk with a knife in Chilhowie, Virginia. According to a release Wednesday from the Chilhowie Police Department, a THP trooper witnessed a vehicle swerving while using a cell […]
Community Heroes: Marc Bradley’s passion saves endangered species
GATE CITY, Va. (WJHL) — Conservation efforts to preserve endangered species are often an uphill battle. But just outside of Gate City, Virginia, Creation Kingdom Director Marc Bradley is doing his part to save some exotic species from extinction, and educating visitors about animals that are not native to our area. For more than a […]
New breakfast spot ‘Cast Iron Café’ opens in Bristol, Virginia
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A new breakfast restaurant opened its doors in Bristol, Virginia. Cast Iron Café is located at 1386 Old Airport Road, is open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on weekdays and is closed on weekends. Rebekah Huntsman and her husband Dakota own the café and both come from culinary backgrounds. “We’re […]
Man convicted of 2021 Marion murder of Teresa Greer
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — A Virginia man was convicted of first-degree murder on Wednesday, among other charges, for the 2021 murder of Teresa Greer. Jason Whittaker, 40, was convicted of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty, according to Commonwealth's Attorney Phillip Blevins. His sentencing is scheduled for November...
RAM Clinic returns to Grundy, seeking volunteers
GRUNDY, Va. (WJHL) — A Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic will return to Grundy, Virginia on Oct. 12 and 13. Organizers are seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and support staff for the clinic. The nonprofit said it also needs volunteers for the overnight parking lot and interpreters. Those interested in volunteering are asked […]
Local high school students help with upkeep at Chilhowie Town Park
CHILHOWIE, Tenn. — Students from local southwest Virginia high schools gathered at the Chilhowie Town Park to help with upkeep around the grounds. The students are a part of Upward Bound, a program that serves students in underrepresented areas. The program offers students opportunities to visit colleges and universities,...
Bristol, Virginia considers outlawing camping on city-owned property
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — People experiencing homelessness were on the minds of City Council members as they discussed a change to the public camping section of the city code in a called meeting Tuesday. Current city code states it is illegal to camp on sidewalks and right of ways. The code details what qualifies as […]
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