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VA Senators announce $625,000 to reduce youth substance use
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced on July 12th, $625,000 for community-based coalitions in Harrisonburg, Roanoke, Ashland, Rocky Mount, and Luray to reduce youth substance use. The funding was awarded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.
2.2 magnitude quake rumbles Sparta area near Virginia border, US Geological Survey says
A small earthquake shook the Town of Sparta near the Virginia border Saturday morning.With a magnitude of 2.2, it happened around 5:45 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.This is the fourth one in the last month.On June 18, two earthquakes happened in the Sparta area:2.3 magnitude quake happened at 4:41 a.m. 2.3 magnitude quake happened about 30 minutes laterThe following day, the earth rumbled again. This earthquake registered a 2.1 magnitude.Overall, Saturday's earthquake is the 16th recorded earthquake this year in North Carolina.SEE ALSO | 5.1 magnitude earthquake reported in Sparta, could be felt across parts of central North Carolina
Hot Saturday afternoon but less humid, stray shower or t-storm possible in the mountains
The Storm Team 11 Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies Saturday afternoon with a 20% chance of a pop-up shower or thunderstorm mainly across the mountains. The high will be 93 degrees. Partly cloudy skies are forecast tonight with a low of 67 degrees. Partly cloudy skies are forecast for...
BVPD searching for 3 persons of interest after shooting on former Virginia Intermont campus
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol Virginia Police Department (BVPD) is investigating an alleged shooting that took place Friday morning on the former Virginia Intermont (VI) College’s campus. A news release from the BVPD said officers responded to the former college campus at around 6:09 a.m. amid reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located a […]
Clerk attacked with knife at Chilhowie Exxon; police ask for public's assistance
A clerk was attacked with a knife early Saturday at a Chilhowie, Virginia Exxon, police say. The incident happened at approximately 12:45 a.m. According to police, a Hispanic man entered the Exxon at 409 Whitetop Road. Police say the suspect asked for assistance and when the clerk walked away the...
Schedule: Week 8 of Summer in the Park at Warriors’ Path State Park
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The annual Summer in the Park program at Warriors’ Path State Park is entering its eighth week. Daily activities ranging from weaving to hikes to old-timey games are planned. All activities are free to the public. Here are the events planned for July 15 – 21 (all activities meet in and […]
Tennessee football reveals ‘Volunteer State’ edition of Smokey Grey alternate uniforms
Tennessee’s Smokey Grey alternate uniforms are getting a refresh ahead of the 2024 season with the Vols fully unveiling the “Volunteer State” edition of the jerseys on Saturday morning. After teasing the release for weeks – and one leak of the new uniform on the hanger at a local sporting goods store – Tennessee shared a hype video and photos of the new look that prominently feature the iconic tri-star logo on the state’s flag. The main changes to the uniform are an orange version of the flag’s emblem on the side of the shoulders and a bold “Tennessee” across the front above the jersey numbers.
Heat returns... near 100 next week
LYNCHBURG, Va — Many of our yards finally received a good soaking of rain!. These radar totals on the graphic with this story should be close to what you observed in your rain gauge. The heaviest rain fell east of US 29. Unfortunately, but as expected, the entire ABC13...
White Pine couple open new antique shop
Owners Beverly and Aaron McGinnis are putting the finishing touches on their new store, Possum Creek Antiques and Primitives in White Pine. Located at 3203 Oak Street, the store celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, July 13 at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be served at the grand opening and door prizes given away. While the couple’s previous store on State Street in White Pine included vendors, this location does not...
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