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Fun Fest offers plenty for sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts
KINGSPORT — Kingsport’s Fun Fest includes a variety of activities for sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts during its nine-day run. The fun starts Friday, July 19, and continues through Saturday, July 27. Here’s a look at the sports- and outdoors-related events on tap: Tournaments • Pickle in the Park (sponsored by Kingsport Parks and Recreation)...
State Fair competitions for blue-ribbon bragging rights are now open
DOSWELL, VA (VR) — Cut flowers, duct tape, grilled cheese and Plymouth Rock are all part of competition categories at this year’s State Fair of Virginia, which will be held Sept. 27 through Oct. 6. Competition guides for both adult and youth creative and culinary arts, horticulture and field crops, as well as 4-H and FFA competitions […] The post State Fair competitions for blue-ribbon bragging rights are now open appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Frank Kilgore, Southwest Virginia’s ‘Unofficial Chamber of Commerce,’ Dies
This story was originally published by Cardinal News. When St. Paul lawyer Frank Kilgore felt that the high test scores of Southwest Virginia students weren’t getting enough attention, he called up newspapers across the state — not to pitch a story but to buy $10,000 worth of ads trumpeting his region’s accomplishments.
Virginia’s Top Business Ranking Set to Boost Real Estate Market, Says Expert
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Virginia is celebrating a major accolade as CNBC named it the number one state for business. The recognition is expected to have a significant impact on the real estate market. “Maybe it can help us be the number one state for real estate, which is a major part of business,” said Michael Guthrie. The positive ranking is anticipated to attract both people and employers to vibrant communities like Charlottesville, contributing to the real estate market.
Virginia Woman Wins $617K Lottery Jackpot Playing Online Monopoly Game
A Fredericksburg woman "couldn't stop yelling" after winning a six-figure jackpot playing Lottery games online.Myrna Johnson gave her kids a brief scare after playing the MONOPOLY Progressive Jackpots game on her personal device when she realized she had cashed in on a massive windfall.The lucky lo…
Virginia menhaden fleet files motion to dismiss lawsuit
Virginia-based Ocean Fleet Services and Ocean Harvesters filed a “motion to dismiss” a $2 billion lawsuit against seafood giant Cooke Inc. of New Brunswick, Canada, that claimed the firm violated U.S. foreign ownership laws with the acquisition in 2017 of Omega Protein in Reedville, Va. The lawsuit, filed...
RAM seeking volunteers for October event in Hawkins Co.
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Remote Area Medical (RAM) is in need of volunteers for an upcoming free dental, vision and medical service event in Hawkins County. RAM announced on Tuesday that volunteers were urgently needed for its Oct. 12-13 event servicing Eidson and other surrounding communities. The free, two-day event will be held at […]
Buchanan Co. Cop Shop Clean-Up to help send children to 4-H camp
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is helping young people involved in 4-H go to camp. On Wednesday, the 4-H Cop Shop Clean-Up will take place at the sheriff’s office in Vansant. During the event, members of the local 4-H extension will wash police and first responder vehicles from around […]
Financial counseling meetings to be held throughout Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Financial counseling meetings to help people with their credit scores will take place throughout Kingsport, the city announced on Tuesday. “Hwy 720; Where financial literacy and community intersect” is a regional initiative aimed at helping people through financial counseling to achieve a credit score of 720. “A healthy credit score can […]
Va. transportation board approves railway sale to support Southwest Va. passenger rail expansion
On Tuesday, Virginia reached another stop towards expanding passenger rail by authorizing the sale of the Virginian Line to Norfolk Southern Railway Company, valued at $5 million. The Commonwealth Transportation Board authorized the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to sell approximately 28 miles of track back to Norfolk Southern. The transportation...
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