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Veterans at risk of possible delays in medical benefits
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – When members of Congress return from their month-long recess in September, they’ll only have a few days to address an important deadline to avoid possible delays to veteran’s medical benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs is facing a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall, mostly for the PACT Act, that it says […]
Theater, textile mill, bank projects get state funding for restoration
The renovation of a dilapidated movie theater in Tazewell, a project to restore a former textile plant in Goshen and a plan to turn an old bank into an event space in Pamplin all received Industrial Revitalization Funds. The post Theater, textile mill, bank projects get state funding for restoration appeared first on Cardinal News.
Gov. Justice appoints Adam Wolfe as as Circuit Judge of the 12th Family Circuit Court serving Mercer and McDowell Counties
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of Adam Wolfe to the 12th Family Circuit Court, serving Mercer and McDowell Counties. Wolfe won the election for the same seat and will begin his full term in 2025. A resident of Princeton, Wolfe earned his Bachelor’s of Social Work from Concord University in 2003, and […] The post Gov. Justice appoints Adam Wolfe as as Circuit Judge of the 12th Family Circuit Court serving Mercer and McDowell Counties appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
1 fatality reported in apartment fire in Lebanon
The Lebanon Police Department has said that one person has died and another sent to the hospital after a fire at Fox Meadows apartment complex on Thursday. Multiple families have also been displaced. Russell County Sheriff Bill Watson says a call came in about a fire and explosion at the complex. Watson believes that oxygen tanks inside the apartment may have caused the explosion. The Virginia State Police Arson Investigators have been called in to assist police in the investigation. The Department of Emergency Management in Russell County is helping those families that have been displaced.
Virginia Department of Corrections unveils new inmate literacy program to reduce recidivism
The program, which will be self-paced and taught by certified inmate tutors, will allow inmates to learn to read with the goal of transitioning into a GED program. Recent data shows those who are released from VADOC custody with a GED re-offend 16.9% of the time, compared to 18.2% for the rest of the prison population.
Virginia man dead following listeria outbreak
VIRGINIA, USA — A man has died following the recent listeria outbreak, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported. VDH has identified him as a 65-year-old from Virginia's Eastern Health District. Boar's Head, a famous lunch meat company, recalled 71 of its meat products due to the listeria outbreak.
Evidence left at crime scene lands woman in jail
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Blood and fingerprints left at a crime scene led to the capture of a burglary suspect. On July 28, 2024, at around 10:30 AM, Officer E. D. Leftwich was sent by Mercer County 911 to 800 Highland Ave, Princeton, Mercer County, WV, in response to a reported burglary. Upon arriving, he […]
Smyth County airport receives state funding for removal project
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Mountain Empire Airport, located in Smyth County, Virginia, received $50,000 in state funding for an obstruction removal project. The Virginia Aviation Board announced on Wednesday that $9.5 million will go towards projects at airports across the Commonwealth. Mountain Empire Airport, located at 8223 Lee Highway in Rural Retreat, was awarded […]
Sheriff’s office accepting donations for families of Smyth Co. deputies killed, injured
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Smyth County Sheriff’s Office has organized Fund the First Campaigns for the families of Deputy Hunter Reedy and Deputy Michael Fedorchuk. Deputy Reedy was fatally shot on Aug. 9 during a traffic stop-turned-shooting in Smyth County, and Deputy Fedorchuk was injured. The Smyth County Sheriff’s Office is accepting donations for both […]
Emory & Henry kicks off first year as a University
EMORY, Va. (WJHL) – Since 1836, Emory & Henry College has been a household name in Southwest Virginia. But starting in the fall, the school will see major changes, most prominently to its name. On Aug. 1, the school officially transitioned from a College to a University. According to interim president Dr. Lou Fincher, the […]
Halle Berry, Senator Capito discuss Advancing Menopause and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito and actress Halle Berry hosted a roundtable discussion on Wednesday regarding the Advancing Menopause and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act. The bipartisan legislation would boost federal menopause research and coordinate existing programs within the government in relation to menopause and women’s health. “Menopause can impact every […]
Aroma Coffee House brings Latin American roots to Bristol, Virginia
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL)—Aroma Coffee House, a new Latino-owned small business, recently opened in Bristol, Virginia. It offers an array of sweet treats and pick-me-ups. Aroma Coffee House is located at 4863 Lee Highway and is owned by Rene Diaz, who has Honduran roots. He told News Channel 11 that he hopes people can come to […]
Appalachian Fair welcomes Bart Long's Clydesdales for special appearances
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — The Appalachian Fair starts next week, and there will be some special guests this year. Bart Long's Clydesdales will be at the fair all day long on August 19 and August 20. Community members will be able to pet the Clydesdales and there will be...
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