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‘Coach Jen’ breaks barriers with Aces
Jen Hammond, the Aces’ associate coach and catching specialist, has become one of the hardest working baseball coaches in Northern Virginia. Yes, you heard that right: baseball. Her expertise has helped to develop the women’s baseball movement in the region, but also assisted the Aces, who have caught fire,...
Men’s Swimming Sweeps VaSID Major Awards, Garners 20 All-State Citations
FERRUM, Va. - The Washington and Lee University men's swimming team swept the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) major awards, earning 20 All-State citations, including 14 first-team selections. Rising junior Dalton Jobe was named the Commonwealth's Swimmer of the Year, also earning first-team All-State honors in free distance, free sprint,...
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...
JCPD promotes autism awareness with challenge coin
The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) has teamed up with The Arc Washington County to develop a challenge coin to encourage autism awareness. The coin is called the ‘Bear-rier Breaker’ because it is in the shape of a bear. The bear, pictured on one side of the coin, symbolizes courage, protection and wisdom. The son […] The post JCPD promotes autism awareness with challenge coin appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Missing 7-Year-Old Nova Rice Found Safe, East Tennessee Community Breathes Sigh of Relief
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has successfully located seven-year-old Nova Rice, who was previously at the center of an Endangered Child Alert. Nova was reported missing earlier this week, last seen wearing a distinctive blue tie-dyed shirt adorned with a smiley face, paired with blue jean shorts. This information was first shared by WVLT today.
Ridgefields Invitational returns next week, showcasing course improvements
The 74th Ridgefields Invitational is set to tee off next week in Kingsport. Brandon Worley won a rain-shortened tournament last year. This year's event will take place July 26-28 at Ridgefield Golf and Athletic club. Ridgefields owner Stan Pace is excited to show off all the hard work his crew...
Emerson College/The Hill poll: More eyes on Virginia ahead of 2024 election
Ahead of the 2024 Presidential election and state elections, Your Local Election Headquarters is looking into how Virginians will vote and how they feel about the state of the country, the Commonwealth and the government.
Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside
The Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor will promote a region that generally encompasses the Blacksburg, Roanoke, Danville and Martinsville metropolitan areas. The post Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
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,...
As North Carolina gears up for offshore wind energy, Virginia provides some pointers
A tour boat carrying engineers, regulators, and reporters cut through choppy water 15 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and a group representing a network of economic development organizations chartered the boat to give the North Carolina crowd a close-up view of wind energy.
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