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Lawsuits challenging year-old model policies in full swing
(The Center Square) — One year after the Virginia Department of Education rolled out new model policies for the treatment of transgender students, the ACLU has undertaken several lawsuits on behalf of students identifying as transgender, saying the policies violate state and federal law. One lawsuit was dismissed Monday, and the other two will be heard on Aug. 6 and 20, one in federal court and the other in state circuit court. ...
Recount will decide if conservative US Rep. Bob Good loses primary to Trump-backed challenger
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — A recount of the votes cast in the Republican primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District will be held on July 31 to decide whether a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump will hold onto his narrow victory over U.S. Rep. Bob Good, one of the most conservative members of Congress.
Free skilled trades training available in Clintwood beginning next month
CLINTWOOD, Va. — Students can get free or low-cost training in skilled trades in Clintwood beginning this August, thanks to a partnership between the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority and Mountain Empire Community College. The partnership and skilled trades training opportunity are the result of an Appalachian Regional Commission...
The late, great Horton remembered by UVA Wise
WISE — On February 28, 2024, UVA Wise women’s basketball fifth-year player Caitlyn Ross was having a game for the ages. Playing at Tusculum University, the team was locked in a tight contest before Ross stepped up her game and practically willed the team to the double-overtime win. When the dust had settled, Ross ended up with 47 points and a new school single-game record for points in a game. Naturally, when a record is broken attention turns to the former record holder. In this case the record was 44 points scored by Pam Horton in 1983. Horton has a...
Marion kicks off The Hungry Mother Festival, food-eating competitions to begin Saturday
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – Competitive eaters are back in Marion this weekend for the 2024 Hungriest Mother Food Festival. It is part of the town’s “biggest summer weekend,” The Hungry Mother Festival. The two-day festival incorporates food-eating competitions, live music, beer and more. A dozen local businesses and food trucks provided the meals. New this […]
Border Bash welcomes AJ Smith, Orbital Planes to the stage
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Downtown Bristol’s summer concert series, Border Bash, returned for its 24th year on Friday. The night consisted of live music from familiar favorites and new faces, shopping and a wide variety of food. This year, Border Bash welcomed AJ Smith and Orbital Planes to the stage. Orbital Planes kicked off the […]
Bristol Public Library launches BPL Roadshow to bring resources directly to locals
BRISTOL, Va (WCYB) — The Bristol Public Library is trying to reach the community in a unique way. They call it the BPL Roadshow. It's an outreach vehicle that is bringing the library to you. Library leaders say they will take books on the road but they want it...
3-day event bringing weekend full of outdoor motorsport fun to Southwest Virginia
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Grundy, Virginia’s Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure will be packed with mud-slinging, outdoor toys next weekend. The park is hosting the 3rd annual Southern Gap Mountain Mayhem next weekend. People from all over the Southeast will bring their ATVs, 4x4s, dirt bikes and more to Southwest Virginia for a weekend full […]
Tennessee won’t remove people from voting rolls for not proving citizenship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new letter has been sent to thousands of Tennessee voters after a notice last month was criticized as possible voter intimidation. The June notice said voters had to prove they are a U.S. citizen or request to be removed from the voter roll. It also warned the registered voters that they would go to jail for up to two years for voting illegally.
Billy Ray Cyrus Claims He Was Blindsided by Ex Firerose’s Criminal History, Fighting Her Entering His Tennessee Mansion
Billy Ray Cyrus is refusing to allow his estranged wife, Firerose, back into his Tennessee mansion to pick up her any leftover property claiming he recently learned she has a criminal history — but sources close to her deny he was blindsided by the news, In Touch can exclusively report.
Axmen score tiebreaker win over Doughboys
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Greeneville Flyboys inched closer to a Appalachian League West Division title on Friday, as Johnson City fell in an extra-innings tiebreaker to Kingsport. Even the 3-3 final score is a bit deceiving, as the game went into the ninth inning tied, 1-1. A Cal Sefcik solo shot gave the Axmen […]
‘Get Ship Done!’ Mail-N-More to open new location in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The Tazewell Chamber of Commerce has announced an upcoming Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the arrival of Mail-N-More to the Bluefield area. Scheduled to take place at 3:00pm on Monday, July 22, 2024, the ceremony will welcome the shipping and supply service as the latest addition to the local […]
The Good Feet Store to host Kari’s Heart Foundation fundraiser
Jennifer Schoondyke with Kari’s Heart Foundation and Chris Guy with The Good Feet Store at The Pinnacle in Bristol, stopped by the Daytime studio, to tell us about the fundraiser happening tomorrow, that will see 50% of all sales at The Good Feet Store, going to help in the mission of Kari’s Heart Foundation. Please check out the video to learn more about this important fundraiser.
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