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Lauren Fisher | Honoree for July 19th, 2024
Lauren Fisher was nominated by her friend, Tracy Hovis, who said “Lauren is a great nurse. She is very devoted and loves her job. She works at the VA with Our Veterans every day and is devoted to doing an awesome job helping them.” Lauren, thanks for all you’ve done for the community. As a way of saying thanks, you will receive a $100 gift card to Twin Peaks Restaurants.
Robert Ward appointed as Activation Capital’s interim president and chief executive officer
He most recently has served as Virginia’s chief transformation officer. The Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Authority Board has appointed Robert Ward as interim president and chief executive officer of Activation Capital, an innovation ecosystem development organization, effective today. Ward is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience...
Virginia Democrats welcome ‘IUD Express Tour’ in fight for contraceptive rights
A 20-foot IUD inflatable called "Freeda" made a trip to Richmond on Wednesday, July 17, as part of its "IUD Express Tour" traveling state-to-state with the organization Americans for Contraception. The campaign is designed to educate and engage the public on the importance of protecting the right to contraception.
Celebrate National Oyster Week This August (Don’t Wait for the “R” Months)
It’s time to give our favorite bivalve the credit it deserves!. National Oyster Week comes to us August 5-11, with oyster specials and events happening around Maryland, DC, Virginia, and beyond. Dozens of restaurants are offering shucking classes, specialty recipes, and discounted prices on all your favorite menu items to get everyone eating the Bay’s hardest worker.
Mexican fugitive wanted for rape deported from Virginia
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — A 42-year-old Mexican fugitive wanted for rape in his home country was deported from the United States on July 17, according to Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Washington, D.C. Alejandro Piedras-Padilla was removed from the U.S. and handed over to Mexican authorities, stated ERO...
Harlan Co. cities continue working toward wastewater treatment plan
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Monday, Cumberland, Benham and Lynch hosted the first monthly meeting to make plans for the three wastewater systems. The meeting was at the Senior Citizens Center in Cumberland and started at 6 p.m. “The three cities have all had some issues in the past...
Marion gears up for Hungry Mother Festival with food challenge and live music
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — An exciting weekend for Marion residents, the Hungry Mother Festival is coming to town. The festival is a three-day event starting this Friday and ending on Sunday, July 21st. It will include arts and crafts, live music, food vendors, and also a food challenge. Marion...
Fun Fest to kick off with parade on Friday
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Fun Fest in Kingsport is kicking off on Friday with a parade through Downtown Kingsport. The parade begins at Clinchfield and West Center Street, travel down Center Street, turn onto East Sullivan Street, and make their way back to Clinchfield. There are nearly 100 events...
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