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Bristol, Va. traffic stop nets 2,000 fentanyl pills, police say
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Police found around 2,000 fentanyl pills during a traffic stop early Wednesday morning, according to the Bristol, Virginia Police Department. The department said vice and narcotics detectives and patrol officers conducted a traffic stop around 2 a.m. After a police K9 alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle, detectives […]
Barter Theatre actor recognized by 400 Years of African American History Commission
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — Terrance Jackson, actor and Director of Outreach and Black Stories Black Voices at the Barter Theatre, has been honored by the 400 Years of African American History Commission. The award recognizes Jackson’s contributions to the arts and his dedication to portraying the richness and diversity of African American history and culture […]
Judge threatens Sean Williams with gag order at day 2 of federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — A judge threatened accused child rapist Sean Williams with a gag order on the second day of his federal trial in Greeneville on Wednesday. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last July where authorities said Williams tried to escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Williams is also accused of escaping from a prisoner transport van in October. Williams was eventually captured in Florida in November.
Governor signs measures to ensure higher education funding for military dependents for next two years
“We are grateful that the governor and General Assembly agreed to provide funding in the state’s budget to help Virginia’s public colleges and universities offset the cost of VMSDEP for the next two years,” said VCCS Chancellor David Dore. “Until now, there had been no state appropriation to compensate our institutions of higher education for the cost of the tuition they are required to waive.”
VDACS grant program intended to address invasive blue catfish population
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is accepting grant funding applications for a program designed to address the growing population of an invasive fish species in and around the Chesapeake Bay.
KSP arrests West Virginia man in Pike Co. on three charges
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky State Police arrested Tyrone L. Davis, 42, of Williamson, West Virginia on July 21, 2024 after an attempted warrant service. Davis was the subject of the warrant service and was believed to be logging in a field just off of Lynntrough Branch in the Majestic community in Pike County.
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