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Marion Chief Clair named Vice President of Virginia Police Chief Association
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — Chief John Clair with the Marion Police Department will serve as Vice President of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP). The association elected new members for the 2024-2025 VACP Executive Board at the 99th annual conference on Aug. 26. At the conference, Clair was named the 1st Vice President […]
Bristol Casino looking to fill hundreds of positions
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A hiring event for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol was held on Tuesday. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol Property President Allie Evangelista told News Channel 11 the hotel and casino have positions open for everyone. “Because we are hiring hundreds of positions, we have a little bit for […]
Bristol, Virginia bans camping on city property
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — The Bristol, Virginia City Council expanded its camping ban to make it illegal for the homeless to camp on all city property. The current ban only applies to the city streets, alleys, and sidewalks. The expansion passed by a 3-2 vote on the second and...
Parents warned as children’s book sparks fire in car seat burning van and causing thousands of dollars in damage
PARENTS are being warned to keep a careful eye on a certain type of children’s book after one started a fire next to a child’s car seat this week. The car seat caught fire inside a North Carolina mother’s vehicle on Sunday, per authorities with the George Hildebran Fire and Rescue in Burke County – […]
Low-flying helicopters, airplanes expected over Stokes County for mineral mapping project
RESTON, Va. —The United States Geological Survey recently announced an aerial mapping project that will include Stokes County. Low-level airplane and helicopter flights are planned over broad regions of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The airborne survey will be conducted from August of 2024 for approximately one year, weather and wildfire restrictions permitting. The survey is being coordinated by the...
2K without power in Eastern Alamance County, according to Duke Energy
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — There are about 2,000 customers without power in eastern Alamance County, according to Duke Energy. The power outage map shows the Mebane/Haw River area affected due to fallen trees on equipment. The estimated time of restoration is 4:15 p.m. Stay with WFMY News 2 for...
Four bears euthanized in Swannanoa after breaking into homes, causing extensive damage
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission recently euthanized four bears, including two cubs, after the animals broke into two homes in Swannanoa, ransacking one and causing extensive damage. Ashley Hobbs, a special projects biologist with the commission, said the incident began Saturday, Aug. 17, at a home in Swannanoa while...
Dog attacked in High Point, owners warn neighbors
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — High Point dog owners are warning their neighbors after their dog was attacked. “It’s the most brutal thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” said Chuck Sova, a dog owner from High Point. On Sunday, Sova was walking his dog, Beau, when another dog attacked Beau.
Car stuck in a pond in Guilford County; 1 person pulled from water seriously hurt
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A car is currently stuck in a pond, according to Guilford County EMS. The scene is in the area of the 2400 block of NC 62 East. Video footage shows divers in the water actively searching for the car. EMS says that one person who was pulled from the water […]
'Small explosions' reported in Rowan County mailboxes, officials say
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — "Small explosions" in Rowan County mailboxes on Wednesday were caused by fireworks, deputies said. The Rowan County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on NC Highway 152 near Beaver Loop east of China Grove on Wednesday morning for a report of an explosion inside a mailbox.
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