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1 fatality reported in apartment fire in Lebanon
The Lebanon Police Department has said that one person has died and another sent to the hospital after a fire at Fox Meadows apartment complex on Thursday. Multiple families have also been displaced. Russell County Sheriff Bill Watson says a call came in about a fire and explosion at the complex. Watson believes that oxygen tanks inside the apartment may have caused the explosion. The Virginia State Police Arson Investigators have been called in to assist police in the investigation. The Department of Emergency Management in Russell County is helping those families that have been displaced.
Court must try to find jury in Sullivan Co. for Boswell trial, judge rules
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Megan Boswell appeared in Sullivan County court Thursday afternoon. News Channel 11 streamed the court appearance live on WJHL.com. The full court appearance can be watched in the video player above. During the hearing, Judge James “Jim” Goodwin addressed a pending motion for a change in venire, which would bring […]
Rogersville residents speak about BMA's $1.2M building purchase
Rogersville residents who felt they were deprived of an opportunity to voice an opinion on last month’s $1.2 million building purchase for a new City Hall expressed their concerns to the Board of Mayor of Aldermen on Tuesday. Among those concerns was insufficient public notice before such a major decision would be made on July 9. Purchase of the Occasions on the Square building was listed on the July 9...
Gov. Youngkin visits Shenandoah Valley to sign bills and give donations
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin made his way to the Friendly City on Thursday, stopping at James Madison University (JMU) for a quick bill-signing ceremony and the Rockingham County Fair to donate a portion of his salary to organizations. During an event at Anthony Seeger Hall, Youngkin...
Youngkin backs more tax cuts but Democrats say underfunded services need money first
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and his administration presented a rosy outlook for Virginia’s economy on Wednesday, telling lawmakers the last fiscal year ended with a $1.2 billion revenue surplus and job growth has beat back recession concerns.
A Home Contractor In Virginia Claims A $2.2 Million Lottery Jackpot After A Run Of Bad Luck
A Virginia contractor is smiling his way to the bank after winning almost $2 million in an online lottery game. Brent Butler, a Woodbridge resident, told Lottery officials he was ready to give up after having little luck playing the games, but he decided to give it another shot. Butler’s...
1 fatality reported in apartment fire in Lebanon
The Lebanon Police Department has said that one person has died and another sent to the hospital after a fire at Fox Meadows apartment complex on Thursday. Multiple families have also been displaced. Russell County Sheriff Bill Watson says a call came in about a fire and explosion at the complex. Watson believes that oxygen tanks inside the apartment may have caused the explosion. The Virginia State Police Arson Investigators have been called in to assist police in the investigation. The Department of Emergency Management in Russell County is helping those families that have been displaced.
Smyth County airport receives state funding for removal project
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Mountain Empire Airport, located in Smyth County, Virginia, received $50,000 in state funding for an obstruction removal project. The Virginia Aviation Board announced on Wednesday that $9.5 million will go towards projects at airports across the Commonwealth. Mountain Empire Airport, located at 8223 Lee Highway in Rural Retreat, was awarded […]
Youngkin wants comprehensive support for people leaving prison
About 10,000 people will be released from state prisons and jails this year, and Governor Glenn Youngkin worries that one in five will end up back behind bars within the next three years. “Across the country and here in Virginia we see surprisingly, disappointingly, shockingly high recidivism rates." he told...
Hurricane Ernesto could bring strong waves, rip currents to Delaware, Maryland, & Virginia beaches
BETHANY BEACH, Del. - Hurricane Ernesto is barreling toward Bermuda, but it also poses a threat to the coastal areas of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia this weekend. The potential dangers include strong waves and rip currents, Bethany Beach Patrol Captain Joe Donnelly told FOX 5 in an interview Thursday. "Saturday, we're looking at four-foot surf," Donnelly said. "On Sunday, it looks like it's going to build to four to six-foot. So, we're going to have some pretty significant waves out there, as well as rip currents through the weekend."
First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor Glenn Youngkin Announce 2024 Spirit of Virginia Award Recipients
On August 9th, 2024, at the Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax, Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin presented a Spirit of Virginia Award to Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching traditional mountain music to children. The event served live performances...
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