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Virginia volunteers continue hurricane relief efforts in Texas
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Danville nonprofit is still helping victims recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. It has been nearly two weeks since volunteers with God’s Pit Crew deployed to Houston, Texas to help with the much-needed relief efforts. “It was only a category one hurricane, but...
Mountain Student Achiever - Marcus Damron
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Marcus Damron was a senior at East Ridge High School where he graduated with a 4.27 GPA. He was vice president of the school’s National Honor Society and was the salutatorian for his class. Congratulations Marcus.
Route 80 Festival coming to Honaker
Last year the Town of Honaker applied for and received a grant worth $50,000 from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority. The funds were used, in part, for the construction of an amphitheater. On Aug. 3, 2024, the amphitheater will come alive as part of the first Route 80 Festival....
High School Standouts: Marion’s Wolfe takes life lessons from five-sport career
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – Marion graduate Parker Wolfe was never without something to do during his four years at the high school level. There was at least one activity always in-season. “[I played] Football and golf – basketball and indoor [track] and soccer. I did outdoor [track] last year, but didn’t do it this year […]
Virginia Highlands Festival returns for 75th year
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – The Virginia Highlands Festival is back and celebrating 75 years of Appalachia. This year, the festival kicks off July 26 and runs through Aug. 4. There will be over 200 events throughout the duration, including the much anticipated Appalachian supper at Hickory Fine Dining. Deirdre Cole, the festival’s Executive Director, and […]
Chris Ellis: WVDNR regulation updates are out
Sipping my morning go juice, awaiting the sun to make its way over the mountain to share its light on the day, I quickly glanced at the outdoor thermometer, and it read 59 degrees. When Blue and I loaded into the truck for our morning exercise trail run, I couldn’t...
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