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Colorado Teen Dies in Electrified Lake in Virginia over 4th of July Weekend
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - A Colorado teenager was killed after he jumped into what may have been an electrified lake in Virginia and drowned. 18 year-old Jesse Hamric was at a 4th of July gathering with family and friends at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia at a private home with a dock. Two of hamric’s friends attempted to jump into the lake when they saw Harmic in distress but were stopped by an electric shock.
Former teacher sentenced to 10 years
A Harlan County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after entering a plea of guilty on charges including third-degree rape and criminal possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. Brian W. Bailey, of Benham, was sentenced in Letcher County Circuit Court on June 26. According to a previous report, […] The post Former teacher sentenced to 10 years appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
What’s Next: Virginia’s Military Survivors and Dependents program
Washington (DC News Now) — Changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents program have many military families in the commonwealth panicking, but it seems lawmakers have found a solution. The program proves tuition assistance to family members of military members and first responders who are killed or disable in the line of duty. Northern […]
Kingsport to hold public meeting on Main Street Rebuild project
The City of Kingsport is hosting a public meeting on July 8 regarding the Main Street Rebuild project. The meeting will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at city hall on broad street. The meeting will allow input from residents, businesses and property owners who have questions or concerns about the Main Street Rebuild project. The public is also welcome to attend. The Main Street Rebuild is a $20 million, multi-year construction project that is designed to improve and beautify one of the main gateways into downtown Kingsport. Work began on the project in November 2022.
Carter County Sheriff: Body found near Butler in Johnson County after search
A spokesperson for the Carter County sheriff’s office said midday Saturday, Johnson County deputies found human remains in the Butler community. The remains were sent for a forensic examination and identification in Johnson City. A spokesperson said the remains were found Saturday afternoon as part of a joint search between the Johnson and Carter County sheriff’s offices and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley said the investigation is ongoing, and more details would be released when available.
Danville Otterbots sweep Johnson City, hold down first in Appy League
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The Danville Otterbots remain red hot entering mid-July. An 8-6 win on Sunday over Johnson City completed a sweep at Dan Daniel Park - a home park rapidly becoming feared in the Applachian League. Through 28 games, Danville is 12-4 at home. The Otterbots pitching...
Home teams squeak out Sunday Appy League victories
(WJHL) – All three contests involving Appalachian League West squads came down to the late innings on Sunday night. In Kingsport, the Axmen held a 4-0 advantage into the fifth frame, until visiting Bristol evened things up, 4-4. However, the home squad locked down in the extra-innings tiebreaker to claim a victory. Devan Zirwas drove […]
Axing the competition: Kingsport cuts down Bristol in tiebreaker triumph
The Appy League closed out their week with a Sunday showdown between the Kingsport Axmen and the Bristol State Liners. Scoreless into the third, here comes Kingsport. Devan Zirwas knocked an RBI-double into left field to get things going. It worked for him, why not for Cal Sefcik. Sefcik gaps...
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol to open “The Marketplace” dining spot on Tuesday
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL)—When many people hear “Hard Rock,” they think of a traditional café-style restaurant. However, the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol is adding a unique feature in hopes of becoming a popular dining spot within the casino. The new dining hall, “The Marketplace,” is a fast-service dining hall above the casino. […]
Rankin inducted into National High School Hall of Fame
Perhaps the earliest footnote in a career full of milestones and shattered records, Gary Rankin heeded the advice of his father as he first launched his prep coaching career decades ago at his high school alma mater, Smith County High School. What was Rankin’s Plan B? “That’s a great question, and my backup plan came from my father,” Rankin said. “When I first took the job at Smith County, that...
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