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Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows
Clinic closures in the wake of the Dobbs decision and questions about the legality of emergency contraceptives, including disinformation that some are abortion drugs, may have contributed to a sharp drop in the rate of prescriptions for contraceptives in states with the most restrictive abortion bans, according to a University of California Los Angeles study. […] The post Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Raleigh man drowns while trying to save child in Virginia river, deputies say
GLOUCESTER, Va. (WNCN) — A Raleigh man drowned in Virginia while attempting to rescue a child who was swept away by a current last week. Hai Paul Tran, 57, was identified as the drowning victim, according to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office. According to the GCSO, deputies responded...
Volunteer names interim football coach
CHURCH HILL — Volunteer High School will turn to veteran coach Mike Castle to lead the Falcons into battle this fall on the football field. Castle’s new role as the interim head coach was officially announced Monday morning in a meeting with players, who are just coming off the TSSAA’s mandatory two-week dead period. Castle takes over for Jesse McMillan, who resigned June 17 to accept an assistant coaching and teaching position at Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport. ...
Will offshore wind presence get even bigger off Ocean City? Here's the latest
The first auction of 2024 for more land leased for offshore wind off the Delmarva Peninsula was cleared for Aug. 14 after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released the Central Atlantic Final Sale Notice. The notice is the last step required by the agency to hold a lease auction for the...
‘Let Freedom Wag’ adoption event held at Young-Williams Animal Center
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Young-Williams Animal Center held its “Let Freedom Wag” adoption event this weekend, and one location adopted out all of its dogs on Saturday. The event, which waived adoption fees for all animals, resulted in all dogs at the Kingston Pike location being adopted. Staff...
Woman recovering after bear encounter in Gatlinburg, TWRA says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Sunday morning, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced a woman is recovering after an encounter with a bear in Gatlinburg. According to TWRA, at 12:30 a.m., a woman left her room at the Super 8 Hotel on Historic Nature Trail in Gatlinburg and was scratched on her leg by a bear that was eating from an unsecured trashcan.
MNPD: Jackson woman killed in racing-related crash on I-24; Charges anticipated against driver
Police said charges are anticipated against the driver who “appeared to be a racing another vehicle” early Sunday morning before crashing on Interstate 24, resulting in the death of his passenger.
Heat Advisory in Effect for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Amid Sweltering Conditions
As the summer sun climbs high and the city bustles with the usual rush, D.C. along with parts of Maryland and Virginia face sweltering heat that demands attention and caution. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening, warning of heat index values around 105 expected. Citizens across the region are advised to brace themselves for what promises to be, a blistering Monday.
Pinpoint Weather: Heat continues, daily storm chance
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The hot weather pattern continues across Southwest and Central Virginia for the week. Showers and thunderstorms are possible each day. It will be a mild and muggy start to Monday with morning temperatures in the 60s and lower 70s. A mix of sun and clouds will be overhead as temperatures rise […]
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.
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...
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