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Dog Tag Brigade motorcycle club hosts benefit ride to support local Honor Flight
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Dog Tag Brigade veteran motorcycle club hosted a charity bike ride in Johnson City to benefit the Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands on Saturday. The group met at Tulip’s Grub and Pub, and each person participating donated $20 to the Honor Flight organization, which works to send veterans […]
JCPD: Tractor-trailer blows two tires, flips after exiting Interstate 26
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A trash spill was cleaned off of Okolona Road in Johnson City on Saturday after a tractor-trailer simultaneously blew two tires and flipped while exiting an Interstate 26 off ramp. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. According to a Johnson City police officer that News Channel […]
City banks finance award for 30th year
While no one really likes paying taxes, citizens of Mount Airy at least can be assured that taxpayer dollars are properly cared for — judging by the city continuing to receive an award from a national organization. For the 30th-straight year, the municipal Finance Department has garnered the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. That award is the highest recognition attainable in the realm of governmental accounting and...
UNC Health Appalachian President and CEO Chuck Mantooth to retire effective Jan. 1
BOONE — After a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in healthcare leadership, Chuck Mantooth, president and CEO of UNC Health Appalachian, has decided to retire, effective Jan. 1. “Chuck has been an integral part of UNC Health Appalachian since he joined the organization in 1992. When we began discussing his retirement in Fall 2023, we asked him to give us another year and continue through 2024, and he graciously agreed,” said UNCHA’s Board of Trustees Chairman Jim Deal. “His vision, dedication, and commitment...
Puppy pageant at Stickley Farm raises funds for local animal shelters
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Some furry friends gathered at Stickley Farm on Saturday to compete in a puppy pageant. Dogs of all shapes and sizes competed in 11 different categories ranging from cutest wiggle butt to best rescue. All the money raised from the dog show goes directly...
Wilkes County man dies after hitting dog, being thrown from motorcycle, troopers say
ROARING RIVER, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is dead after he was thrown from a motorcycle when he hit a dog in Wilkes County on Thursday, according to an NC State Highway Patrol news release. Around 2 p.m., troopers responded to and investigated a fatal crash in Wilkes County on Bethany Ford Road near Royal […]
Friends and family remember Victor Birchfield
NORTHEAST, Tenn. (WCYB) — Dean Davison has been Birchfield's friend for 15 years. He tells News 5’s Yannia Nordelo that from the moment Birchfield was reported missing they dedicated hours on end searching for answers. The whole thing was to find Victor so that distracts you I guess...
ARH Board of Trustees appoints Angie Hatton to the ARH Foundation Board of Directors
Appalachian Regional Healthcare announced in a statement that the Board of Trustees has appointed Angie Hatton to the ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Board of Directors effective immediately. In this role, the statement said, Hatton’s contributions will be instrumental in supporting the ARH Foundation’s mission of furthering healthcare, education, and...
VA Senators announce $625,000 to reduce youth substance use
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced on July 12th, $625,000 for community-based coalitions in Harrisonburg, Roanoke, Ashland, Rocky Mount, and Luray to reduce youth substance use. The funding was awarded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.
Wytheville Lion’s Club Charity Carnival happening July 15-20
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Wytheville Lion’s Club Charity Carnival is happening July 15-20 on 1000 E Main Street in front of Wytheville Community College. The carnival will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Ride wristbands are...
Hot Saturday afternoon but less humid, stray shower or t-storm possible in the mountains
The Storm Team 11 Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies Saturday afternoon with a 20% chance of a pop-up shower or thunderstorm mainly across the mountains. The high will be 93 degrees. Partly cloudy skies are forecast tonight with a low of 67 degrees. Partly cloudy skies are forecast for...
2.2 magnitude quake rumbles Sparta area near Virginia border, US Geological Survey says
A small earthquake shook the Town of Sparta near the Virginia border Saturday morning.With a magnitude of 2.2, it happened around 5:45 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.This is the fourth one in the last month.On June 18, two earthquakes happened in the Sparta area:2.3 magnitude quake happened at 4:41 a.m. 2.3 magnitude quake happened about 30 minutes laterThe following day, the earth rumbled again. This earthquake registered a 2.1 magnitude.Overall, Saturday's earthquake is the 16th recorded earthquake this year in North Carolina.SEE ALSO | 5.1 magnitude earthquake reported in Sparta, could be felt across parts of central North Carolina
High speed chase ends in shooting death of driver
A Charlotte man is dead, apparently from a gunshot after leading police on a high-speed chase across multiple counties before crashing in Surry County. Dashawn Sanchez Samuels, 20, of Charlotte, died in the incident, although it is not clear who fired the shot that killed him. The incident unfolded shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, when a North Carolina Highway patrol officer attempted to stop a blue passenger car on I-77...
Investigators uncover alleged theft ring targeting Walmarts, Sam’s Clubs in at least 10 states
Yorktown, Va. (WTVR) Seven people are in Virginia police custody accused of being part of a sophisticated theft ring targeting retail stores like Walmart and Sam’s Club. Police say the group went from store to store stealing televisions, which they then sold online. “A huge operation for them,” said...
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