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Nearly 1 in 3 central Virginians burdened by housing costs, according to Harvard study
Nearly one in three residents of the greater Richmond area are burdened by the cost of their housing, according to a study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Virginia prison leaders wrongly kept people past release dates, federal lawsuit alleges
Virginia’s Department of Corrections is facing a federal class-action lawsuit from a man who claims he was imprisoned more than a year past his expected release date because it incorrectly applied a law – a case his attorney says could impact hundreds.
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.
‘Unknown substance with unknown origin’ prompts health advisory for creek in Wise, Russell County
ST. PAUL, Va. (WJHL) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) issued recreational water and fish consumption advisories for Lick Creek in Wise and Russell counties due to contaminated water. The advisories are for the part of the creek from the 628 bridge to the confluence with the Clinch River. “For the safety of people […]
Washington Co., Va. issues ban on open-air burning, declares local emergency
Abingdon, VA. (WJHL)—Washington County, Virginia, has declared a local emergency and banned open-air burning due to fire hazard conditions, according to a release from the county. The ban is effective immediately and will last until further notice. The ban applies to all public and private properties. “This DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY DUE TO DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS […]
Gretchen Wilson Sells Luxurious Tennessee Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, just months after listing it for sale — and she received more than her asking price. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot home for sale on May 31, asking $625,000. The property had multiple offers within days, and the sale went into contingency status on June 3.
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 […]
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