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New River Valley Volvo Trucks to receive part of $208 million in federal funding
DUBLIN, Va. (WDBJ) - The New River Valley Volvo Trucks manufacturing facility is set to receive a portion of $208 million in federal funds, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced Thursday. The funding comes through the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program under the Inflation Reduction Act. The grant aims...
Local politicians met in Tazewell County for a tour of a mine methane capture facility
CEDAR BLUFF, VA (WVNS) – It was a smooth landing over at the Tazewell County Airport on the afternoon of Thursday, July 11, 2024. The landing corresponded with the arrival of the Ways and Means Supply Chain Tax Team from Washington D.C. U.S. representatives Carol Miller of West Virginia and Morgan Griffith of Virginia both […]
Bristol launches new wholesale flower market to boost local farmers and florists
BRISTOL (WCYB) — Bristol is now home to a flower market from farmers in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The money that we invest in our farms will stay in our community, said Johnson. The Bristol Bloom Flower Collective is a wholesale flower market that targets a wide range...
Person shot on campus of former Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, police say
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — A person is recovering after an early Friday morning shooting in Bristol, Virginia. Police said it happened at around 6 a.m. on the campus of the former Virginia Intermont College. According to the Bristol, Virginia Police Department, a homeless person who may have been staying...
Isaiah117 hosting annual lemonade stand fundraiser
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT)—Isaiah117 is hosting its annual lemonade stand fundraiser, hoping to raise money to continue helping kids in need. Isaiah117 offers kids a place to stay while waiting on foster family placement. The lemonade stand idea started in the summer of 2017. A few children in Johnson City...
WCSO warns of new mail scam
The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office is warning about a new scam. Letters have been sent to multiple people in the county that appear to be official and appear to come from, QUOTE “The Clerk’s Property Office.” Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton said there is no such office in the county government. The scam appears to target people who bought their homes or land in 2022. In the notice, you are asked to send $89 for a copy of your recorded deed, and the letter even states in bold letters that it is an ad and that you can get the same documents free or at a lesser price from your local County office. The WCSO stated anyone can get a copy of their deed through the Register of Deeds office in the Courthouse on Main Street in Jonesborough.
Escaped Carter County inmate charged with murder in connection with man's disappearance
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — An escaped Carter County inmate who was captured in South Carolina last week has been charged with murder, authorities said Friday. Billy Fletcher, 43, of Butler, has been charged in connection with the disappearance of Victor Birchfield. Human remains believed to be those of Birchfield were discovered on July 6 in Butler, according the Carter County Sheriff's Office.
Man seeking asylum in US charged with financial exploitation of Carter County woman
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A man seeking asylum in the United States has been arrested and charged with fraud and financial exploitation of a Carter County woman. Carter County deputies arrested 50-year-old Xiaozhong Zheng, whose listed address is Brooklyn, New York, on charges of financial exploitation of an elderly person, fraud, and theft of property.
Warrants: Morristown man shot 2 Grainger Co. victims, left behind receipt that linked him to the killings
A Morristown man shot and killed two East Tennessee men, leaving key evidence behind that links him to the victims' dismembered bodies, criminal warrants show. Aaron E. White, 34, is accused of killing Jonathan "Jon" W. Atkins and Deven McDaniel on or about May 23 in Bean Station, records state. Authorities discovered their cut up bodies a couple days later on property on Rocky Springs Road, warrants state.
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 11, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 11, 2024, results for each game:. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 4. Night: 3-0-4-5, FB: 4. Day: 7-2-0-4, FB: 5. Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings...
Virginia Governor Reportedly Issues Executive Order To Restrict Cell Phone Use In Public Schools
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued an executive order to restrict the use of cell phones in public schools. RELATED: White West Virginia Couple In Jail Amid Charges For Human Trafficking Of Black Adopted Children More Details On The Executive Order Passed By The Virginia Governor According to CNN, Gov Youngkin issued the executive order on [...] The post Virginia Governor Reportedly Issues Executive Order To Restrict Cell Phone Use In Public Schools appeared first on The Shade Room.
Sunshine for the west, cooler to the east; Atlantic coastal storm splits forecast Friday
Friday a coastal system off the Virginia coastline brings southeast winds and mostly cloudy skies for our eastern state line friends. A mountain shower in the afternoon is possible but more the exception of the day than the rule. Towards the west, it’ll be a mostly sunny day with highs pushing back into the mid […]
Democrats add two House seats in New York and Virginia to front-line fight
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added two seats to its front-line initiative as it seeks to flip control of the House of Representatives in November, even as concerns mount at the top of the Democratic ticket. The DCCC added the candidate for New York’s 22nd Congressional District, John Mannion, and Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, Eugene […]
THP: Driver cited after boat trailer crash in Carter County
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn,. (WJHL) — A driver was cited after a crash involving a boat trailer in Carter County Friday morning. Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reports a silver 2022 Ford F-150 pulling a 20-foot motorboat on a trailer was traveling northeast towards Watauga Lake on US 321 at 6 a.m. A 2014 red Nissan Versa […]
Alexandria Little League All-Star Intermediates win state championship
The Alexandria Little League All-Star Intermediates are state champs. Alexandria’s top 13-and-under players won the Virginia State Championship on July 10, defeating the Broadway Community Little League 10-0 at Eugene Simpson Park. Eight teams of 13-and-under players from across Virginia participated in the tournament. This is the second state...
Rogersville Parks seeking BlueCross grant for splash pad at Swift Park
Rogersville Parks Director Matthew Elkins announced July 9 he will seek a BlueCross Healthy Place grant for the purpose of making major upgrades to Swift Park, including installation of a splash pad. This would be similar to the $1.8 million BlueCross Healthy Place grant awarded to Bean Station in 2023 to construct a new park featuring a splash pad, playground equipment, senior outdoor exercise equipment and pickleball court. Kingsport also...
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