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Former Teen Venture Executive Director charged in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — The former Executive Director of the Teen Venture in Richlands was charged with multiple crimes in Tazewell County. Ann Marie Burks, the former Executive Director of the Teen Venture in the Richlands area of Tazewell County, was charged with two counts of Distribution of a Schedule I/II Narcotic, two Forgery, one […]
Proposed OSHA standards could hurt local fire departments
HIGH COUNTRY — Proposed updates to OSHA standards for fire departments and emergency services agencies could hurt local agencies. According to North Carolina Department of Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, the new proposal would replace the current fire brigade standard and broaden “the scope of entities covered beyond firefighting service to include entities that provide technical research, rescue, and emergency medical services.” Watauga County Fire Commission Chair and Deep Gap Fire...
Open Burn Ban implemented in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – An immediate ban on all open burning activities has been implemented in Tazewell County due to increased wildfire concerns. Tazewell County Administrator and Director for Emergency Management, Eric Young has reportedly instituted the ban with the goal of heightening safety measures and addressing the increased risk of wildfires, which has been […]
Free dental clinic coming to Wise County July 19-20
WISE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A free dental clinic will take place in Wise County on July 19 and 20. The Mission of Mercy dental clinic will offer free dental services including cleanings, fillings, oral surgery and x-rays at the event. Limited denture repairs, relines and simple partials will also be available. The event will […]
Buchanan Co. Cop Shop Clean-Up to help send children to 4-H camp
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is helping young people involved in 4-H go to camp. On Wednesday, the 4-H Cop Shop Clean-Up will take place at the sheriff’s office in Vansant. During the event, members of the local 4-H extension will wash police and first responder vehicles from around […]
Former shelter dog plays Toto in Abingdon performance
A former shelter dog is now an actor at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, playing Toto in "The Wizard of Oz.' Max is an 11-year-old terrier mix, and this is the first time he’s acted in a play. "And he takes his role as Toto very seriously which I...
TBI: Missing Kingsport boy found safe
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Nova Rice has been found safe. Previous: KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for a Kingsport boy. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 7-year-old Nova Rice was last seen on Monday wearing a blue tie-dyed shirt with a smiley face and blue […]
Opportunity House residents raise concerns over living conditions
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Opportunity House is a homeless shelter that aims to provide those in need of a helping hand. We clothe them, feed them, we help them get jobs, we take them to fill job sheets out at the higher services and once they get a job they can go working back, said Ricker.
Homecoming for Hootie and The Blowfish As They Return For Two Local Concerts in August
Hootie and the Blowfish will be returning to the area with two local concerts in August. The first will be in Columbia, MD at Merriweather Post Pavilion on August 3rd followed by a show in Bristol, VA at Jiffy Lube Live on August 17th. This is somewhat of a homecoming as half of the band, Mark Bryan and Dean Felber, are graduates of Seneca Valley High School in Germantown.
New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors
A new law initiated by Gov. Bill Lee will allow developers to hire their own inspectors to check for environmental, safety and building violations on construction sites — bypassing city codes departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Lee, who made the measure a key policy priority this year, said it is intended to streamline […] The post New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tennessee Ranks Among the Most Dangerous States in the Nation
In a recent study, Tennessee has found itself among the most dangerous states in the nation. In a study, US News dove into both the violent crime rates and property crime rates in all 50 states. After combing through all of the data, the outlet was able to determine how well each state fosters public safety.
Portsmouth restaurant suing Virginia ABC over alcohol sale guidelines
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth restaurant is the face of a group suing Virginia’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) over a rule it says goes against the state’s constitution. Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill says regulations set forth by Virginia ABC violate its 14th Amendment...
Hawkins County Humane Society at capacity
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Humane Society has been overrun with animals and no longer has the space for more. “We have a bunch of makeshift kennels that we’ve put up,” said Jackie Catterson, assistant manager at the Humane Society. “We have dogs in crates, we have crates on top of some crates, […]
Two caregivers charged with neglect in Carter County
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two caregivers were arrested following an investigation into reports of neglect involving a vulnerable adult in Carter County, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Last week, a Carter County grand jury indicted Kwabena Kwakye, 45, and Polly Ridinger, 25, on one count each of neglect of a vulnerable adult, […]
Benny Smith shares what led to his retirement plan: A timeline of changes at WUTK
Longtime WUTK General Manager Benny Smith says changes coming to the college radio station prompted his end-of-year retirement plans, which the University of Tennessee at Knoxville announced July 15. "I want to thank the students, volunteers, and community members that showed me so much support during this process," Smith said in a July...
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