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Tennessee trooper honored by PETA for rescuing dog from busy highway
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Tennessee State Trooper in Kingsport is receiving a special award for helping out a furry friend. Trooper Lance Willis found a dog in the middle lane of traffic during a rain storm. He stopped and opened the door of his patrol car for the...
Steele Creek Park photo contest accepting entries
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Amateur photographers can put their skills to the test in a contest to see who can best capture the natural beauty of Steele Creek Park in Bristol, Tennesse. According to a news release from the City of Bristol, Tennessee, digital submissions are being accepted for the 18th Annual Wildlife Weekend Photography […]
Jury seated, opening statements begin at Sean Williams' first federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The jury has been seated and opening statements have been heard in the first federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams. The jury consists of six men and six women, alongside four alternates. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last...
State Democrats push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of Virginia's congressional delegation are calling on Gov. Youngkin to support an expansion of an IRS program that would let Virginians file their federal taxes for free.Why it matters: A 12-state pilot of the IRS' Direct File program that launched this tax season had overwhelmingly positive reviews and saved participants millions in filing fees, Axios' Emily Peck reported.Now, all 50 states are invited to participate in an expanded program for next tax season. The big picture: In a letter sent to Youngkin last week, Virginia's congressional Democrats urged the governor to work with the General Assembly and federal...
Youngkin Announces Continued Job Growth With 15,000 New Jobs Added in June
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 15,000 in the month of June, totaling 258,000 more jobs since January 2022. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained […]
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