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Virginia Skydiver’s Terrifying Midair Collision Leaves Him Stranded in Tree Canopy for HOURS!
ORANGE, VA – An injured skydiver in Virginia was rescued Sunday after becoming stranded in a tree canopy nearly 100 feet in the air after a midair collision, officials said. The Orange Volunteer Fire Company said firefighters responded at around 4:40 p.m. Sunday to the back of a farm on Mt. Sharon Road, where an injured skydiver was trapped atop trees towering around 100 feet in the air.
One killed in fire at Fox Meadows Apartments
One person has lost their life and another was injured in a fire last week at Fox Meadows Apartment Complex in Lebanon. According to Chief of Police Eric Deskins, authorities were notified of the fire on Aug. 14 at approximately 8:07 p.m. Officers St. Clair and Fields were dispatched to the scene, Deskins said.
Vance slams Beshear for abortion comment: ‘What a disgusting person’
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) blasted Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) for his comments on MSNBC Tuesday after the Democrat suggested Vance should have to deal with a pregnancy resulting from rape. Beshear had been criticizing Vance for his 2021 abortion comments suggesting pregnancies resulting from rape and incest were “inconvenient.” “Think about what some people have […]
Off Leash Social buys former Wag N Suds space, plans to open pet boutique
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A dog bar in Johnson City is expanding and plans to open its own boutique at the former home of a pet grooming business. Off Leash Social announced in an email to its customers that the business will open the Off Leash Boutique in a matter of weeks. The boutique […]
What you missed this summer in central Virginia
We had an eventful summer here in central Virginia. Whether you were away from your inbox during these hot months — or you’re looking for a refresher — here’s a quick rundown of the big stories you might have missed!. One of the last mobile home...
39th annual Community Trust Bank WYMT Pike County Bowl Luncheon
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - With high school football kicking off on Aug. 23, coaches, school officials and sponsors met to talk about a long-running tradition in KHSAA. The Community Trust Bank WYMT Pike County Bowl celebrates its 39th year. “It’s a special time of year every year because this is...
Pike man sentenced on federal drug charges
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man will spend more than eight years in prison, after his conviction on federal drug charges. Casey Collins, 39, of Raccoon, pleaded guilty back in April to possession of meth and fentanyl with the intent to distribute. In his plea agreement, he admitted...
Bluefield University welcomes new president, Dr. Steve Peterson
Dr. Steve Peterson was welcomed as the tenth President of Bluefield University on August 19, 2024, and addressed the faculty and staff at an employee breakfast, encouraging them to continue excelling in their roles and embrace innovation and decisive action.
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