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Political analyst weighs in on VP-nominee J.D. Vance’s visit to Southwest Virginia
SOUTHWEST, Va. – All eyes are on Southwest Virginia ahead of Ohio Senator - and Republican Vice Presidential pick - JD Vance’s visit to Radford University on Monday. Political Analyst Dr. Ed Lynch says Republicans are hoping to flip the Commonwealth red. “Virginia is in play for the...
After VMSDEP repeal, military families call on lawmakers to end the practice of ‘legislating through the budget’
After months of intense debate, Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill repealing recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). Although they are happy with the repeal, military families now have their sights set on a new goal.
Small plane crashes at airport in Rural Retreat, no injuries reported
RURAL RETREAT, Va. (WFXR)– Officials with the Mountain Empire Airport in Rural Retreat report no injuries after a small plane crashed on Sunday, July 21. Although details remain limited at this time, the airport’s manager Brian Burkett reports a Cessna 185 crashed at the airport on Sunday morning. The plane was totaled during the crash, […]
Wise welcomes free dental clinic
WISE, Va. (WYMT) - 25 years ago, officials with The Health Wagon and Virginia’s Dentistry Association came to Wise County and determined that there was a need for dental and medical care in the area. The idea led to the creation of the Mission of Mercy program which helped...
Marion kicks off The Hungry Mother Festival, food-eating competitions to begin Saturday
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – Competitive eaters are back in Marion this weekend for the 2024 Hungriest Mother Food Festival. It is part of the town’s “biggest summer weekend,” The Hungry Mother Festival. The two-day festival incorporates food-eating competitions, live music, beer and more. A dozen local businesses and food trucks provided the meals. New this […]
Late beloved runner’s wheelchair donated after Crazy 8s race
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—We Run Events held its annual Crazy 8s race on Saturday, and for one family, crossing the finish line was a bittersweet moment. The late beloved runner, father, and husband Paul Codispoti’s wheelchair was donated to Ainsley’s Angels after crossing the finish line of the Crazy 8s race on Saturday. Ainsley’s Angels provided Codispoti, also […]
River Riders drop series opener to Johnson City
The Elizabethton River Riders dropped their fifth game in a row on Saturday in the series opener to the Johnson City Doughboys, 5-3. Elizabethton (14-25) jumped out to an early lead against Johnson City (19-18) after Nick Hockemeyer (Purdue Fort Wayne) singled in the second to score two. Hockemeyer finished the night with one hit and two RBIs.
Axmen stay hot at home, Doughboys win in E-Town
(WJHL) – Appalachian League teams began a final series on Saturday night before Monday’s All-Star break. In Elizabethton, three runs from the Doughboys in the fifth frame secured a 5-3 road victory. Kyler Proctor and Braden Spano (Milligan) each launched two-run homers, while Nate Conner added the additional RBI for Johnson City. Owen Slater earned […]
Muhumed, Smith win USATF 8K road titles at Crazy 8s 8K Race
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Crazy 8s 8K Race has been a staple in Northeast Tennessee for decades. Saturday night, however, marked the first time it would serve as the USA Track & Field 8K road race championship for both men and women. The competition did not disappoint in the humidity of the Model City. […]
Bluefield Virginia celebrated 60 years of Gilligan’s Island thanks to the Ridge Runners
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) – When you head out to the baseball field, you’d expect a typical baseball game. But the Bluefield Ridge Runners had something else in store. They were celebrating the 60th anniversary of the hit TV show Gilligan’s Island, and the team brought out several special guests. One of those was actress Julie […]
White House awards Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority $2.5M to lower housing costs in Va.
VIRGINIA (WFXR)– The White House recently announced $325 million in funding from the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant to seven communities across the country to build more homes and revitalize neighborhoods that have been left behind. One community receiving funding includes the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA), which received $2.5 million to help lower housing costs in Virginia.
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