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Large boulder closes portion of roadway in Washington County, Virginia
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking motorists to be alert in the Brumley Gap Road/John Douglas Wayside area of Washington County due to a large boulder blocking the road. As of 9:25 a.m., the right lane on Route 19 northbound is closed, according to VDOT’s 511 map. The […]
MORGAN GRIFFITH: Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time for celebrations across the Ninth District, only a few of which are mentioned here. For many Americans, Memorial Day means the beginning of summer as outdoor gatherings are embraced. But the weekend is not just a weekend of picnics, swimming pools, family vacations to the beach and cookouts. It is about celebrating […]
Abingdon sailor who perished at Pearl Harbor is finally laid to rest
A World War II veteran from Abingdon whose remains were unidentified for decades was buried this week at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, six years after his remains were accounted for by the U.S. government. James Holzhauer, who was born Nov. 5, 1913, in Abingdon, died from the attack on Pearl Harbor on […] The post Abingdon sailor who perished at Pearl Harbor is finally laid to rest appeared first on Cardinal News.
Concerns over solar farms plague Washington County, Virginia
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – On Tuesday, the Washington County Virginia Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from Catalyst Energy Partners about their proposal to put up solar farms. The proposed areas are several parcels off Wyndale Road in Abingdon. Together, the total acreage is around 1,800. The proposal was met with pushback from many neighboring […]
Small business owners attend symposium at Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center hosted a small business symposium on Tuesday. Several training topics will be covered at the free event. Attendees will get the chance to meet experts in marketing, government contracting and finance. Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity Business Services Manager Ramain Gohar said […]
Racks by the Tracks, State Street Tattoo Festival, Iris Festival and more | Weekend Events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Racks by the Tracks, State Street Tattoo Festival, Iris Festival in Greeneville, Unicoi’s Strawberry Festival and plenty more are happening this weekend in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening in the region from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19. State Street Tattoo Festival Tattoo convention featuring over 70 nationwide artists. […]
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