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Youngkin signs overdose prevention, Xylazine penalty bills at Abingdon High School
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin was joined by Abingdon High School students Thursday as he signed three bills related to overdose prevention and drug education. Youngkin was joined on stage by students as he signed SB 614, SB 726 and SB 725. SB 614 combats the manufacturing of Xylazine, and SB 726 […]
Prep Roundup: Abingdon, Lebanon earns district titles on the diamond
(WJHL) – A pair of Southwest Virginia baseball squads grabbed district hardware with wins on Monday night. In Abingdon, the Falcons hosted John Battle in a Mountain 7 District championship showdown – the third meeting between the teams this season. The home team held a commanding 5-2 lead, but the Trojans were able to force […]
Glade Spring, May 17 High School Baseball⚾ Game Notice
The Rural Retreat High School baseball team will have a game with Patrick Henry High School - Glade Spring on May 17, 2024, 09:00:00 CST. Want to throw HARDER? Earn yourself a scholarship? Then this is the Program for You!.
Emory & Henry to host RAM Clinic this weekend
EMORY, Va. (WJHL) — Emory & Henry College will host a RAM Clinic for the community on Saturday and Sunday. The free clinic will offer dental, vision and medical care to those in need. No ID is required and dental and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited vision services will […]
Teacher pay raises imminent following Russell Co. school closures
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Russell County Board of Education approved the closure of Swords Creek Elementary and Copper Creek Elementary schools on Tuesday. The schools will close at the end of this school year. Division Superintendent Kimberly Hooker said it was tough to reach the decision, and all options were discussed in order […]
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