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Abingdon farm hosting Civil War Living History
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – Local students and history buffs can learn more about what life was like during the Civil War this weekend. Fairview Farm & Homestead in Abingdon is hosting a Living History this weekend, showing what life was like for soldiers in the Civil War. Kenny Turpin sat down with Good Morning Tri-Cities […]
VDOT completes $120M project on Route 58 between Abingdon & Damascus
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) celebrated the completion of a years-long project near Damascus on Wednesday. According to a news release from VDOT, crews removed the last of the work zone barrels along Route 58, marking the end of the project between Abingdon and Damascus. The road widening project from […]
Parents, teachers beg Russell County not to close 2 elementary schools during emotional public hearing
The school board will vote May 7 on the superintendent’s recommendation to close Copper Creek and Swords Creek schools due to declining enrollment and budget concerns. The post Parents, teachers beg Russell County not to close 2 elementary schools during emotional public hearing appeared first on Cardinal News.
🚧 Route 58 Widening Project from Abingdon to Damascus Completed
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Bristol, Virginia. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has officially announced the completion of the 9-mile widening project on Route 58. The stretch between Abingdon and Damascus in Washington County has been transformed into a modern, four-lane highway aimed at providing enhanced safety and traffic flow. With this upgrade, commuters can expect a smoother and more efficient driving experience along this important corridor. For additional details on the project, please visit the following link: https://t.co/RQVRmLk0sN.
Here are the numbers that show why Russell County is looking at closing schools
Russell County's demographic challenges are similiar to many other rural counties — a declining and aging population that doesn't produce many children. The post Here are the numbers that show why Russell County is looking at closing schools appeared first on Cardinal News.
WATCH: Train hits sweeper truck in Washington County, Va.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A sweeper truck was hit by a train in Washington County, Virginia Wednesday morning. Virginia State Police (VSP) reported that a street-sweeper truck was crossing the railroad tracks near the intersection of Pairgin Road and Wallace Pike just after 8 a.m. The truck was then hit by a Norfolk-Southern train […]
Emory & Henry expects new sports complex to be open by August
EMORY, Va. (WJHL) – Emory & Henry College is planning to open its new multi-million dollar sports complex by fall 2024. According to the college, work on the Food City Sports Complex is being completed on schedule. Phase one is expected to be completed in time for sports to use the complex by the fall. […]
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