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Abingdon veteran celebrates 100th birthday
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – Every birthday is special. But on Sunday, the congregation of Cleveland Presbyterian Church held a celebration far bigger than the rest, one marking a century. Don Parker, a resident of Abingdon, celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday, surrounded by his friends and family. “He’s a special guy and a hundred years […]
Local school superintendent responds to Youngkin veto
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill that would allocate a small percentage of taxes toward school construction. According to Youngkin, the bill would push taxes beyond what he felt was reasonable. “I felt that adding an incremental tax burden on top of the already high taxes across the Commonwealth […]
Veterans Voices: Southwest Virginia National Guard company celebrates 20-year Iraqi Freedom reunion
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL)- This week marked 20 years since the 1032nd Transportation Company from Virginia’s Army National Guard returned home after serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. “The only other person that really understands a veteran is another veteran. We have the same shared experiences,” said current first sergeant Josh Brummit. “Being able to come together […]
Traffic Alert: Cummings, Valley Street intersection to close for signal repair
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — The Cummings and Valley Street intersection will have an alternate traffic pattern for signal repair on Monday in Abingdon. The new traffic pattern will begin at 7 a.m. and end at 7 p.m., the Abingdon, Virginia Police Department posted on social media. The street light on Valley Street will not be […]
Pure Salmon Virginia continues investments in SWVA with $200,000 donation to SWCC Educational Foundation
CEDAR BLUFF, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Executives from Pure Salmon Virginia held a strategic planning meeting with local stakeholders at Southwest Virginia Community College to confirm timelines and vital construction deadlines for the expansive aquaculture facility located in Tazewell and Russell Counties, known as “Project Jonah.” Leading the discussion was Karim Ghannam, CIO with 8F Asset […]
Russell County Residents Alert: Lincoln Rd to be Temporarily Closed for Construction on April 8th
The Russell County Road & Bridge Department will close a portion of Lincoln Rd, between 179th St. and 181th St., starting April 8th, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Crews will be milling and reworking the road surface. This road project is expected to be complete and reopened on April 9th, at 4 p.m. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and be mindful of construction in the area. Please contact Alan Kuntzsch, Public Works Director, if you have any questions or concerns. 785-483-4032Visit here for more details.
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