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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 […]
Southwest Virginia Community College Honors 570 Graduates at Commencement Ceremony
Southwest Virginia Community College recently conducted its commencement ceremony for 570 graduates. The ceremony included speeches from notable individuals such as Dr. Ron E. Proffitt, a distinguished alumnus and former president of the college. Dr. Proffitt, who has served the college in various roles, was the guest speaker. Other speakers included Emma Denver and Jeff Haley, who also contributed to the event. The ceremony concluded with an after-party on campus, where graduates and guests enjoyed food, music, and a firepit area, marking the end of the celebration.'Visit here for more details.
Buchanan Co. asking for input on new consolidated high school
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers formally agreed to contribute over $92 million to design and construct a new consolidated high school in Buchanan County, Virginia. Hurley, Twin Valley and Grundy High Schools will be consolidated into the new school located at Southern Gap. Construction is set to be completed […]
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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