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First responders: The unsung heroes of Johnson County
Thanks to the efforts of all the first responders, Mountain City Police Department, EMS, Fire and Rescue, and Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, Johnson County is considered one of the safest places to live. Gena Meade with Johnson County Bank said, “Johnson County Bank extends sincere gratitude and thanks to...
Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams to headline Song of the Mountains at Lincoln Theater
MARION, Va. (WFXR)– Song of the Mountains is returning with musicians who embody the Appalachians to the Lincoln Theater in Marion on Saturday, August 3. This month’s performance is headlined by Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, with opener Vanden Landers. Both performers highlight the region’s deep ties to the country’s sound and instrumentals with powerful vocals to go with it.
Mail-N-More cuts ribbon on Bluefield location
BLUEFIELD, VA (LOOTPRESS) – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday welcoming Mail-N-More to the Bluefield, Virginia area. The ceremony celebrating the small business saw participation from both the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias and the Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce, each of whom praised the efforts of owner Benita Jorge in […]
‘Nobody should have to bury their child’: Mother speaks out about why she’s suing Rockingham County Detention Center
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Melissa Efird says she is on a mission for justice that began after the loss of her son, Kyle Kepley. He ended his life while in custody at the Rockingham County Detention Center. This devastating loss prompted Efird to file a lawsuit against the facility, alleging negligence and seeking justice […]
Black leaders unveil Project 2025 counteroffer
Black leaders are presenting voters with an alternative to Project 2025, the controversial plan prepared by conservative groups to guide the next Republican administration. Project FREEDOM — orchestrated by Until Freedom, Live Free, MPower Action, Woke Vote and KAIROS Democracy Project (KDP) — will canvass, engage in calls and run pro-democracy digital campaigns to help…
OpenAI’s SearchGPT demo results aren’t actually that helpful.
The trend of hallucinations showing up in public AI demos continues. As noted by a couple of reporters already, OpenAI’s demo of its new SearchGPT engine shows results that are mostly either wrong or not helpful. From The Atlantic’s Matteo Wong:. In a prerecorded demonstration video accompanying the...
NC State Highway Patrol trooper saves baby who wasn't breathing; parents arrested
A North Carolina State trooper is being hailed a hero for jumping into action to save a baby who wasn't breathing.On Saturday afternoon, Trooper Hunter Eagle was on patrol in Rowan County when a call came in for a cardiac arrest.According to the caller, the family woke up to find an 11-month-old baby girl not breathing.Eagle, who was seconds away, drove quickly to the home, where the mother frantically met him in the driveway."As I pull into the driveway, there is a mom carrying out her 11-month-old in her arms, screaming saying, 'please help my baby, she's not breathing,'" he...
Wife of NC lieutenant governor ordered to pay almost $25,000 as part of state probe
The wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson owes the government thousands of dollars due to claims filed by her nonprofit organization that shouldn’t have been allowed, according to allegations outlined in documents released Thursday by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Yolanda Hill, the second lady...
‘Tragic loss’: Virginia state lawmaker comments on teen’s shooting death in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A lawmaker in Virginia is asking for help after a teen from his state was killed in a Myrtle Beach shooting. Virginia State Delegate Sam Rasoul, a Democrat who represents Roanoke, released a statement on the death of 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor on Wednesday. MORE COVERAGE...
Watauga High among schools statewide to offer drone technology courses
Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy are among more than 60 high schools across the state that will offer drone technology courses in their CTE departments. Students will study the fundamentals of drones, legal requirements, simulations, drone flight training, mapping and more, according to the North Carolina Department of Instruction (NCDPI).
Greensboro plans for first medical respite center for veterans and unhoused residents
A medical respite center for veterans and people without housing is coming to the city of Greensboro. The Servant Center is a Greensboro nonprofit that helps homeless and disabled individuals as well as veterans become independent. The organization recently acquired the Holden Heights building on Boulevard Street for its new medical respite center.
Dolley Madison photo sold for thousands just one artifact of the former First Lady’s life
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Sotheby’s made a big deal out of this little image of Dolley Madison when they auctioned it off recently, but down at the Greensboro History Museum, old photos of Madison are, well, old hat. The museum is home to a small chest that holds some of Madison’s personal effects. “Inside that chest were daguerreotypes, […]
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