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Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
This story was reported by WHRO News. A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction last week on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company...
Second man arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A second man has been arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, authorities said. Trooper Adam Cothron stopped a Kia Forte driven by Timothy Davis Jr. on Interstate 40 on Friday. When he approached, Davis shot Cothron, critically wounding him, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. The trooper remained hospitalized Tuesday, the agency said.
Goo Goo Dolls, Phillip Phillips team up for night of music at Kingsport's Fun Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Rural Georgia’s Phillip Phillips bet it all on music. Goo Goo Dolls rolled the dice. And today each of them brand as stars in music who gambled on themselves and won. You’re in luck, music fans of the Mountain Empire. Goo Goo Dolls headline and...
Beltway crash in Virginia slows morning commute
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — The Wednesday morning commute could be a slow one for drivers in Virginia. That's because of a crash involving a tractor trailer on the inner loop of the Capital Beltway (I-495). Traffic officials first posted on social media about the crash around 2:30 a.m., and warned of an extended closure. Here's what we know.
Va. plans to create cell phone-free education guidelines. Developing them will be complex.
As concerns mount over student performance, echoed in an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia is developing policies and guidelines to restrict students’ use of cell phones during school hours. Some educators and advocates question the effort and believe that cell phone-free policies could be hard to enforce and may harm certain students. Research shows […] The post Va. plans to create cell phone-free education guidelines. Developing them will be complex. appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Hopkinson-Wood Headlines VaSID Women's Golf Selections
LEXINGTON, Va. - The Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) announced their 2023-24 College Division All-State women's golf teams, with Washington and Lee earning five honors, including first-year head coach Jane Hopkinson-Wood being named VaSID Coach of the Year. Hopkinson-Wood led the Generals to their sixth consecutive conference championship and secured...
Virginia Tech researchers explore genome of American chestnut tree with hopes for restoration
Virginia Tech researchers have collaborated with the American Chestnut Foundation to examine the genome of American chestnut trees, which may help restoration of the tree's population.
Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy earns accreditation
East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is celebrating a milestone that occurs once every eight years: full reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). “ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy must undergo the reaffirmation process every eight years to ensure that our college continues to deliver a […] The post Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy earns accreditation appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Daytime Live: Funfest Putt-Putt Tourney & Splash Dance
Chris takes us to Kingsport as the Funfest Putt-Putt Tournament is underway, and we preview this afternoon’s Splash Dance, as the Kid’s Central event wraps up! Please watch the videos to discover more about all the exciting events taking place during Funfest!
Two Perry Countians charged after shooting appear in court
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Emmaleigh Collins, 19, of Jeff, and Treston Combs, 20, of Bulan, were charged after a shooting in Perry County in which two people died. Combs is facing multiple charges including murder, while Collins was charged with complicity to murder. Both suspects appeared in Perry County District...
Tennessee store clerk 'steals million-dollar lottery ticket' after dad won huge pay-out
A lucky father in was nearly cheated out of a million-dollar winning lottery ticket had it not been for detectives who said a store clerk had tried to steal it for himself. The winner bought two winning tickets at a local Shell gas station in Murfreesboro and gave them to Meer Patel, 23, who was the store clerk at the time. Patel covertly paid the dad for the lesser-winning ticket and tossed the million-dollar winner into the trash. Surveillance footage would later catch him celebrating in the store after scratching off the front, confirming it was indeed worth $1 million, according to detectives.
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