20 hrs ago | TriCities
Washington County Supervisors Approve Asphalt Plant
“I don't know if we can find a better place in the county that will adversely affect fewer people than this one will.”
ABINGDON, Va. After a grueling two-hour hearing and discussion, a divided Board of Supervisors approved a special-exception permit for an asphalt plant near Exit 22. via TriCities
Tuesday | News Channel 11
School Board members discuss baseball controversy
“I don't care if you've got two left feet or one arm, you've still got to play”
ABINGDON, Va. Which should come first a winning team or a fair opportunity for all children to compete? The Washington County School Board played out the latest inning Monday in the ongoing controversy about ... via News Channel 11
Monday May 12 | TriCities
Medical student faces cocaine charges
“He is not an intern, he is not a resident, he was simply doing an educational rotation”
ABINGDON, Va. A medical student who was spending May studying at Johnston Memorial Hospital faces drug charges after authorities say they found cocaine, marijuana, and anabolic steroids inside his residence on ... via TriCities
Sunday May 11 | News Channel 11
Photo Illustration by David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier-RX Drug Abuse
“Somebody will have to help me now”
ABINGDON, Va. Lia Johnson sat shackled in a vacant, windowless room in the bowels of the Abingdon regional jail one afternoon in March. via News Channel 11
Saturday May 10 | TriCities
Abingdon Town Councilman May Challenge His Two-Vote Defeat
Printer Friendly Abingdon's Town Council election results are still uncertain after Vice Mayor Bob Howard said he may challenge a two-vote margin that kept him from regaining his seat. via TriCities
Friday May 9 | News Channel 11
Two Businesses In Southwest Virginia Prove To Be Truly Unique
“We schedule out everything we need to do. We stay up late and finish what we have to finish and do all of our chores and work and everything”
Helms Candy Company in Bristol, Virginia has been making candy for nearly one hundred years. via News Channel 11
Thursday May 8 | News Channel 11
Kim Culbertson of Abingdon Motor Parts talks about a locking gas cap Wednesday afternoon.
“I've had other people come in saying they've had gas stolen out of their tank, coming in and getting locking gas caps.”
ABINGDON, Va. With gas prices topping $3.50 a gallon in much of the Tri-Cities region, a new vehicle accessory has become increasingly popular the locking gas cap. via News Channel 11
Wednesday May 7 | Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...
“He wanted to get a chance to come to Martinsville and make them part of his celebration”
Former governor Mark Warner will be in Martinsville on Tuesday as part of a state tour to launch his November campaign for the U.S. Senate. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...
Monday May 5 | News Channel 11
Emory & Henry students lend helping hand to equestrian center
“For a solid year, I haven't had a day off. So that's why I'm a little crazy”
Emory & Henry College students recently volunteered their Saturday morning at Wonder Kids Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Abingdon, Va. via News Channel 11
Sunday May 4 | News Channel 11
Food Banks, Food Pantries And Other Agencies Feeling Pinch
“We're not sure exactly how this is going to work out”
Individuals and families are not the only ones forced to make tough choices when dealing with the increasing cost of gasoline and food. via News Channel 11









