“Wishtree” author reacts to Virginia community’s cancellation of “One Book” program
This conversation originally aired on the July 14, 2024 episode of “Inside Appalachia.” Children’s author Katherine Applegate visited Floyd, Virginia, this spring after the school...
News Journal Archive, 14-21. July
Pages of History features excerpts from the News Journal archives, including The Morning News and The Evening Journal. July 16, 1979, The Morning News President...
US Navy pilots return home after months of shooting down Houthi missiles and drones
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — U.S. Navy fighter pilots returned to Virginia relieved Friday after spending months shooting down missiles and drones launched by the...
Residents of Louisa and Goochland express concern about planned rest area in the area
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. – Louisa County officials will soon decide whether another gas station and rest stop is needed in the area. Love’s Travel Stop...
Wolverines face Virginia Tech
The Michigan basketball team’s schedule for the 2024–25 season is nearly complete after the program announced three new non-conference opponents as well as its opening...
Michigan vs. Virginia Tech and South Carolina vs. Xavier on the first day of the Fort Myers Tip-Off
At the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Wednesday afternoon, the pairings and dates for the men’s side of the tournament were announced, with the highlight of...
18-year-old dies of electrocution while diving in Smith Mountain Lake
Top 10 Swimming Safety Tips You Need to Know Whether you’re at the beach, swimming pool or lake, following these top 10 swimming safety tips...
Andrea Bocelli reveals desire to collaborate with Taylor Swift to impress his 12-year-old daughter Virginia, saying a duet with the pop megastar “could be a great thing”
Do YOU have a story? Email us at [email protected] Andrea Bocelli has revealed that he would like to collaborate with Taylor Swift to impress his...
Arthur Crudup wrote the song that became Elvis’ first hit. He was barely paid
FRANKTOWN, Va. (AP) — Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup was co-inventor Rock’n’roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right,” a casual shrug to a lover, became the...
Solar panels arrive at the Bassett Country Club site
Numerous boxes labeled with solar panels were delivered to the former Bassett County Club site on Oak Level Road in Bassett on Saturday. The project...
