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Judge sides with county in Meadowview truck stop suit

After two days of hearing testimony, a Washington County Circuit Court judge decided the county was reasonable in its decision to allow a truck stop off Interstate 81’s Exit 24.

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Sunday 05/19/2013
New opportunity for beef producers in region
Posted: May 19, 2013

A new opportunity for beef producers is coming and applications will be available in the Extension Office July 1. The Beef Builder Initiative Grant is sponsored by the Abingdon Feeder Cattle Association and the Virginia Tobacco Commission. The Extension office will be taking applications for the grant and the money available to qualifying producers will supply cost share monies for breeding stock (bulls) or cattle handling equipment/facilities.

Saturday 05/18/2013
Trail Days 2013 parade accident photos
Updated: May 18, 2013 - 11:47 pm

Several people walking in Saturday afternoon's Trail Days parade in Damascus were hurt when a car plowed throw the crowd. Here are a few photos from the immediate aftermath.

Meadowview man gets lucky for life
Posted: May 18, 2013

Tom Taylor of Meadowview will be getting $1,000 every week for the rest of his life, thanks to a ticket he bought at an Abingdon store.

Click It or Ticket gets kicked off today in Washington County
Posted: May 18, 2013

As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is urging everyone to buckle up.

Friday 05/17/2013
Runners to aid Abingdon teen
Posted: May 17, 2013

Runners will take their marks on Saturday to help out a 14-year-old Abingdon boy.

Walk to Foster Hope set for May 18 in Abingdon
Posted: May 17, 2013

 DePaul Community Resources will join communities across the country in celebrating National Foster Care Month by holding its 5K Walk to Foster Hope on May 18 at 9 a.m. to honor foster families and raise awareness for foster care and adoption.

Author coming to Saltville museum
Updated: May 17, 2013 - 6:17 pm

When author Jeff Toalson found a treasure trove of Civil War letters, he was inspired not only to compile them into a book, but to don period attire and assume the character of the Confederate writer.

A Likely Yarn offering Abingdon classes
Updated: May 17, 2013 - 11:15 am

A Likely Yarn in Abingdon is offering an array of classes in June. Whether you are looking for a new technique or a beginner looking for a new experience, A Likely Yarn has a class to fit your needs.

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