Abingdon News

An Abingdon firm plans to relocate its ethanol recycling operation to a vacant city building, which has already drawn concern from some nearby residents and could spark debate at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

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U.S. Attorney Timothy Heaphy says 56-year-old Cynthia K. Landore of Bristol, Tenn., entered the plea to two counts Wednesday in federal court in Abingdon.

Landore was the postmaster at the Hiltons Post Office. Prosecutors say Landore admitted the theft of more than $30,000 by converting funds from the sale of money orders and stamps for her personal use between June 2010 and July 2011.

Landore faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each count. Landore also agreed to pay restitution.

The Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Va., seldom, if ever, brings anything back right off the bat, but "The 39 Steps" is making a big exception.

Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement today announcing the 2012 Congressional Art Competition for the Ninth District of Virginia: "Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students.

United Way of Russell and Washington Counties on Tuesday celebrated a record fundraising year with awards and applause at the organization's annual luncheon.

The Saltville Rescue Squad paid its first lieutenant an average of $264.43 per hour in 2009, tax records show.

He helped lead efforts for recognition of the 150th anniversary of the controversial conflict at the Historical Society of Washington County as head of the Washington County Sesquicentennial Civil War Commission.

As a resident off the Westinghouse Road area in Abingdon, Va., I would like to make an appeal to everyone who lives or works in that area to please help control the litter.

Clintwood, VA -- The Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center will host Dr.

ANDRE TEAGUE/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER - Protesters gather outside the Abingdon, Va., offices of Congressman Morgan Griffith Thursday afternoon to call attention to campaign contributions by large energy companies.

Federal prosecutors say a southwest Virginia rescue squad and the president of its board have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud.

A former Bristol Herald Courier newspaper carrier has been arrested and charged with a series of financial crimes, the paper has confirmed.

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Contributed photo - Robert Vanover has written and performed a play about Gettysburg and a local man who was part of Pickens charge.

Doug Ogle's son, Erich, and granddaughter Ericha walk the summit road on Whitetop Mountain.

Christina Lynn Barbour-Love is wanted on an arrest warrant for felony evading arrest, driving on a revoked license and other misdemeanor charges.

A handful of local high school seniors got the official nod earlier this week as they were nominated for military service academies.

Peter Stigers, left, Operations Director Habitat for Humanity listens, Kara and Michael Johnson describe about how an F5 tornado destroyed their trailer.

There could be many reasons why some 2,000 people from across the U.S., Canada and Europe made their way to Miami last December to take a four day round-trip cruise to Cozumel, Mexico.

The severe weather events of 2011 may have forest landowners thinking about timber taxes.