KINGSPORT, Tenn. (Nov. 23, 2021) – The CSX Santa Train rang in the Christmas season early in Appalachia on Saturday, Nov. 20. Team Santa Train and Food City associates distributed 5,000 pre-packed gift bags filled with warm winter accessories and toys to families and children of all ages at local Food City stores. This year’s drive-thru event took… Read More 79th CSX Santa Train Spreads Holiday Cheer Throughout Appalachia

The Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards are presented by the Governor’s Advisory Board on Service and Volunteerism and Virginia Department of Social Services’ Office on Volunteerism and Community Services (Virginia Service Commission) on behalf of the Office of the Governor. These awards have recognized exceptional volunteer service in Virginia for more than 20 years.… Read More Virginia’s Outstanding Volunteers of 2021 Recognized

RICHMOND – An inmate at Wallens Ridge State Prison died this afternoon following an apparent attack by another inmate. The 47-year-old male victim was pronounced dead at 12:35 pm on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. His name is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.… Read More Wallens Ridge State Prison Inmate Dies Following Apparent In-Cell Attack