Richlands News Press

07/30/2024

Six Flags has struggled to maintain its parks, fans say. But Cedar Fair leadership will determine the new company's future.

07/28/2024

Walsh was bested by fellow American Torri Huske, who is from Arlington in Northern Virginia

07/26/2024

07/26/2024

Adam Lamar Harrell pleaded guilty to one count each of mail fraud, tax evasion and stealing from a federal program. He faces up to 35 years in prison.

07/25/2024

The burn ban in Tazewell County has been lifted.

The burn ban expired today. We will not be extending it. While we are happy to have rain, conditions remain dry overall. So, we will continue to monitor the situation. But as of today the burn ban has expired.”
-Eric Young, Tazewell County Administrator

07/24/2024

BI Director Christopher Wray has told lawmakers that a laptop tied to the Trump rally gunman included a Google search of “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?”

07/23/2024

Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted of 16 counts including bribery, extortion, wire fraud, obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent.

07/22/2024

NEW! 🎓🔧
We're launching a cutting-edge 12-week 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 course on our main campus, with the first cohort starting August 26, 2024: https://go.sw.edu/465y6JA

This program offers:
✅ Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT®) credential
✅ Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
✅ Hands-on training in our new on-campus pole yard
✅ FastForward eligibility for financial assistance

Our comprehensive CFOT® certification program covers everything from fiber optic applications and installations to testing cable plants. Gain practical experience in splicing, termination, and testing through hands-on lab exercises.

Our pole yard allows you to learn essential skills in pole climbing and working with various utility lines, preparing you for real-world scenarios.

This certification is perfect for aspiring:
📋 Contractors
👷‍♀️ Installers
🤝 Consultants
💻 Network designers
📱 Estimators
👷 Trainers

Don't miss this opportunity to jumpstart your career in the high-demand field of fiber optics!

For more information about the Fiber Optic Technician program or our CDL training, contact our Workforce and Continuing Education department at 276-964-7244.

Invest in your future with Southwest Virginia Community College! 🚀💼

07/22/2024

07/21/2024

President Joe Biden ends his 2024 bid

07/19/2024

The Republican vice presidential candidate's event at Radford University is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m., according to a university email.

07/18/2024

Lawmakers have one goal for the special session on Thursday: restore eligibility for education benefits to military families who have suffered a death or serious disability while on active duty.

07/17/2024

Both Democrats and Republicans say they want the rhetoric toned down. But whose rhetoric?

07/16/2024

Former President Donald Trump may have changed the course of Virginia politics on Monday by choosing Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, as his vice presidential running mate.

07/15/2024

The first day of school for TCPS students will be Thursday, August 15th. It will be a 1 1/2 hour early dismissal. Friday, August 16, 2024, will also be a 1 1/2 hour early release.

07/15/2024

A burn ban is now in effect in Tazewell County. County Administrator Eric Young announced the ban this morning and said it will remain in effect for 10 days and be re-evaluated then. The action was taken after board members were polled and they will ratify at the Aug. 6 meeting.

07/14/2024

The FBI early Sunday identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Donald Trump says it is more important than ever that the country stand united.

07/13/2024

Trump's rally in western Pennsylvania came as the former reality TV star and tabloid hound teased his vice president pick pick

07/12/2024

Dominion Energy wants to build a storage tank capable of holding 2 billion cubic feet of liquified natural gas next to its giant Greensville power plant, a more than half billion dollar project.

07/11/2024

Chris LaCivita, a longtime Virginia political operative who is now co-manager of former President Donald Trump's campaign, took a poke at House Speaker Don Scott in a social media exchange.

07/09/2024

ANOTHER WIN!

11/12 Girls just beat Damascus 9-5.

They play again at 6 pm today in Abingdon.

Go out and cheer these girls on!

07/09/2024

Historic Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park, located in Tazewell, Virginia, is the premiere cultural heritage center in Southwest Virginia.

07/09/2024

BASEBALL

07/08/2024

AND THEY DID IT AGAIN! The girls just beat Bedford 15-0.

They play again tomorrow at noon.

Way to go girls!!

07/08/2024

President Joe Biden wrote in the letter that “the question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now. And it’s time for it to end.”

07/05/2024

Bristol Herald Courier| Tim Hayes | July 4, 2024   Shane Wicks graduated from Richlands High School in 2008, making his mark on the football field as a hard-hitting defensive end and linebacker who was a regional defensive player of the year and a member of a state championship squad during his tim...

07/03/2024

Baa! Baa! Come greet the sheep and other farmyard critters at our Petting Zoos starting this week. This events are free, all ages events.
Thursday, July 4 from 10am - 1pm: Crab Orchard Museum
Saturday, July 6 from 2pm - 5pm: Pocahontas Town Park
Thursday, July 11 from 3pm - 6pm: Critterville Park, Richlands, VA
Friday, July 12 from 5pm - 8pm: Jack Asbury Square, Bluefield, VA