Richlands News Press: News
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Richlands council hears complaints about electricity costLocal attorney and others address the issue
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Area rescue squad hosts comprehensive health fairAs the number of Americans without health insurance is said to have reached 47 million people, the Tannersville Volunteer Rescue Squad is doing its part to help area residents take care of their health.
Friday, May 09, 2008
Tazewell County Grand Jury returns indictments against 56 people58 counts represents one of the smallest groups in years
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Stinson sentenced for shooting of police officerJudge imposes two life terms plus 92 years
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Narrow victories define Tazewell County racesElection Day was a day of tight wins, narrow victories and, in one unopposed case, 100 percent majorities.
The landslides victories, however, were far from par for the course in Tazewell Counties municipal elections.
Richlands was more typical of the day.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Former Richlands Officer to be honoredBernard Lankford has just one picture of his late father. It’s nearly 50 years old and was clipped from a newspaper before his death in 1962.
The 56-year-old Bristol Tennessee man said he has a couple of his dad’s old badges, patches and various trinkets, but most of what remains are memories.
But that will change soon.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Lawsuit filed to stop closure of PHSFive parents ask for judicial review of the matter
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Date set for meals tax referendumCourt being asked to set the election for July
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Targeting illegal dumpsFor at least 30 years by one estimate, people have tossed tires, appliances, household trash and other refuse down a slope of Nebo Mountain overlooking the beautiful Crawfish Valley in northeastern Smyth County. The resulting cascade of trash below the mountain road was the result of behaviors that starkly contrast to efforts to preserve the roadless scenic and wild qualities of the valley below.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Two charged in Richlands drug bustRichlands officers seize drugs and vehicle. Arrest one and seek another