RICHMOND, Va. — As spring arrives across the region, wildlife officials are reminding residents to leave young deer alone — even if they appear to be abandoned. With fawning season underway from May through July, it’s common for white-tailed deer fawns to be seen alone in yards, gardens and fields. Experts say this is normal behavior. Mother deer, known as does, often leave their fawns hidden for long periods to avoid attracting predators. Fawns rely on their spotted coats for camouflage and will remain still when approached. Officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources say the mother typically returns […]

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CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors tackled ongoing public utility challenges and authorized new performance-based incentives for local emergency medical technicians during its recent April meeting. The meeting was highlighted by a public comment from Nathan Edwards, who represented 10 families residing on Crooked Branch struggling with severely low-to-nonexistent water pressure. Edwards stated that the issue has worsened since October, leaving residents unable to perform basic household tasks. According to Edwards, the county Public Service Authority indicated that a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) holds back pressure to protect the main pipeline at Sandlick, which operates at a Maximum […]

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Alice Lloyd College added another piece to its roster on Thursday, as Prestonsburg senior Brady Allen signed to continue his baseball career with the Eagles. Allen has been a steady contributor for the Blackcats this season, batting .273. He has scored seven runs, driven in 18 RBIs, and recorded two doubles, one home run and three stolen bases. His all-around play has made him a valuable asset for Prestonsburg. He now joins an Alice Lloyd program that is enjoying a strong season. The Eagles currently sit at 30-18 overall and 3-1 in conference play. Alice Lloyd has been especially solid […]

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