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As of April 1st, the Washington County Virginia Fire Department will now serve 3,500 more people.

ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – The Town of Abingdon will soon address its “failing sewer infrastructure” thanks to funds from a state program, the town announced Monday. A news release from the town states the DEQ Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Program granted funds for the upgrades. According to the town, the funding will allow for […]

A new gift shop designed to uplift your spirits and help to keep you motivated is now open on Main Street in Abingdon, Va.A Touch of Grace offers inspirational

ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – The Abingdon Farmers Market will begin its 2024 season on Saturday, April 6, at the Abingdon Farmers Market Pavilion, the market said in a release. This year’s market will have new hours and events, and have over 80 vendors. The event dates and times are below, provided by the release: THE […]

The Moonlite Drive-In Theatre in Abingdon is under new ownership.

Abingdon Health updated the market on the development of self-tests for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) on Monday, announcing the completion of the 'design freeze' stage for four key tests in collaboration with Devyn.

A missing Virginia Tech student, from Abingdon, was spotted in Missouri, nearly 10 hours away from where he was last seen in Christiansburg.According to the Mo

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WJHL) — Authorities say a Virginia Tech student who was reported missing after he never arrived at his parents’ house in Abingdon was spotted in Missouri and appears to be “traveling on his own free will.” According to the Montgomery County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office, Jonathan Roop, 20, was seen at a restaurant Wednesday […]

ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – The friends, family, and neighbors of 20-year-old Johnny Roop gathered outside of his childhood home with one prayer in mind: bring him home. “We’re all keeping our eyes and ears open,” said Kate Roussel, Roop’s neighbor. “And I’m sure that someone will speak up and he’ll be found.” Roop was last […]

A prayer walk has been scheduled for a missing Virginia Tech student who is from Abingdon and has not been heard from since Friday.