Good morning! It's Thursday July 3, 2025, and in this edition of The Daily Briefing,
In Commonwealth News today, there’s a strange new twist in the Jim Ryan saga. It turns out that Ryan will continue on at the University as a professor at UVa while former Board of Visitor member Bert Ellis sounds off about the ouster. Letters also reveal the threatening tone of letters to UVa to pressure the university.
We continue to follow stories about the Trump bill and the devasting effects it could have on local hospitals, Medicaid and recipients as it heads back to the House of Representatives.
We’re following other news that affects our region and part of the world here in Dickenson County.
WEATHER
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NEWS
On the upside, The Jettie Baker Center sign is back and shining in new glory after repairs and upgrades were made by Bristol Sign. On the down side, Clintwood’s Splash Pad is still closed as we head into the July 4th Weekend and hotter temperatures are expected this weekend through the beginning of next week.
Appalachian Power is reaching out to customers with suggestions to help fight rising energy costs because of the hot summer weather.
Governor Youngkin announces $67 Million in Funding in flood preparedness.
The federal government proposes ending “the roadless rule” in national forest land causing environmental concerns among groups.
Virginia Tech is stressing fireworks safety this holiday with suggestions and safety tips.
If you are planning to travel this July 4th holiday, Virginia State Police are urging patience and caution during this heavily travelled holiday.
Clintwood District supervisor Rhonda Sluss reminds citizens that representatives from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management are coming to Dickenson County this week to look at damage to the county’s rivers and streams. They will also be looking at trees, debris, mudslides and other remnants of flooding from this year that need to be removed. Sluss reminds residents that they can call or text her at 276-870-8453 if anyone in the Clintwood District have experienced damage.
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OTHER STORIES WE’RE FOLLOWING
Dollywood informed us by a press release on Monday afternoon that Blazing Fury,
a staple of the park going back to the Silver Dollar City days will re-open on Friday July 4th. The Pigeon Forge Fire Department will have the honor of riding the indoor ride to inaugurate the return of Blazing Fury.
SPORTS
The Cincinnati Reds announced yesterday that two prospects have been selected for the Futures Game, and that Spencer Steer was named the National League's Player of the Week on Monday.
Dave Parker’s passing on Sunday at the age of 74 has provided fans a look at Parker's time with the Reds and his status as the franchise's best free-agent signing.
Daniel Suarez and Trackhouse Racing are parting company at the end of the 2025 Cup Series season and Bristol Motor Speedway continues their rapid makeover of The Last Great Colosseum into a Major League Baseball diamond in time for the August 2 matchup between Atlanta and Cincinnati.
Upsets this weekend at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) shook up the in-season playoff challenge. The Cup Series moves to Chicago for the Chicago Street Race this weekend in what may be the last visit by NASCAR to the Windy City.
HAPPENINGS
If you are looking at what to do on the 4th of July then look to the Town of Clintwood. There’s a full slate of events taking place leading up to fireworks at dark.
The Dickenson County Extension Office continues to seek students for Summer Camps sponsored by 4-H, and the town of Clintwood is ready to celebrate the 4th of July with a big extravaganza.
Dolly’s Splash Country celebrates public employees with Appreciation Days through July 31.
The Jettie Baker Center resumes their concert series with Magnolia Boulevard and The Jenkins Twins on August 2.
That’s the Thursday headlines and top stories for The Daily Briefing.
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