Good morning! It's Monday July 7, 2025, and in this edition of The Daily Briefing, we’re following news that affects our region and part of the world here in Dickenson County.
WEATHER
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NEWS
While the town of Clintwood was celebrating the 4th of July with food, music, parades and fireworks, a different kind of event took place in Haysi with Anna Mullins capturing the event in photos of a candlelight vigil.
Devastating flooding in Texas has prompted Governor Glenn Youngkin to deploy swift water rescue units from Virginia to assist in the aftermath of flooding in the Lone Star State. One of those units is from Southwest Virginia.
They are gearing up for the Move Mountains Medical Clinic: M7 in Wise coming up in about two weeks. For more information on scheduling and planned offerings, click on the link to find out more.
If you are into history and especially the history of Appalachia, you need to watch the latest “Stories of Appalachia” podcast. In this episode, we tell the dramatic true story of Charles Jefferson Harrison, a respected San Antonio businessman who became one of Appalachia’s most elusive train robbers.
The latest news from around the Commonwealth is available as well with the Virginia elections taking the spotlight.
REMINDER
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SPORTS
New Zealander Shane Van Gisbergen swept both Xfinity and Cup races at the Chicago Street Race this weekend.
The Cincinnati Reds are making a push for a wildcard spot as we get set for the All-Star Game. The Reds are also posturing for possible trades and acquirements before the MLB Trade deadline.
HAPPENINGS
The Dickenson County Extension Office continues to seek students for Summer Camps sponsored by 4-H. Sign up ends July 11th.
Dollywood guests are shouting a popular refrain again, as the park’s beloved Blazing Fury roller coaster reopened last Friday to big fanfare.
The Move Mountains Medical Clinic: The Health Wagon’s M7 event will return for its 26th year to Wise County for a FREE health care expo at The Health Wagon Facilities,
The Jettie Baker Center resumes their concert series with Magnolia Boulevard and The Jenkins Twins on August 2.
That’s the Monday headlines and top stories for The Daily Briefing.
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