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Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Historical Society

Friday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

The annual White County Historical Society Fall Dinner (back for the first time since 2019) is back on Monday, November 18th and will feature a presentation from regional historian Todd Carr specifically on Cave-in-Rock Pirates. Art Saunders and Kristin Land drop by Open Line...

Lady Dogs Outlast Newton, Win 2nd Consecutive Sectional Title

Friday, November 8 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County defeated Massac County in Tuesday's Sectional Semifinal to punch their ticket to a second consecutive Sectional Championship match.Carmi's opponent in the sectional final was a team they had faced once this season, the Newton Eagles.Chris Lucas knew that Newton was going to...

Local Sports Recap – November 8, 2024

Friday, November 8 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs are Sectional Champions!Carmi defeated Newton last night in the IHSA 2A Sectional Championship in 2 sets, 25-19 & 25-21. It was a back-and-forth battle between two of the best volleyball teams...

Dr. Weiss Updates Carmi Kiwanis on First Quarter as President at SIC

Thursday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

After a year mentoring under then Southeastern Illinois College President Jonah Rice, Dr. Karen Weiss has taken the reins and is about 4 months into her role as the leader of the community college. She stopped by Carmi Kiwanis Thursday to share her story...

Arrest Made in Judge Murder

Thursday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

State Police Zone 8 agents have announced the arrest of 44-year-old Megan S. Valentine of Albion in connection with the fatal shooting death of her husband, Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Judge Michael J. Valentine. She’s being held in the White County Jail on charges...

Complete CWC Football Stats for 2024 Season

Thursday, November 7 by Cole Carter

Statistics courtesy of Toby Brown and crew - Bryan Weaver, Brett Rager, Darrell Nelson, Kevin Brown, and Roger Hortin.

Wayne-White County Electrical Scholarship Given to Three College Students

Thursday, November 7 by Nicole Behnke

Three Frontier Community College students were recently awarded the Wayne-White County Electrical Co-Op Scholarship in honor of Gerry Kinney. Caleb Hardy, of Opdyke, Asa Cannon, of Norris City, and Jeffrey Short of Newton were this year’s recipients, all three are currently enrolled in the...

Open Line ON DEMAND – NSDAR Craft and Vendor Fair with Festival of Trees

Thursday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

The annual NSDAR Festival of Trees, Craft and Vendor Fairs comes your way on Saturday, November 16th from 10am - 5pm. Nancy Mitchell drops by WROY/WRUL to visit with Jc and talk about the history of the event as well as what you can...

Local Sports Recap – November 7, 2024

Thursday, November 7 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will take on Newton tonight in the IHSA 2A Sectional Championship in Fairfield. Carmi comes into tonight’s match with a 36-2 record. Newton is 32-6, in their last 2 matches they...

Female Arrested Near Epworth

Wednesday, November 6 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call that told officers a female was alongside the roadway on IL Highway 141 near Epworth Road. A Sergeant arrived at the scene, spotted the female, and ran a warrant check. Identification came back as New Haven resident...