2026 SPECIAL SESSION I
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2043
Commending WCYB-TV.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026
WHEREAS, WCYB-TV, a broadcast television station serving the Tri-Cities region of Virginia and Tennessee, has played an important role in local life and local culture by offering high-quality, community-focused media; and
WHEREAS, prior to becoming a television station, WCYB first went on the air in 1946 as a radio station, with shows such as Farm and Fun Time , which featured informative programming for rural residents and live musicians; and
WHEREAS, Farm and Fun Time helped bring country, bluegrass, and old-time music to a wider audience throughout the region, and many local musicians began their professional careers behind the microphones at WCYB; and
WHEREAS, WCYB-TV was established by Appalachian Broadcasting on August 13, 1956, as an extension of WCYB radio; the television station has been a primary NBC affiliate throughout its history and remains a leading source of local news, information, education, and entertainment in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, in its early years, WCYB-TV provided a mix of national network programming and locally produced content, including children's shows, educational programming, and other broadcasts that reflected the character and interests of its Appalachian audience; and
WHEREAS, over time, WCYB-TV expanded its news operations and technological capabilities, becoming a trusted and widely viewed source of journalism for the region and earning a reputation for strong local coverage; and