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U.S. 21 Road Market planned for July 26-28
Old quilts, vintage toys, and antique glassware are just a few of the treasures shoppers can find during the annual Take-a-Break from the Interstate 3-day Road Market. This year’s event is planned for Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The 100-mile long yard sale begins in Harmony, and extends up Hwy 21, including Business Hwy 21 in Jonesville and Elkin, all the way to Wytheville, Virginia. In Elkin, Bridge St. is Business Hwy 21 so residents can set up along Bridge St. as long as they...
Online auction for delinquent taxes
The City of Covington Treasurer’s Office would like to make the public aware the online auction for delinquent taxes on the following parcels of land located throughout the City of Covington ends on July 31, 2024. More information about placing a bid can be found at www.freedomauctionva.com. Below is a list of properties that are listed on the auction:
Alleghany Highlands YMCA is hosting its Back to School Bash
LOW MOOR, VA (VR) — The Alleghany Highlands YMCA is hosting its Back to School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will include a bouncy house, free swimming in the pool, a dunking booth, face painting and other games. Students can also enter drawings to win various prizes. […] The post Alleghany Highlands YMCA is hosting its Back to School Bash appeared first on The Virginian Review.
‘Permanently lost me,’ cries Walmart shopper after hour-long pickup delay as store admits ‘not the service you deserve’
A WALMART shopper has vowed to never return to the big box retailer after claiming to experience a major delay when picking up an order. As rampant theft has cost businesses hundreds of billions of dollars every year, many shoppers have sought out alternatives to shopping in person. Many have...
Early 2024 Preview: Liberty vs Western Kentucky
We have begun our series of an early look ahead to the teams on Liberty’s 2024 schedule. We will give a quick preview of all 12 teams that stand in the Flames’ way of a second straight unbeaten season as second-year head coach Jamey Chadwell prepares his team to defend its 2023 CUSA title.
Lynchburg County Alert: New Study Links Prenatal Diet to 22% Lower Autism Risk. Doctors Explain
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Virginia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You. A new study has revealed that expectant mothers who stick to a healthy diet during pregnancy may...
LUCOM Class of 2028 participates in White Coat Ceremony
A group of 162 student-doctors donned the symbol of their status as medical students and future physicians — the white coat — in the 11th annual White Coat Ceremony for the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM), held over the weekend in the Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall.
Why Lynchburg's youth curfew failed to receive unanimous City Council support
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The 2023 shooting deaths of three minors in three separate crimes propelled the creation of Lynchburg’s city-wide youth curfew. Enacted in May of last year, the curfew states that persons under 18 are restricted from being outdoors between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. There...
Pickling Fresh Ingredients at Heritage Green Assisted Living
LYNCHBURG,Va (WSET) — Summertime is the best time to incorporate the freshest ingredients into your meals! The Heritage Green Assisted Living residents had a pickling class and learned the step by step of making their pickles! Kaci saw the process of making pickles and discovered more about Heritage Green incorporating the best ingredients in their food.
Pinpoint Weather: Scattered storms likely on Tuesday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The warm, muggy, and rainy pattern continues across Southwest and Central Virginia. Expect a daily chance for scattered showers and storms throughout the work week. A stationary front will help provide the region with scattered showers and storms on Tuesday. While a few morning showers are possible, increasing rain chances are slated […]
8 cases of Listeria reported across Maryland and Virginia
WASHINGTON — At least two people have died, and 28 others have become sick from what health officials believe is a listeria outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the majority of those who've fallen sick, reported eating meats that were sliced at deli counters. Listeria is...
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 21, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 21, 2024, results for each game:. DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 3-8-6, FB: 7. Day: 6-0-9, FB: 9. Check Pick 3 payouts and...
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