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5-megawatt solar farm approved for Amherst property; more …
From elsewhere: Controversy swirls around redesign of disc golf course. Mobile units arrive at Prince Edward Elementary School. Committee recommends wording for sign by Confederate monument in Amherst. The post 5-megawatt solar farm approved for Amherst property; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Football Friday 2024 Preview: Altavista Colonels
ALTAVISTA, Va. (WSET) — Head Coach: Matthew Deloach (2nd year) Last year's record/playoff result: 10-4, lost to Essex in state semifinals. Key Players (with position (s)): Jamari Slayton, Jr. QB/CB, Ladanian Stone, Sr. RB, Alexander Jackson, Jr. OL/DL, Braelyn Smith, Sr. OL/DL. Games to Circle: 8/30 vs. Central (season...
Southwest Virginia Bee Festival Draws Thousands to Elmwood Park for Sweet Celebration
ROANOKE, Va. – Elmwood Park was abuzz with excitement as thousands of people attended the inaugural Southwest Virginia Bee Festival on Saturday. The event, celebrating the vital role of bees in our ecosystem, showcased the city’s commitment to its bee-friendly reputation. The festival, co-hosted by the Roanoke Valley...
New River Valley Community Services hosting special event for Suicide Prevention Month
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - While it can be a difficult topic to talk about, suicide is a growing concern in many communities across the country. September is Suicide Prevention Month. Data from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) suggest 1 in 20 adults had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year.
Update: Identity of Suspect For Friday Night Halifax County Shooting Released
The identity of a man that was arrested for a shooting that occurred on Route 58 in Halifax County has been released. 22-year-old De’Corrius Dyson Thompson, of Midlothian, was arrested by the Danville Police Department following a be-on-the-lookout issued by the Virginia State Police Friday, Aug. 23. Thompson was...
Son of fallen Smyth County deputy throws first pitch at Salem Red Sox game
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — It was more than just a baseball game Friday night at the Salem Memorial Ballpark. The first pitch was thrown by the son of fallen Smyth County deputy Hunter Reedy, who was shot and killed in the line of duty earlier in August. The Salem Red Sox honored Reedy’s life by […]
Mary’s Diner Closes After 73 Years
A Danville institution closed its doors for good on Sunday. Mary’s Diner opened and closed for the final time on Sunday after serving meals in the community for over 70 years. The restaurant on Piney Forest was open for 73 years. The restaurant cited lagging sales due to inflation...
FIRST ALERT: Temperatures soar into the 90s for the final week of August
Scattered storms for portions of Labor Day Weekend. It’s going to be toasty this week, so make sure you stay hydrated and limit your time outdoors. Highs today will reach the upper 80s to low 90s. A spotty shower or storm is possible near the I-64 corridor this evening, but most will stay dry.
Hundreds of dogs come out for Oakey’s Dog Days of Summer
TOWN OF VINTON, Va. – Sure, some kids are back in school, but your furry pets are perhaps always on summer vacation. Lancerlot Sports Complex in Vinton hosted the 5th annual Oakey’s Dog Days of Summer. Hundreds of dogs chilled out on the ice rink or made a...
Florida State losing to Georgia Tech could have significant meaning for Virginia Tech
Saturday, Georgia Tech sent big shock waves not only through college football but also the ACC with their upset of No. 10 Florida State in Dublin, Ireland. Looking to make a statement following a frustrating end to the 2023 campaign, the Seminoles set themselves up for a long 2024 season.
Franklin man arrested for alleged assault with box cutter
A Franklin man was arrested Sunday, Aug. 25, after allegedly cutting another man across his face with a box cutter in Sedley the day prior. The other man was flown to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. A Southampton County Sheriff’s Office news release stated that on Saturday, Aug. 24, at around 8 […] The post Franklin man arrested for alleged assault with box cutter appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Man arrested for allegedly firing gun in Wytheville
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man has been arrested for a shooting incident in Wytheville Friday night. Jha-Braun Pruitt, 40, is charged with with felony carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon, plus concealed firearm, reckless handling of a firearm and brandishing a firearm, all misdemeanors. He also received a summons for being intoxicated in public.
Trustees decide future of Hampden-Sydney shooting range project
An expansion is moving forward for the Hampden-Sydney shooting range. The college’s Board of Trustees late last week signed off on the project, giving it the final approval needed before construction could take place. Part of what encouraged trustees was the alumni-led fundraising campaign, which collected $825,000 in the last few months. Also, school officials […] The post Trustees decide future of Hampden-Sydney shooting range project appeared first on Farmville.
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