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Blessing Box Project, Covington, Clifton Forge and Alleghany County
Aaron Peters and his wife Alexandria Peters have recently started The Blessing Box Project here in Alleghany County. The first blessing box is located at 1217 McAllister Drive, Covington, Va. “Dolly Ann area” The blessing box is a place to leave non perishable food items, hygiene items, etc. so others may come and take what they need […] The post Blessing Box Project, Covington, Clifton Forge and Alleghany County appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Family friendly and stylish? Hooker Furniture says a new upholstery addition addresses consumer need
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Upholstery buyers looking for form and function at Las Vegas Market have a new option. Responding to market demand for additional choices in the best-selling Savion upholstery group, Hooker Furniture is launching Savion Deux at the upcoming Las Vegas event. Featuring two new cover options including a neutral-tone performance fabric and a deep brown leather, the patented Savion Deux group will also offer reclining function, an expansion that company officials said will address demand from consumers looking for “high-style upholstery designs.”
Pet of the Day: Cheeze-It is the cat that smiles back
WENTWORTH, N.C. (WGHP) — Meet Cheeze-It, our FOX8 Pet of the Day!. If you’re interested in adopting this pet or any other pets at Rockingham County Animal Shelter, please call (336) 394-0075 or visit the Rockingham County Animal Shelter website. Rockingham County Animal Shelter is located at 250...
Jonathan Warner wheels in the gold at Commonwealth Games debut
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — It was another beautiful day for Track and Field at the Commonwealth Games. At the Track and Field Able Games, some champions got the gold. Among them was Jonathan Warner, who has been training for this moment for almost a decade. “Started and competed successfully...
Roanoke animal shelter to hold fundraiser for adoptable pets
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Angels of Assisi is holding their third annual Bowwow Brunch Fundraiser on August 18 at Big Lick Brewing Company. The event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets start at $40. Director of Development, Carol Jessee, speaks with 7@four about this event. For more updates...
Juvenile charged for Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A juvenile has been charged with shooting into the city, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a firearm as a juvenile, after a shooting in Roanoke. Roanoke Police were called late the morning of Sunday, July 21, to the 3700 block of Frontage Road...
Smoke on the Mountain returns July 26-27
GALAX, Va. (WDBJ) - Smoke on the Mountain, the annual barbecue competition, is back for its 19th year. The event features street vendors, food trucks, activities and a barbecue contest. Mike Stevens and Jason Baumgardner, co-chairs of the Twin County Chamber of Commerce, speak with 7@four about this event. The...
Yanceyville Man Arrested on Kidnapping and Assault Charges
A Yanceyville man was arrested on several charges including kidnapping and assault on Friday. According to the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Justin Newton Evans was arrested on one felony count of first degree kidnapping and two felony counts of assault by strangulation. Evans was also charged with two...
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
Danville Launches Tree Campaign with the Green Infrastructure Center to Promote a Greener Danville
The City of Danville will receive support from the Green Infrastructure Center (GIC) to support and expand tree cover in the city. Danville is one of the first cities selected to participate in the Virginia Department of Forestry’s (VADOF) Community Forest Revitalization Program funded by the USDA through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This project is provided to Danville at no cost to the city. The city will receive support for urban forest planning, management, and community tree planting.
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