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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.
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.
Danville man arrested after shooting
The Danville Police Department has made an arrest following a shooting incident that occurred around 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Marvin James Saunders, Jr., 25, has been charged with attempted malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, discharging a firearm in a public place, reckless handling of a firearm, and brandishing a firearm after firing a shot in the 200 block of N. Main Street toward a 39-year-old male, who he was having an altercation with. No one was injured as a result of the shooting. One vehicle was struck by the shot.
Petty’s Garage and Mike Skeen Win Inaugural HSR NASCAR Classic Race at VIR
A Day After a Visit from Stock Car Racing Legend Richard Petty, Skeen “Wins One for The Boss” in the 2006 No. 45 Victory Junction Dodge Charger in the Series Debut of the NASCAR Classic Presented by Petty’s Garage at VIR. DANVILLE, Va. – A competitive, colorful...
Average Gas Prices Down Across the Southside and Virginia
Average gas prices across Virginia dropped by seven cents this week to $3.22 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is down six cents to $3.35 a gallon, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Danville fell by nine cents to $3.04, while the...
Community comes together to remember the missing Virginia mother whose husband is accused of killing her
The Northern Virginia community that rallied to raise awareness and demand answers when a 28-year-old woman was reported missing earlier this month is now coming together to remember the mother of one, while her husband faces charges in connection with her disappearance.
Pinpoint Weather: Increasing heat and humidity this week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Stay cool and hydrated! Hot and muggy conditions will impact Southwest and Central Virginia through the middle of the week. High pressure will keep the region mostly dry, but a warming trend will occur over the next few days. For Monday, morning temperatures will start in the 50s and 60s. A few […]
Clear and calm tonight; a toasty start to next week
Sunday evening looks great for last-minute outdoor plans: temps in the 80s/70s under mostly sunny skies. The sun setting won’t change much as we continue to see mostly clear skies for the remainder of tonight. Temps will also continue to cool further down as they drop into the 60s. Monday shouldn’t see any troubles in […]
Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners
Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering an ornamental garden from the 1700s where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world. Such plots of land served as status symbols. They were the 18th-century equivalent of buying a Lamborghini. The garden in Williamsburg belonged to tobacco grower John Custis IV, who also served in the colonial legislature. His garden has long intrigued historians. But the dig also focuses on learning more about the enslaved gardeners. The excavation is being conducted by Colonial Williamsburg. It's a living history museum that now owns the property in the former colonial capital.
Ring Gymnastics:New Classes this Fall!
A local family saw a need to provide additional gymnastics opportunities for children, including those that need accessible classes, in the Roanoke Valley. Stacy Meenan-Westervelt, along with fiancé Esteban, and friends Lydia and Rodney, opened Ring gymnastics this spring. "Roanoke lacks gymnastics options, especially in the North Roanoke and...
Roanoke’s Wing Fest returns to Dr. Pepper Park
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke’s Wing Fest returned to Dr. Pepper Park for a 15th year today. Vendors from all across the region filled the streets for the star city’s largest one-day food festival. The annual event also offers some friendly competition through a people’s choice vote and...
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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