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Danville veterans gear up to donate 300 bookbags to local students in need
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A group of veterans in Danville are gearing up to help kids this upcoming school year. The Walden France American Legion Post 29 will give out 300 bookbags for pre-k through 12th grade students in need. Sheryl Davis, the American Legion Post 29 chairman, said...
Health District addresses splashpad concerns after investigation
After June 29, reports started coming in to the Piedmont Health District (PHD), raising concerns about the Farmville splashpad. Farmville residents were showing signs of gastrointestinal symptoms. This was later identified as an infection of the Norovirus and Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) bacteria. “EAEC is a less severe type of E. coli associated with acute […] The post Health District addresses splashpad concerns after investigation appeared first on Farmville.
Danville holds soft opening for new Doyle Thomas Park Splash Pad
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville is helping folks in the River City cool off with a new splash pad. Danville Parks and Recreation had a soft opening for the new Doyle Thomas Park Splash pad on Green Street. It was a chance for staff to look at all the...
VDH issues recreational water advisory after industrial fire; Nutrien sets up operations in Boydton and South Hill locations
The Roanoke and Meherrin Rivers are both under a recreational water and fish consumption advisory after the Nutrien Ag Solutions industrial fire on July 6 in South Hill. For the safety of people and pets, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) warns against water activities, such as swimming, wading, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and boating. Additionally, VDH recommends not consuming any fish taken from these waterways until further notice.
VCU Medical Center ranked No. 1 hospital in Richmond metro area, No. 2 in all of Virginia
VCU Medical Center in Richmond has been recognized as the #1 hospital in the Richmond metro area and the No. 2 hospital in all of Virginia by the U.S. News & World Report.
Whooping Cough creeping its way through Roanoke again
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The highly contagious illness known as Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is present in Roanoke. Although the symptoms are milder in older children and adults, the same thing can’t be said about younger children, and as they get ready to go back to school, it is encouraged they get immunized before it can potentially spread through the hallways.
New gas station approved at Roanoke City Council meeting
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke City Council has approved an update to a new residential unit coming to Orange Avenue. A new gas station is set to open on Orange Avenue after the Roanoke City Council unanimously approved an update to the proposal. Over a year ago, the council...
Portsmouth restaurant suing Virginia ABC over alcohol sale guidelines
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth restaurant is the face of a group suing Virginia’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) over a rule it says goes against the state’s constitution. Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill says regulations set forth by Virginia ABC violate its 14th Amendment...
Getting to Know Rachel Bingman
DANBURY — North Stokes’ rising senior Rachel Bingman is looking forward to another year of competing in sports and building memories with her friends. Bingman plays volleyball and throws the discus and shot put on both the Vikings’ indoor and outdoor track teams. Playing both sports motivates her because of the joy of competition and the challenges it gives her that pushes herself to do better. Rachel loves her small...
HCK Hot Chicken to open soon in Vinton
VINTON, Va. – HCK Hot Chicken will hold a grand opening for its first restaurant in the Town of Vinton on Saturday, Jul. 20 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m at 2499 East Washington Ave. The first 24 customers will receive a free sandwich, and all other guests will...
Giles awarded $200k grant to support reuse study for decommissioned Appalachian Power coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant
GILES COUNTY, Va. – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant. The Glen Lyn plant, which opened in 1919, was one of the oldest...
Republican Lynchburg City Council Candidate arrested, charged with stalking
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A candidate for City Council Ward 2 has been arrested and is currently in jail. According to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail, Rodney Hubbard is facing two charges from an incident on July 6 and was booked on the 11th. Hubbard is charged with "Stalking:...
Artist, philanthropist P. Buckley Moss dies; legacy lives on through art, education
The art world is in mourning after learning today that P. Buckley Moss died on Saturday after a short illness. She was 91. Born on May 20, 1933, Patricia Moss discovered her passion for art at a young age. Moss was dyslexic. She discovered her artistic potential and enrolled in a high school for the fine arts, and later, graduated from New York’s Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
Supporters flock to Trump Town, driving sales sky high
BOONES MILL, Va. – Trump Town, a Trump merchandise store in Boones Mill, is seeing a business boom following the shooting. The owner tells us that even since Saturday afternoon when the news broke, they’ve been packed. They stayed open until nearly midnight on Saturday, so everyone who...
Unlocking Value: Greater Lynchburg Latest Real Estate Transactions
This week, the real estate market in the Greater Lynchburg region is. diverse, with strong activity across various property types and price. The City of Lynchburg's highest transaction was Lot 6 in Boxwood. Subdivision sold by Keith and Erica S. Pitzer to Timothy and Chelsey. Jackman for $537,000. 215 Harrison...
Restaurant Inspections July 2 -- July 8
According to the Central Virginia Health District website, twenty-four food establishment inspections were conducted from July 2 - July 8. Nineteen were typical inspections, one was a follow-up inspection and four were Other. Forty two percent of the typical inspections had 0 violations, making that mark on the high (favorable)...
Shoemakers Restaurant in the Craddock Terry Hotel relaunches Tuesday
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Shoemakers Restaurant at the Craddock Terry Hotel is relaunching Tuesday with a new chef and a new menu. The restaurant still has that historic feel from the shoe factory that was there back in 1888, but now the menu is lighter. The new chef comes from...
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