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Roanoke soars to 103 degrees; another sizzler Tuesday for Virginia
Blacksburg also had its hottest day in 12 years on Monday — but a break in the heat wave is on the way. The post Roanoke soars to 103 degrees; another sizzler Tuesday for Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia’s Top Business Ranking Set to Boost Real Estate Market, Says Expert
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Virginia is celebrating a major accolade as CNBC named it the number one state for business. The recognition is expected to have a significant impact on the real estate market. “Maybe it can help us be the number one state for real estate, which is a major part of business,” said Michael Guthrie. The positive ranking is anticipated to attract both people and employers to vibrant communities like Charlottesville, contributing to the real estate market.
The governor issued an executive order restricting cell phone use in schools. Here’s how it impacts students in the Historic Triangle
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order last week to establish a “cell phone-free” education in Virginia’s K-12 public schools. What to know: Executive Order (EO) 33 directs the Virginia Department of Education to put into place a “robust public engagement effort” to develop age-appropriate restrictions or the elimination of cell phone use during class time.
Pinpoint Weather: Hot Tuesday, midweek cold front ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — It will be another hot and humid day in Southwest and Central Virginia. Near-record heat is possible on Tuesday. However, a “cool down” is slated for the latter half of the week. Heat Advisories will go into effect on Tuesday for portions of Central Virginia and Southside, as well as Highland […]
Frank Kilgore, Southwest Virginia’s ‘unofficial chamber of commerce,’ dies
The St. Paul lawyer was instrumental in creating the Mendota Trail, Clinch River State Park, the Appalachian School of Law and the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. The post Frank Kilgore, Southwest Virginia’s ‘unofficial chamber of commerce,’ dies appeared first on Cardinal News.
Data centers, proliferating statewide, could soon be built on mined lands in Southwest Virginia
This is Part 3 of a three-part series on efforts to develop on abandoned mine lands in Southwest Virginia. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Under federal regulations, mine companies begin operation in Southwest Virginia, dig for their coal and then return the land close to its natural condition or in a state that […] The post Data centers, proliferating statewide, could soon be built on mined lands in Southwest Virginia appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Proposed high school in Hampton Roads would build on anti-drug successes elsewhere
Andrew Finch, who’s worked at and evaluated “recovery” high schools for more than a quarter century, has some advice for administrators who want to open such a sanctuary for teenagers battling substance abuse in South Hampton Roads: Create a school that’s distinct from the general population of students – and possibly in a separate building […] The post Proposed high school in Hampton Roads would build on anti-drug successes elsewhere appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Trump trails Biden by just 3% in Virginia: Poll
Former President Donald Trump is within the margin of error in Virginia, a pivotal state for President Joe Biden in November, according to a new survey. A New York Times-Siena College poll released Monday shows Biden leading Trump 48% to 45% among likely voters in Virginia, while Trump leads Biden 48%-45% among likely voters in […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Summer of Fun heats up
ROGERSVILLE — Five teams braved hot sand and scorching heat — as well as one another — for beach volleyball supremacy on Saturday at Rogersville City Park. C-Ray Elite emerged victorious to claim the coveted Summer of Fun championship T-shirts and bragging rights in the coed 4x4 beach volleyball tournament. Next up on the Rogersville Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer of Fun sports schedule is a pickleball tournament, scheduled for...
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