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Tacofest is back to support Huddle Up Moms next Saturday
Just about everyone loves tacos, and we all appreciate our mothers – now for a third year Huddle Up Moms, the local non-profit that provides education, connections to resources and support for expectant and new mothers, will hold “Tacofest,” at Elmwood Park next Saturday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Meteor spotted in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early Friday
(WCYB) — A meteor was spotted in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early Friday. News 5 has received several reports of a boom with the fireball. We have viewer video from both Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and looking toward Greene County, Tennessee. One video shows a meteor falling from...
FOIA Friday: Pursuits for UVA shooting report, Richmond records continue
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Woman mourns 10-month-old daughter, mother by dressing mannequins in their clothes
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ/Gray News) - A Virginia woman is grieving her loved ones in a way that she knows some might find unusual. She placed fully-clothed mannequins outside her home in memory of her mother and daughter. What started out as a Halloween tradition for a woman named Siobhan...
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview : William Byrd
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) — The next stop on the Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview tour rolls on to Vinton and a look at William Byrd High School. Brad Lutz enters his 6th season as the Terriers head coach. Byrd is coming off of their best season in program history. They went 12-2, won the Region 3D title and lost in the Class 3 state semifinals. The biggest thing for William Byrd is what will they do for an encore.
Griffith, Baker clash over economic development and 2020 presidential vote certification
The debate on a Blacksburg radio station may be the only debate between the two 9th District candidates. The post Griffith, Baker clash over economic development and 2020 presidential vote certification appeared first on Cardinal News.
W.E. Cundiff Elementary introduces new faculty and staff for 2024-2025
Team Cundiff (W.E. Cundiff Elementary) has added 12 new faculty and staff members for the. Katie Anderson is teaching third grade science and social studies. She was “born and raised in. Roanoke, Virginia” and graduated from Northside High School. “I grew up in the Hollins area, so I...
Mountain Toppers Healthy Aging Program to meet Thursday, September 19
Bonnie Keyser (standing, left photo) led a painting activity during the August meeting of the Mountain Toppers Healthy Aging Program, held at the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library. In the photo at right, the group displays their finished sunflower paintings. At the Thursday, September 19, meeting, Jennifer McCallister from the Alleghany County Department of Social Services […] The post Mountain Toppers Healthy Aging Program to meet Thursday, September 19 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
City of Covington Public Notice – Signs
The City of Covington would like to make citizens and businesses aware that per Section 53 and 54 of our code no signage can be placed within a public right-of-way. Section 53: Part G: Signs in all districts states ‘No person except a public officer or employee in performance of a public duty shall paste, […] The post City of Covington Public Notice – Signs appeared first on The Virginian Review.
MGCC, Jackson River Governor’s School, welcomes new and returning students for fall semester
Clifton Forge, Va. – Mountain Gateway Community College and the Jackson River Governor’s School began classes for the new school year on Monday, August 26. JRGS welcomed students from Alleghany High School, Bath County High School, James River High School, and Parry McCluer High School. Those students will attend college classes on the MGCC campus […] The post MGCC, Jackson River Governor’s School, welcomes new and returning students for fall semester appeared first on The Virginian Review.
FIRST ALERT: Storms could produce strong winds, locally heavy rain Sunday
Daily chance of afternoon showers/storms SUN•MON. Strong cold front brings cooler start to September. If you have plans this holiday weekend, remember to stay weather-aware. Although no day will be a washout, each afternoon and evening will feature scattered storms, some of which could be strong to severe. The main hazards we’re monitoring are damaging winds and heavy rain, which may lead to localized flooding.
Evan Copening named William Byrd Top Terrier for 2024-2025 school year
William Byrd High School senior Evan Copening has been named “Top Terrier” at WBHS for. the 2024-2025 school year. This award is the single highest honor bestowed on a student at. William Byrd. Each year five students are nominated by the upcoming senior class in the spring. They...
Pinpoint Weather: Storms possible through Sunday
Scattered showers and storms are likely this evening with the possibility some storms may become strong with up to 40-50 mph wind gusts or severe with 60 mph wind gusts. The weather will become quiet later this evening. Saturday and Sunday will see a likelihood of showers and storms each...
Highlanders in the News: Week of Aug. 26, 2024
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