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WATCH: Virginians have hope for economy according to new Roanoke College poll
ROANOKE, Va. – Virginians have hope regarding the economy, that’s the takeaway from a New Roanoke College poll released Thursday. It shows that a quarter of people who responded say they’re in a better place financially than last year. 37% believe their household finances will improve in the coming year.
Governor presents award to JAM program
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin present the “Spirit of Virginia” Award to Brett Morris, Executive Director and President of Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM), a nonprofit organization in Independence that reaches approximately 2,000 young students in five states to teach them to play traditional Appalachian old time and bluegrass music. The award was presented at the 88th Old Fiddlers’ Convention sponsored by Galax Moose Lodge #733. Looking on is JAM student Savannah Hodges of Wytheville, representing all JAM students that benefit from the program. Morris stated that the award is dedicated to the late Helen White, who founded JAM.
Voting open for Top Adventure Towns contest; three regional places nominated
TRI-CITIES (WJHL) – The Blue Ridge Outdoors team nominated three regional places for its Top Adventure Towns contest. There are four categories: tiny, small, medium and large towns. According to the competition’s official website, “They are mountain biking meccas, whitewater oases, climbing paradises, and hiking dream destinations. Some are long established while others are quickly […]
Two people transported by EMS after two-car accident in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Two people were transported by EMS after a two-car accident in the Princeton area of Mercer County. According to Mercer County Dispatch, a call came in about a two-car accident occurred at the intersection of Route 460 and Locust Street in Princeton around 1:30 p.m. Mercer County Dispatch stated that the […]
West Virginia Gubernatorial candidate requests investigation involving “misuse of funds” at The Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPINRGS, WV (WVNS) — Democratic candidate for West Virginia Governor, Steve Williams, issued a statement requesting an investigation into the “misuse of funds” at The Greenbrier. According to a press release, the current Huntington Mayor, Williams, asked sitting Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) to launch...
Content creator John Russell makes the case for clean energy at DNC
John Russell, content creator from West Virginia, spoke at the Democratic National Convention, arguing in support of clean energy. “Trump, a billionaire, says that he'll take on the elites, but then he promises handouts to big oil, and he punches down at anyone with the guts to be different,” Russell said.
West Virginia working to address housing crisis in the state
GHENT, WV (WVNS)– It’s no secret that much like the rest of the country, West Virginia is facing a housing shortage, especially when it comes to affordable housing. The current landscape of the housing market in West Virginia is challenging for a few reasons. Megan Bailey, the president of the Kanawha Valley Board of Realtors, […]
Town of Athens addresses issues of water quality
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) – Athens residents said on Thursday, August 22, 2024 that their town has water issues. Some residents took to social media to voice their concerns about the odd taste and smell of the water. They also noted that the water even looked abnormal. 59News went to Athens and spoke to public officials […]
Back from the Brink: See Virginia’s Restored Elk Herd
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — The restoration of Virginia’s wild elk herd is a success story. Now, you can see that success up close and in person. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) has announced registration for guided elk viewing tours is now open. Those tours will run on Thursdays in September and Tuesdays in […]
Study: Virginia tops charts with 'sanctuary' cities, counties
(The Center Square) — Immigration policy think tank the Center for Immigration Studies released its updated map of American sanctuary locations on Thursday, revealing a surge in Virginia localities adopting sanctuary status. The center added 36 Virginia localities to its map for a total of 84. Besides sanctuary states, the commonwealth now tops the charts of states with the most sanctuary jurisdictions, according to the center’s map based on Immigration...
Cline makes his way through the Valley on healthcare tour
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Congressman Ben Cline has spent the past week touring healthcare facilities throughout Virginia’s Sixth District. According to a news release from Cline’s Communications Director, Maggie Clemmons, the congressman stopped in the Harrisonburg area on Wednesday to visit Augusta Health in Fishersville and James Madison University’s Nursing Program.
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