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Cool Down at a Local Library
Due to extremely high temperatures today, Roanoke's local libraries will serve as cooling centers during their normal hours of operation. Residents are encouraged to visit these libraries to cool down, access water, and enjoy a good book. Stay safe and hydrated!
Homelessness in the Roanoke Valley increases by 20%
ROANOKE, Va. – It’s a crisis here at home and across the country, homelessness. And the number of people experiencing homelessness in the Roanoke Valley is growing. According to the Blue Ridge Continuum of Care’s Winter 2024 Point in Time Report, 402 people are experiencing homelessness in the Roanoke Valley.
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...
Election 2024: Sen. Kaine to campaign in Danville, Martinsville, Rocky Mount
Sen. Tim Kaine will host a meet and greet with Danville business owners and visit local businesses Tuesday to discuss how he can support Virginia’s businesses. Kaine, who celebrates 30 years of serving in elected office this year, is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate in November 2024.
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.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as storms bringing possible hail and 70 mph wind gusts could make their way through the region on Tuesday night. The watch is through 10 p.m. in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. An Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory...
Actual State Fair of Virginia competitions: Perfect grilled cheese, duct tape design
Competition categories are open for both adults and youth, as well as 4-H and FFA. Competition guides for creative and culinary arts as well as horticulture and field crops were released today. “We’re excited about the diversity of all the competition categories, and we know our competitors enjoy the creative...
Virginia Woman Wins Six $30K Prizes In One 'Pick 5' Drawing
A Virginia woman who played the same five numbers on six separate tickets is feeling lucky after winning $180,000 playing Pick 5.Latoya Burke has a magical set of numbers that led to six $30,000 wins on a ticket sold at Tinee Giant on Jackson Avenue in Chesapeake. Google Maps street viewThe winni…
Virginia Legislators, parents celebrate hundreds of millions in funding to avoid child care cliff
During the COVID-19 pandemic the federal government gave Virginia millions to support child care improvements and help get parents back to work. That money has dried up. But parents and kids are celebrating the solution the state approved this year. The Children’s Museum of Richmond was filled with the celebratory...
VDH issues an Algal Mat Alert in the Shenandoah River
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced an Algal Mat Alert for the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. The alert extends for just over 11 and a half miles from Deer Rapids Bridge to Strasburg. Where recreational users of the Shenandoah need to be alert, aware, and avoid the...
William Byrd softball grads giving back to the youth through a softball clinic
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) — A bond instilled from past to present, three lifelong friends and former teammates return to their old stomping grounds at William Byrd High School Monday, united by their love for softball and their community. “It’s really special. It’s cool to see girls who are coming...
State Fair competitions for blue-ribbon bragging rights are now open
DOSWELL, VA (VR) — Cut flowers, duct tape, grilled cheese and Plymouth Rock are all part of competition categories at this year’s State Fair of Virginia, which will be held Sept. 27 through Oct. 6. Competition guides for both adult and youth creative and culinary arts, horticulture and field crops, as well as 4-H and FFA competitions […] The post State Fair competitions for blue-ribbon bragging rights are now open appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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