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Concerned cyclists, former mayor speak at council meeting
Roanoke City Council held their second meeting this month yesterday, where a former Roanoke mayor made an appearance to get the council’s blessing for a new historical marker. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:. The council received criticism from residents about unsafe cycling conditions in the city. WFIR’s Alex...
State funding for childcare awarded to help Roanoke Valley families
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Families in the Roanoke area facing challenges in affording childcare are finding relief through a new grant aimed at expanding access to early childhood education. The United Way of Roanoke Valley has secured over $2 million in state general funds from the Virginia Department of Education...
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...
Five days at 4-H camp have lifelong impact
For Ellie Gunter, Virginia 4-H camp was a week of firsts. It was the first time the 10-year-old from Henry County had been to a sleepaway camp, her first time paddling a canoe, her first time attending a dance, and her first time making new friends from other schools. “At...
Virginia Tech season opening opponent expected to have huge QB camp battle
This season, the Virginia Tech football team will kick off the 2024 season with high expectations, and on Labor Day Weekend, the Hokies will open against SEC opponent Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee. This week, the SEC is holding their annual Football Media Day in Dallas and on Monday, Commodores head...
Man convicted in murder of Browns player’s brother
HAMPTION, Va. (WOIO) - The man charged with murder in the 2022 death of the brother of Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was sentenced to prison Monday. The Hampton Police Department announced the arrest of Ronald Scott in connection to the death of Joshua Owusu on April 7, 2022.
Eighth graders across Roanoke build their own community in gun-violence prevention program
Community Builders is a pilot program funded by the state for two years. It seeks to prevent gun violence by showing rising eighth graders options for college, the workforce and community involvement. The post Eighth graders across Roanoke build their own community in gun-violence prevention program appeared first on Cardinal News.
‘Rinse and repeat’: Scorching heat and storms forecast continue Tuesday
After a glimpse of relief overnight, when temperatures briefly dropped into the lower 80s for most of the D.C. area, Tuesday will feel similar to Monday, with record-breaking heat and severe storm conditions beginning in the afternoon. Any overnight reprieve will be gone by midday, as temperatures are expected to...
CEO of company that sought to reopen Patrick County hospital indicted on embezzlement charges in Chicago
Sameer Suhail faces six counts of wire fraud, six counts of aiding and abetting embezzlement and two counts of money laundering. The post CEO of company that sought to reopen Patrick County hospital indicted on embezzlement charges in Chicago appeared first on Cardinal News.
Blacksburg leaders considering relaxing home size rules for areas near downtown; more …
From elsewhere: Artist, philanthropist P. Buckley Moss dies. Historic designation sought for site of deadly 1883 race riot in Danville. Lynchburg, Covington cooling centers reopen during heat spell. The post Blacksburg leaders considering relaxing home size rules for areas near downtown; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
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