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No injuries reported in Roanoke apartment fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in a fire at the Brandon Manor Apartments Monday, July 15, according to Roanoke Fire and EMS. Firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the 2000 block of Lynn Ave SW with smoke being found upon arrival, according to Roanoke Fire and EMS.
Record heat in the Roanoke Valley
ROANOKE, Va. – Many spots recorded some of their highest temperatures of the year this afternoon. A couple of others tied records, and a few saw the hottest day in over a decade. Today was the hottest day in Roanoke and Blacksburg since the Summer of 2012. This is...
Annual event raises money for The Lampstand
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lampstand is a non-profit that helps victims of human trafficking through housing and resources. It also provides classes to teach others about what to look for when it comes to human trafficking. The non-profit is holding its annual “Night of Hope” October 19. The event...
Link Museum to Hold “Celebration at The Station” For 20th Anniversary
The O. Winston Link Museum will honor its 20th anniversary Aug. 17 with a “Celebration at the Station festival” including lectures and exhibits related to Link’s photography of the last steam trains. Celebration, a free event, will be at the historic Norfolk & Western passenger station on 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE, across from The Hotel […]
Roanoke Fire & EMS shares tips on ‘National Pet Fire Safety Day’
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – In honor of National Pet Fire Safety Day, Roanoke Fire & EMS would like to share some helpful tips to keep you and your pets safe while planning fire escape routes and fire safety at home. Fire is always a risk at home, but dry...
Jones, Gibbs, and Belcher Set for CIAA Football Media Day
RALEIGH, NC - Head Coach Adrian Jones, Saevion Gibbs and Ah'Shaan Belcher will preview the 2024 football season at the annual CIAA Football Media Day July, 17 2024 in Roanoke, VA at the Holiday Inn - Roanoke. The press conference will begin promptly at 9:00 AM inside the Magnolia Ballroom....
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.
Severe Heat Alert for Virginia: Heat Index Soars Above 110 Degrees
Wakefield, VA – Virginia is experiencing a significant heat wave, with the National Weather Service issuing Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings for most of the state, excluding coastal Worcester County, MD, until 8 PM today. Temperatures are expected to peak, with highs reaching the upper 90s to around 100 degrees, and heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees.
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 […]
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