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Garden Club takes a trip
At the June meeting of the Cumberland Garden Club, the group met at Dr. Cynthia Wood’s home in Crewe to visit her beautiful gardens and home. The following ladies were able to join the group for this field trip. From left, on the back row, Nell Spain, Dr. Cynthia Wood, Debra Langley, Janice Lawrence, Tamara […] The post Garden Club takes a trip appeared first on Farmville.
Roanoke River: Do not swim, boat or eat fish due to release of chemicals from industrial fire in Virginia
Roanoke River and Meherrin River are both under a recreational water and fish consumption advisory after an industrial fire in South Hill, VA. For the safety of people and pets, the Virginia Department of Health is advising that recreational water activities, such as swimming, wading, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and boating should be avoided. Additionally, VDH recommends not consuming any fish taken from these waterways effective Saturday, July 6 until further notice.
Youngkin condemns assassination attempt of Trump as ‘an affront against our liberty’
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) issued a statement condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, calling for the nation to pray for both the victims of the shooting and the nation as a whole. The Virginia governor applauded Trump for showing “strength and courage” while surviving his assassination attempt and said that the shooting […]
Excessive heat watch issued for Tuesday in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Tuesday in Rockingham County and Harrisonburg. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 105 degrees possible. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in...
Peyton Sellers sweeps South Boston Twin 65s
For the second time this season two-time NASCAR national champion and six-time South Boston Speedway champion Peyton Sellers has swept a twinbill at South Boston Speedway. Sellers won both races of the twin 65-lap Sentara Health Late Model Stock Car Division races that headlined Saturday night’s Boone Tractor Race Night presented by Billy’s A/C Service event at South Boston Speedway to run his season win total at South Boston Speedway to five on the season.
River Run cruising to 41st year
CLAUDVILLE, Va. — As its name implies, the annual Kibler Valley River Run requires the presence of swift water, which will be the case this year despite recent dry conditions. The run now in its 41st year is scheduled next Saturday (July 20) on the Dan River in the Kibler Valley community of Claudville. It is a competitive event in which canoeists, kayakers and participants in other floatation categories, including...
Southern Shores warns about aggressive raccoons
The town has received several calls lately for aggressive raccoons, particularly in the area of North Dogwood Trail. Please remember that these are wild animals and should be treated as such, with caution. Don’t intentionally feed raccoons, or other wild animals. Raccoons will lose their fear of people and feeding...
1 person injured, multiple vehicles damaged in shooting outside Suffolk convenience store
SUFFOLK, Va. — Police are searching for the people involved in a shooting outside a Suffolk convenience store Saturday evening. Around 7 p.m., police officers responded to reports of gunshots fired near a business on Bridge Road, according to a Suffolk Police Department spokesman. The officers were able to...
TAM Awards $1000 Scholarship To Soprano Lillian M. Parker
In a resounding celebration of musical excellence and academic achievement, the Tidewater Area Musicians, Inc. (TAM) hosted its inaugural Scholarship Breakfast on June 22, 2024, at the esteemed Double Tree by Hilton Hotel. The event marked a historic occasion as TAM bestowed the prestigious “Julius E. McCullough Music Education and Music Performance Scholarship” upon Lillian M. Parker, a talented soprano and recent graduate of Phoebus High School.
How the heat can impact your mood and sleeping habits
ROANOKE, Va. – While temperatures rise, so can your stress levels and chances of getting irritable. “You know, you get hungry; you get a little angry. The heat is definitely going to be very similar to you,” Robert Johnson, a family nurse practitioner with LewisGale Physicians Internal Medicine, said.
Virginia Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Night results for July 12, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 12, 2024, results for each game:. Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3. Night: 3-7-3, FB: 2. Day: 5-1-7, FB: 9. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings...
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