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Danville unemployment hits two-year high at 6.2%, highest in Virginia
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Unemployment rates in Danville are the highest they've been since August 2021 at 6.2 percent, according to the Virginia Employment Commission. They also reported that the unemployment rate is the highest in the Commonwealth. Ed Preston, the center coordinator for Virginia Career Works, says major...
Roanoke City announces revised trash collection schedule for Labor Day week
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke City has announced office closures and a revised schedule for waste collection due to the upcoming Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2, 2024. This adjustment will affect the collection of trash, bulk items, brush, and B-WEEK single-stream recycling. Residents who typically have their waste...
Commonwealth leaders come together to sign anti-bigotry legislation
(The Center Square) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin held a ceremonial signing for legislation adding ethnicity to the protected classes under the Virginia Human Rights Act and ratcheting up penalties for people committing crimes motivated by bigotry. The bipartisan House and Senate legislation was inspired by the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Gaza, which led to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, sparking anti-Israeli protests around the globe, including Virginia. ...
Camrett Logistics to upgrade Wythe County warehouse
The company provides warehousing and distribution services for clients that include the Volvo Trucks North America plant in Dublin. The post Camrett Logistics to upgrade Wythe County warehouse appeared first on Cardinal News.
Blood drives set as 'emergency' need persists
As a major need for blood persists, the American Red Cross has scheduled a series of collection events across Surry County next month which are open to the public, beginning Monday. “We are continuing to experience an emergency blood shortage,” advised Christopher Newman of the Red Cross office in Winston-Salem, which coordinates drives in Surry and other area counties. “The blood supply is dropping rapidly, as hospital needs are outpacing...
Roanoke City and Allegany Health warns of a skunk found with rabies near Mud Lick Road
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts would like to alert the public of a confirmed case of rabies in the Roanoke area. Health officials say a skunk has tested positive for rabies near Mud Lick Road in Roanoke. Currently, there is no information on whether...
Football Friday 2024 - Games to watch for week 1
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The excitement of a new high school football season is upon us, and ABC13's Football Friday will have the best highlights every Friday night this fall at 11:15pm. Here's some of the matchup's to watch, from ABC13 Sports Director Dave Walls:. Salem @ L.C.A. (Game...
Mount Airy defeats East Surry to set school record
Mount Airy won a war of attrition against East Surry on Aug. 30. The two physically imposing defenses battled all night as the teams combined for just over 200 total yards through the first three quarters. Mount Airy pulled away in the rivalry game by forcing two second-half turnovers and scoring three late touchdowns to defeat East 28-7. Friday’s victory marked a new school record for Mount Airy as the...
Food Lion Feeds aids Pilot Mountain Outreach Center
Pilot Mountain Outreach Center recently received $1,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Feeding the Hungry grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity. Pilot Mountain Outreach Center officials said they appreciate Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation for the cereal grant. “Cereal a much-needed nutritious addition to our food distribution.” ...
Feds: Justice coal companies have no defense against move to hold them in contempt
Federal attorneys asking a court to hold 23 of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family-owned coal companies in contempt for nonpayment of health and safety fines entered a filing this week saying the companies shouldn’t have entered into a payment plan if they knew they couldn’t honor it. The filing, entered Tuesday in the U.S. […]
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