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Volunteers come together to clean Middle River
VERONA, Va. (WHSV) - In Verona, volunteers gathered together on Saturday to help clean up the Middle River in an effort to help the environment they call home. “We’re picking up tires, we’re picking up trash, and we’re trying to keep the river clean, get it clean, and get people to care about the river,” Coordinator of the project Don Kain said.
Keydets swat away Wasps, win third straight
LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Women's Soccer extended its winning streak to three games after shutting out Emory & Henry Saturday afternoon at Patchin Field. With the 2-0 victory over the Wasps, the Keydets move to 3-0 and are having their best start to a season since 2018. VMI will kick off a three-game road swing starting at USC Upstate on Friday next week.
'Amazing' Virginia girl who didn't think Santa was real passes away
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Chloe Rochester, an "amazing" five-year-old Virginia girl who had been fighting cancer for more than a year, passed away early Friday, according to her family. "Chloe passed into the precious arms of Jesus, peacefully in her sleep," her family posted on social media. "Thank you for your...
Upcoming events in the D.C, Maryland and Virginia area
Even though the summer season is winding down, the calendar of events for the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area is quickly heating up. Offerings for the whole family are available, from home ownership workshops to music festivals. Now is the perfect time to get involved in the community...
Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners
Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering an ornamental garden from the 1700s where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world. Such plots of land served as status symbols. They were the 18th-century equivalent of buying a Lamborghini. The garden in Williamsburg belonged to tobacco grower John Custis IV, who also served in the colonial legislature. His garden has long intrigued historians. But the dig also focuses on learning more about the enslaved gardeners. The excavation is being conducted by Colonial Williamsburg. It's a living history museum that now owns the property in the former colonial capital.
State hands out ‘draft plan’ for cell phone-free education
We now have a better idea of what the state is looking for from school districts, when it comes to building a ‘cell phone-free’ education. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released its draft guidance for districts late on Monday, Aug. 19, detailing both what they’ve heard from residents over the last month and what […] The post State hands out ‘draft plan’ for cell phone-free education appeared first on Farmville.
VMI continues homestand Monday against Warren Wilson
LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Men's Soccer begins the week with a bout against Warren Wilson on Monday at 2 p.m. at Patchin Field. The Keydets look to go 2-0 to start the 2024 campaign, a feat that has not been accomplished since 2005. Dating back to last season, VMI has won the last three matches at home against non-conference opponents.
32nd Annual SML Antique and Classic Boat Show
On Saturday September 14, 2024, please plan to attend the Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Society 32nd Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show. This free event will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Goodhue Boat Company – Blackwater in Moneta, Virginia. There will be over 40 beautiful antique wood, aluminum, […]
Greenbrier Humane Society Faces Critical Capacity Challenge, Urges Community Support
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) — The Greenbrier Humane Society is facing an unprecedented challenge as they have officially reached full capacity in their kennel facilities. Despite their best efforts to manage the high volume of animals in their care, they have been forced to pause intakes once again to ensure the well-being of the animals already […] The post Greenbrier Humane Society Faces Critical Capacity Challenge, Urges Community Support appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Governor Youngkin announces $8 million investment by UK electric vehicle manufacturer in Virginia
Richmond, Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced a significant investment in Virginia’s automotive industry, with RBW Sports & Classics, a UK manufacturer of electric classic sports cars, selecting Danville as the site for its new manufacturing facility. This initiative, fueled by a $35 million state-funded project, is set to create 144 jobs and marks a major step in Virginia’s drive towards becoming a leader in the electric vehicle sector.
Natural Bridge State Park becomes the first state park in the US to install RightHear, creating a fully accessible location for people who are blind or have low vision
ROCKBRIDGE, Va. – Natural Bridge State Park, home to the iconic 200-foot-tall Natural Bridge, has become the first state park in the U.S. to install the RightHear Accessibility system, taking a pioneering step toward inclusivity. Virginia’s 37th state park is now fully accessible to people who are blind and...
Update: Man on life support in high-speed motorcycle chase in Roanoke, Salem
The individual in the pursuit this morning is on life support at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Virginia State Police initially reported the motorcyclist, Chad Cicero Waldron, had died. Initial reports to the investigating officer were that the driver of the Kawasaki has passed when delivered to the hospital....
Pat McAfee puts ACC on notice about Virginia Tech for 2024 on College GameDay
We made it. The 2024 college football season is here. Week 0 kicks off the long-awaited season with a handful of games with Florida State and Georgia Tech getting things started in Dublin. Also in Dublin is ESPN College GameDay, which made its season debut Saturday morning. The GameDay crew...
Girl with rare disorder dies at age 11: ‘Fought to the end’
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Gray News) - A little girl from Roanoke, Virginia, who was recently placed in hospice care, has died, according to her family on Facebook. Meg Burrow, 11, had a “rare genetic condition called CTBP-1, where she is the 13th person in the world to be diagnosed with it,” the girl’s mother, Meredith Burrow, said in 2023.
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