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Most Northern Virginia land is reserved for single-family detached homes, research finds
This story was reported by WAMU . On just over 70% of the developable land in Northern Virginia, there’s only one thing you can build: a single-family detached house. That’s the lead finding of research into the region’s zoning restrictions from a group of scholars at George Mason University’s Mercatus Center.
Virginia abandoned mine land receives federal boost
(The Center Square) — Old coal mining sites in Southwest Virginia are being repurposed into places of business, outdoor recreation, entertainment, and greener forms of energy production thanks to $10 million in recently awarded federal grants. Since 2017, various development projects in Southwest Virginia have received federal funding through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program. The program contributes to projects involving mine land that was active before 1977 in...
Officials outline details of Green Bank for Rural America energy development initiative
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WV News) — Officials with Green Bank for Rural America held a webinar Tuesday to outline the details of the new initiative. Green Bank operates as a wholly owned nonprofit subsidiary of Appalachian Community Capital — a community development financial institution lending intermediary that raises capital for its members to fund small businesses in rural communities in Appalachia.
WATCH: Marching Virginians preparing for football season and starting band camp
BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Marching Virginians kicked off band camp this week while also celebrating their 50th anniversary. 10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore was there to capture how the and is preparing for the start of football season.
Virginia impacted by salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers, hundreds sick across 31 states
A multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has sickened at least 449 people across in 31 states -- including Virginia -- with 125 of those needing hospitalization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said last week.
Ranking Virginia Tech's 7 transfer additions in order of expected impact on the 2024 season
Virginia Tech has been active in the transfer portal, bringing in seven key players to bolster their roster for the 2024 season. With a focus on strengthening and retooling the defense, these transfers are expected to play vital roles, either as immediate starters or valuable depth pieces. Here's how they rank in terms of their anticipated impact for 2024:
Baker Joins Ferrum Staff as Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
FERRUM, Virginia – Director of Athletics Cleive Adams has announced the hiring of Robert "Bus" Baker as Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach. Baker will work with first-year Head Coach Andre Kidd. Baker ran cross country and track & field two years at Radford University, one year...
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