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Inorganic Ventures acquires PURE Analytical Laboratories
Two privately held specialty chemical firms that provide high-purity materials and services for chemical applications, from renewable energy to food and beverages and consumer safety, are combining their capabilities to serve new and expanding precision markets. Virginia-based IV Labs Inc., the parent company of Inorganic Ventures, has acquired PURE Analytical...
College Students Learning on the Job with ZMM Architects and Engineers
Interns at ZMM Architects and Engineers (ZMM) are gaining real-world experience by working collaboratively with fellow interns and professional staff. The 17 students are seeing their classroom knowledge come to life in projects that benefit communities across the region. Our interns support operations across the firm in our Charleston, WV,...
TOUCH-A-TRUCK NRV Drives into Town August 17th {WIN TICKETS}
Touch a Truck is back and we have family 4 packs of tickets to giveaway! Enter below, drawing will be held on Thursday, August 3. Get the kids ready to honk the horns, blare the sirens and explore all the vehicles on August 17! The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is proud to present the 9th Annual Touch-A-Truck NRV event Saturday, August 17th from 10 AM to 3 PM at Uptown Christiansburg, 782 New River Road, in the back parking lot. For those with sensitive ears, the event will be horn and siren-free from 10 AM to 1 PM.
American Muslims for Palestine ordered to comply with Virginia AG records request
(The Center Square) — A Virginia court has ordered American Muslims for Palestine to comply with records requests from Attorney General Jason Miyares' office attempting to investigate whether the group has ties to terrorists. The Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation, also known as American Muslims for Palestine, is affiliated with AJP Action, a group that lobbies for Palestinian rights on Capitol Hill. It’s also the parent organization for National Students for Justice in Palestine, which has chapters at all four of the Virginia...
Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project
RICHMOND, VA — Gov.Glenn Youngkin today announced the allocation of $30.1 million from the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund (TPOF) to the City of Suffolk for the Route 460 Road Improvement Project to support the Port 460 Logistics Center Development in Hampton Roads. This project is said to be vital to the future growth of the […] The post Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
VTSCOOP Roundtable: What transfer are we most excited to see this fall?
Prior to the 2023 season, Virginia Tech flipped a large portion of its roster with high school talent and a flood of immediate impact transfers. Led by quarterback Kyron Drones, who took over the starting role in Blacksburg in Week 3 of the season, Virginia Tech's newcomers last fall were integral in turning the tide for the Hokies and leading the program to a post-season bowl appearance, which they won 41-20 over Tulane.
New tool to report traffic close-calls in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – A six-week safety campaign is wrapping up in Roanoke this week. But it’s just the beginning for Roanoke City’s new Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. The goal: zero deaths or serious injuries by 2035. “Keep each other safe. It’s really about our community working...
Vice-Presidential candidate J.D. Vance holding rally at Radford University
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) — Officials with Radford University say vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance will be holding a rally at the university’s Dedmon Center on Monday, July 22. The university says the Trump Presidential Campaign rented out the arena, as Radford’s venues are available to outside organizations for their...
Lynchburg family falls victim to elder financial fraud
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Larry’s law went into effect in Virginia on July 1, providing additional protection for seniors against financial fraud. In 2023, Virginia was one of the states hit hardest by elder financial abuse. Over 2,000 complaints were made with victims reporting over $90 million stolen.
Dippin’ Dots to give free ice cream in Roanoke for National Ice Cream Day this Sunday
ROANOKE, Va. – Dippin’ Dots is inviting everyone to come to the Valley View Mall in Roanoke on Sunday, July 21 for a free mini cup of Dippin’ Dots to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. “We’re thrilled to invite our Dippin’ Dots fans to join us for...
Radford City Public Schools Promote Water
Students in Radford will see significant, healthy changes when the new school year begins. Radford City Public Schools has made important updates to its School Wellness Policy to ensure students have increased access to water throughout the school day. This change will undoubtedly positively impact the health and well-being of students throughout the division and their overall academic success, with 3,207 students covered under the policy revision and having access to the support they need to stay hydrated during the day. By prioritizing the well-being of its students, Radford City Public Schools is setting an excellent example for other school divisions to follow.
Roanoke father continues search for justice as he visits daughter’s grave site
ROANOKE, Va. – Bobie Casey visits his daughter’s gravesite every July 17 as a reminder to fight for justice. Kyyona Casey was shot and killed four years ago, July 17, 2019. To this day, no arrests have been made. Kyyona’s father, Bobbie Casey reaches out to 10 News...
Campbell County GOP pushes back against Trump-endorsed national party platform
The local committee has adopted a resolution criticizing the RNC’s relaxed positions on abortion, gun rights and same-sex marriage. The post Campbell County GOP pushes back against Trump-endorsed national party platform appeared first on Cardinal News.
BAE Systems Awards Parsons $15M Army Ammunition Plant Contract
BAE Systems selected Parsons Corp. to begin initial designs for the modernization of the Alternate Nitrate Ester Manufacturing Facility at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Under this 2-year, $15.4 million contract, Parsons will prepare preliminary design packages for the RFAAP manufacturing facility. “BAE Systems is strongly engaged in supporting the...
Path opens for people interested in agriculture
RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - There’s a new pathway to education for people interested in pursuing a career in agriculture. In a new partnership between Radford University and Virginia Tech, students will be able to fast-track their education. This “four-plus-one” undergraduate-to-graduate program lets Radford University students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree...
Lynchburg Gynecology is closing, a year after misconduct claims
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — About ten months after ABC13 reported on multiple claims of misconduct at Lynchburg Gynecology, the clinic confirmed it is closing. Back in September 2023, our team reported that a law firm was investigating Lynchburg Gynecology after claims of misconduct. In the following weeks, the doctor at the center of those claims retired. Lynchburg Gynecologist released a statement saying the accusations were false.
At Roanoke's Historically Black Old Lick Cemetery, New Caretakers Confront Old Sins
In recent years, a group of churchgoers has been tending to the cemetery, a "gaping wound" of Roanoke's urban renewal history. On a hot Saturday morning, across parched grassland, Madame Curie sniffs for graves. Curie, a six-year-old Australian shepherd, scours a sloping hillside in Old Lick Cemetery, a historically Black...
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