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Food Lion Invests $365 Million to Renovate Stores in North Carolina and Virginia
Salisbury, N.C. — With a $365 million capital investment, Food Lion has enhanced the customer shopping experience with remodeled stores in the greater Raleigh-Durham, N.C., area and Mecklenburg County, Va. On Aug. 21, Food Lion will hold ribbon-cutting events at 167 stores in the greater Raleigh-Durham market, which is among the fastest growing areas nationwide.
It’s Back-to-School Time But For Youngest Learners System Not Always Working
As children go back to school this month, families of the youngest learners still struggle with the costs of our patchwork, mostly-privatized childcare and preschool system. The problem with early education costs is a national one: parents struggle to afford the costs of childcare, which in many cases outpaces the cost of a mortgage, and […]
Two local volunteer fire department receive grants from Columbia Gas of Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Two local volunteer fire departments were part of the 30 listed in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive a grant by Columbia Gas of Virginia. Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department, Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department and several others from different areas of Virginia received grants that averaged out to around $1,500 each. “We […]
Rep. Bobby Scott marks Social Security Act anniversary, advocates for enhancements
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Rep. Bobby Scott recently visited the Hampton Senior Center to celebrate the 89th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act into law. Scott co-sponsored the Social Security 2100 Act, which would strengthen Social Security by making sure the wealthy pay...
West State Street fire damages multiple buildings in Bristol, TN
Firefighters from both Bristol, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia responded to a large structure fire in the 1400 block of W State Street on the Tennessee side Saturday morning. The Bristol Tennessee Fire Department was reportedly called to the scene around 3:30 a.m. All five fire stations in Bristol, Tennessee responded to the fire at Fumadores Lounge and Bar. Flames were coming out the side of the building when crews arrived and were soon through the roof. Three businesses were primarily impacted by the fire, and a neighboring business suffered water and smoke damage. TBI is assisting the Bristol Tennessee Police Department to determine the cause of the fire.
Red Line Oil PDRA Series Set For Bristol Debut at Thunder Valley Throwdown
For the first time in the 10-year history of the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series, the all-eighth-mile series will head to Tennessee’s Bristol Dragway this weekend for the Thunder Valley Throwdown. Set for Aug. 22-24, the Thunder Valley Throwdown is the sixth of eight championship events on the 2024 PDRA schedule. All 14 of the PDRA’s professional, sportsman, and Jr. Dragster divisions will be in competition at the legendary track known as “Thunder Valley.”
Virginia State Police investigating deadly pedestrian crash on Eastern Shore
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash on the Eastern Shore. State police responded to a call to investigate a deadly crash at Route 13 around 9:56 p.m. According to police, a preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a 2004 Toyota Prius...
Virginia Enjoys Low Unemployment Rate 1.6 Points Below National Rate
According to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 4,800 in the month of July. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July remained unchanged at 2.7 percent, 1.6 points below the national rate which […]
Virginia to Benefit from New USDA Investments in Biofuels
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 19, 2024 – Three fueling stations in the commonwealth are included in a new $2.7 million grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to help expand the sale and use of renewable fuels. Pennsylvania is the lead state...
Team 421 to host ride for fallen motorcyclists
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – One local motorcycle group is gathering the community to honor fallen riders. Team 421 is hosting its third annual ‘Tri-Cities Takeover’ and the event is open to everyone. The ride and community gathering is Sunday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jim’s Motorcycle Sales. There will be food, […]
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