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Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Summer Research Program: Shaping Future Veterinarians Through Scientific Discovery
This summer, students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine traded their stethoscopes for lab coats as they delved into the world of biomedical, clinical, and public health research. The Summer Veterinary Student Research Program, now in its 17th year, offered these future veterinarians an immersive 11-week experience that allowed them to explore scientific questions with the potential to impact both animal and human health.
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...
Ring Gymnastics:New Classes this Fall!
A local family saw a need to provide additional gymnastics opportunities for children, including those that need accessible classes, in the Roanoke Valley. Stacy Meenan-Westervelt, along with fiancé Esteban, and friends Lydia and Rodney, opened Ring gymnastics this spring. "Roanoke lacks gymnastics options, especially in the North Roanoke and...
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview: Amherst County
AMHERST, Va. (WFXR) – As we continue our Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Previews we focus on the Amherst County High School football team. Chris Moore enters his second season at the helm of the Lancers football program. Last year Amherst County got off to a 2-0 start, but...
"Whooping cough" cases rise in Fairfax, Va. amid national increase, health officials warn
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — Pertussis illness, also known as "whooping cough," has been increasing across Fairfax, Virginia and nationwide, the Fairfax County Health Department reported. Pertussis is a bacteria-caused illness that can spread from one person to another through the air. Health officials said that it easily spreads when...
'We are thrilled': Lynchburg Democrats energized after convention, ready for election
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Party members are feeling fired up coming off the Democratic National Convention. The Lynchburg Democratic Committee Chair,Denise Tuttle, said Kamala Harris is ready to take on the race for the White House. "We are thrilled. We are excited," said Tuttle. Tuttle said she thinks the...
'Change their bodies, change their lives': New gym, Iron Sanctuary, opening in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A new gym, Iron Sanctuary, is opening in Lynchburg at 2225 Lakeside Drive. Owner Spencer Schock said this has been a long time coming. My dream has always been to own a gym... I saw an opportunity to come in, fill the need, and turn it more into a bodybuilding, powerlifting style gym for my clients and also members of the city.
It's a slippery slope to success! United Way launches mega slide fundraiser in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — If you're looking for a fun way to cool off this weekend, we've got you covered! The Hill City Slide in Downtown Lynchburg is open for business!. You only have this weekend to check it out. I went a gave it a go Saturday morning.
Virginia Tech football rival announces a surprising starting QB
Last season, the Virginia Tech football team needed a win over Virginia in Charlottesville on Thanksgiving Weekend to become bowl-eligible. Seven days before the game and following a Cavaliers 30-27 upset of Duke at home, quarterback Anthony Colandrea decided to give Brent Pry and his team some posterboard material. Shortly...
Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt: Hokies Remain Double-Digit Favorite One Week Before the Season Opener
College football is officially back today. The season is going to kick off with a huge ACC matchup between Georgia Tech and Florida State, but most of the progr
WATCH: Roanoke Valley SPCA holding special adoption event at their shelter Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Valley SPCA is holding a special adoption event at their shelter in Roanoke on Saturday. They will have dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens and the public is encouraged to come in for meet and greets. “Really this is to Clear the Shelters. We want...
Transform a space with local art; new project in Covington
COVINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s being called the Alley Gallery, and the project is coming to Olde Town Covington. Here @ Home sat down with Jennifer Simpson Smith, Vice President of Olde Town Covington, to talk about this pass-through gallery space in downtown Covington. This Alley Gallery will give...
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.
WATCH: Floyd Living Traditions Festival returns this weekend
FLOYD, Va. – Music and the arts return to Floyd this weekend for the second annual Floyd Living Traditions Festival Saturday. The event celebrates Appalachian traditions and heritage featuring nearly 70 artists and seven musical performances. Demonstrations and events will also be happening throughout the day at the Floyd...
Bedford County Fair returns for the first time since 2019
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — From fresh squeezed lemonade to the Ferris Wheel, there's something for everyone at the fair. The event is put on by the non-profit Bedford County Fair, not the county itself. Superintendent of the fair, Joy Powers, said it's run completely by volunteers and something...
Charlotte Court House gets new businesses approved by county
Charlotte Court House will soon have two new businesses. During their Wednesday, Aug. 14 meeting, Charlotte County supervisors signed off on both projects, which had previously received unanimous endorsement from the planning commission. Setting up shop in Charlotte Court House The first business will be a retail store run by Tobias Hertzler, located at 439 […] The post Charlotte Court House gets new businesses approved by county appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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.
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