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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 The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released its draft guidance for districts late on Monday, Aug. 19, detailing both what they’ve heard from residents over the last month and what […] The post State hands out ‘draft plan’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.
Concord volunteer fire crews were busy with crash calls, injuries reported
(WSET) — The Concord Volunteer Fire Department said there were two crashes on Friday. Firefighters said they were dispatched for a motor vehicle crash with injuries in the 7600 block of Richmond Highway. The first arriving units found one vehicle off the roadway, according to firefighters. A unit arrived...
Grown Here at Home: Lick Run Farm Okra Fest returns for third year
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) -A staple in southern cooking, lady fingers, as some call them, are the main attraction of Okra Fest. Now in its third year, the event is a staple at Lick Run Farm in Roanoke. The farm centers on community, food, and a whole lot of fun. “We...
'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.
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, […]
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...
Virginia Tech’s Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building advances scientific education
The Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building on Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus is now open, marking a significant milestone in the university's commitment to advancing scientific education and research. This new facility, spanning approximately 102,000 gross-square-feet, is designed to support modern laboratory practices and foster interdisciplinary collaboration among students and faculty from various colleges.
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...
New plan would bring Amtrak to the New River Valley sooner, and at a lower cost
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority is expected to vote Tuesday on the proposal, which would make passenger rail service available in Christiansburg no later than 2027. The post New plan would bring Amtrak to the New River Valley sooner, and at a lower cost appeared first on Cardinal News.
British car maker to establish $8M facility in Virginia
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A British car manufacturer has rolled out plans to establish a new facility in Virginia. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that RBW Sports & Classics is gearing up to build an $8 million facility at Cane Creek Centre, an industrial park jointly owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
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