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North Carolina will receive over $50 million from EPA to address climate change and support conservation
The grant is intended to reduce greenhouse gas admissions across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia, and preserve and restore thousands of acres of coastal wetlands and forests.
George Mason launches literacy project to support Virginia families
A statewide literacy project designed to counteract the educational impacts of the pandemic is now in full swing, thanks to the efforts of educators in George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). Called the Literacy Engagement Action Project (LEAP) and designed to build literacy skills in...
VTC debuts third season of ‘My Home Virginia’ series, feature notable state athletes
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has released the third season of its video series My Home Virginia, which follows Virginia-based athletes and the role the state played in their development and success. The third season of My Home Virginia features episodes about Keira D’Amato, Jon Lugbill, and Nicola Cranmer. D’Amato...
Va. Department of Veterans services receives 4 donated minivans to transport vets to appointments
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services recently announced that four veterans care centers in Virginia have received new minivans to take veterans to medical appointments. The new minivans were donated by the Disabled American Veterans Department of Virginia and will be used to transport veterans to and from medical appointments...
988 hotline continues to save lives, two years in
NORFOLK, Va. — July marks the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launch across the nation. As the nation continues to grapple with a mental health crisis, this critical hotline has proven to be a lifesaver. Since its inception, 10 million people have used it to connect with a counselor on the phone to get immediate help.
Heavy traffic expected for FloydFest
FLOYD, Va. – Floyd’s annual FloydFest will be taking place from July 24 - July 28, and heavy traffic is expected. It is planned to be held at 5826 Floyd Highway North. Drivers should use Route 8 and Route 221 for access into Floyd County from I-77, I-81, and Route 220. Expect the Town of Floyd and its nearby routes to have heavy traffic volumes over the course of the event.
Lynchburg Commonwealth attorney appeals bond in Main Street manslaughter case
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg man will stay behind bars Monday night even after a judge granted him bond. The Lynchburg Commonwealth Attorney's office appealed a judge's decision to grant a $25,000 bond to Travon Brunson. He is charged with shooting two people, leaving one dead on Main...
Halifax police investigating shooting; 1 taken to the hospital
HALIFAX, Va. (WSET) — The Halifax Police Department said they are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday. According to police, the victim has been taken to the hospital and they have no further updates related to his condition. At this time the shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no indication of an active threat to the public.
3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia
On July 1, PetSmart PetsHotel in Alexandria, Virginia, contacted a dog owner about their canine companion’s passing while they were under its care. Following the incident, two more dogs died during or after their stay at the PetSmart facility. The case is still under investigation, and one of the canine’s bodies was sent for necropsy. […] The post 3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia appeared first on DogTime.
Mercer County man sentenced for federal drug crime
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A man from the Princeton area of Mercer County was sentenced to prison for a fentanyl crime. 21-year-old Dailen Isaiah Defoe, of Princeton, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 to nine years in prison, to be followed by three years of parole, for distribution of fentanyl. According to statements made […]
Alleghany Highlands YMCA is hosting its Back to School Bash
LOW MOOR, VA (VR) — The Alleghany Highlands YMCA is hosting its Back to School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will include a bouncy house, free swimming in the pool, a dunking booth, face painting and other games. Students can also enter drawings to win various prizes. […] The post Alleghany Highlands YMCA is hosting its Back to School Bash appeared first on The Virginian Review.
‘Permanently lost me,’ cries Walmart shopper after hour-long pickup delay as store admits ‘not the service you deserve’
A WALMART shopper has vowed to never return to the big box retailer after claiming to experience a major delay when picking up an order. As rampant theft has cost businesses hundreds of billions of dollars every year, many shoppers have sought out alternatives to shopping in person. Many have...
OSU Wrestling: Cowboys Set to Host Virginia Tech This Upcoming Season
Wrestling The Hokies finished seventh at NCAAs last season. [Devin Wilber/PFB] David Taylor is bringing an ACC foe to Stillwater. Virginia Tech on Monday announced that the Hokies will come to Gallagher-Iba Arena to wrestle Oklahoma State on Dec. 19. It’s just the second time the two programs will wrestle in a dual, with the other coming in 2011, a dual Virginia Tech won 18-16. 𝐀𝐢𝐧’𝐭 𝐍𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚 🦃 🆚 🤠. Hokie Nation, let’s ride.#ALLINALLTHETIME #Hokies 🦃 pic.twitter.com/nNjtGibtsI — Virginia Tech Wrestling (@HokiesWrestling) July 22, 2024 A proud program in its own right, Virginia Tech finished seventh at...
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