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Hampton Roads is losing young adults. What rural Virginia can learn from a study about why.
The study found those most likely to stay are those most involved in the community. The post Hampton Roads is losing young adults. What rural Virginia can learn from a study about why. appeared first on Cardinal News.
AmeriCorps grants to fund tutoring programs in Southside
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville and United Way of Henry County and Martinsville were among those chosen for funding this year. The post AmeriCorps grants to fund tutoring programs in Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia deli meat contamination becomes largest listeria outbreak since 2011, CDC says
The sicknesses and deaths linked to a massive contamination of deli meats made in Virginia has become the largest listeria outbreak in 13 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
PHOTOS: Raising money for Special Olympics Virginia
Raising money for Special Olympics Virginia by covering the cruiser. Spotsylvania Deputy Margarida Figueroa collected money on Tuesday for Special Olympics Virginia for seven hours in the heat. Wawa is raising money for Special Olympics Virginia with its “Wawa with the Law” week.
Board of Supervisors pursues forensic audit of SCPS
Southampton County Board of Supervisors Chairman Dr. Alan W. Edwards stated Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, that the board had voted unanimously to pursue a forensic audit of Southampton County Public Schools. Investopedia.com states that a forensic audit “examines and evaluates a firm’s or individual’s financial records to derive evidence used in a court of law […] The post Board of Supervisors pursues forensic audit of SCPS appeared first on The Tidewater News.
ABC store thefts down in Roanoke despite statewide rise
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - $800,000 worth of alcohol was stolen in the first six months of 2024, according to Virginia ABC. A chunk of that money is coming right out of the Roanoke Region. Shoplifting is a statewide problem and ABC stores across Virginia are increasingly falling victim to the...
Skimming devices threaten businesses in the east
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is in search of two suspects who they say placed a skimming device at a Dollar General store. According to their Facebook page, the device was working for four days from July 26th to the 30th, potentially putting the information of credit and debit cards at risk.
Norfolk Southern Passenger Rail Services to Extend to the New River Valley
RICHMOND, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) (AP) – State officials approved a deal Tuesday with Norfolk Southern to expand commuter and passenger rail services in southwestern and northern Virginia. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority will now extend passenger train service to the New River Valley....
Virginia expands fentanyl prevention program after successful pilot test
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and Virginia first lady Suzanne Youngkin announced Wednesday the expansion of a fentanyl awareness program, emphasizing education and support resources to deal with the overdose epidemic in the Commonwealth. Suzanne Youngkin began the “It Only Takes One” campaign in January in Roanoke, Virginia, as a pilot. Since then, parents have reported […]
Bugs, mold and mildew found in Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak
U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors turned up dozens of violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia now linked to a nationwide recall of deli meats, according to new records released by the department, including mold, mildew and insects repeatedly found throughout the site.Last month, Boar's Head recalled all of the deli meats made at its plant in Jarratt, Virginia, after a listeria outbreak was blamed on products distributed from the site. The outbreak has grown to 57 hospitalizations in more than a dozen states linked to recalled products from the plant. At least eight deaths have now been reported, including new fatalities...
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