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High schoolers can take free classes at Roanoke College
SALEM, Va. – High school students, listen up! Some of you can take free classes at Roanoke College this fall. It’s part of Roanoke College’s new dual-enrollment lab school called Explore at RC. Students in grades 10 through 12 will take their courses at Roanoke College in...
William Byrd softball grads giving back to the youth through a softball clinic
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) — A bond instilled from past to present, three lifelong friends and former teammates return to their old stomping grounds at William Byrd High School Monday, united by their love for softball and their community. “It’s really special. It’s cool to see girls who are coming...
Salem VA Health Care System to hold Women Veteran Town Hall July 19th
The Women’s Health Clinic at the Salem VA Health Care System will hold a Women focused Veteran Town Hall Friday, July 19, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - noon in the Bldg. 5 Auditorium. Hospital leadership as well as representatives from the Veterans Benefits Administration will be available to provide...
Tensions escalate in Lynchburg as council members clash over primary election results and lawsuit
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Tensions rose in Lynchburg Monday as councilmen Marty Misjuns and Jeff Helgeson released recordings they claim reveal inappropriate conduct involving the city attorney. The controversy stems from the conclusion of the Peter Alexander vs. Chris Faraldi primary election for Ward Four City Councilman, which ended in...
7/26-28: Mary Draper Ingles Festival
A festival rooted in the story of America’s westward migration returns to Radford City and Pulaski County, Va., this month. Named for the colonial legend Mary Draper Ingles, the upcoming celebration runs July 26-28 at several area venues. In 1732 Ingles was born in Philadelphia to immigrant parents from...
The Shadow: Semi Annual Weenie Awards
Welcome back Shadowers! The summer heat is on, and lots of stuff happening. If you’ve not checked out the Farmers Market in Covington, please do and support your local businesses. Can you believe we’re already 7 months into 2024? In those seven months, The Shadow group has grown to almost 5,000 active Facebook followers and […] The post The Shadow: Semi Annual Weenie Awards appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Littleton, Franson Appointed as New Leaders of AHPS Board
LOW MOOR — John Littleton was appointed as chair of the Alleghany Highlands PublicSchools Division Board on Monday, and Gerald Franson was named vice chair. The change in leadership came as the board met in Low Moor to reorganize for the 2024-2025fiscal year and close out the recently-ended 2023-2024 year. As chair, Littleton replaces Jacob […] The post Littleton, Franson Appointed as New Leaders of AHPS Board appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Judge to rule on suit opposing West Main St. development
(Danville) — A judge is weighing a request to throw out a rezoning approved last year by Danville City Council in the west end of town. Christopher M. Winslow, the lead attorney representing Jean Vernon is asking a Circuit Court Judge to issue an injunction halting development of a large housing project in the Country...
Firefighter being treated for heat exhaustion following fire in Roanoke: Officials
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke FireEMS Department said one firefighter is being treated for heat exhaustion following a fire on Monday. At 7:49 p.m., crews were dispatched by the E-911 Center for an odor in the 2000 block of Lynn Avenue SW, officials said. Upon arrival, Engine 8 reported smoke showing from an apartment and upgraded to a working fire.
No injuries reported in Roanoke apartment fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in a fire at the Brandon Manor Apartments Monday, July 15, according to Roanoke Fire and EMS. Firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the 2000 block of Lynn Ave SW with smoke being found upon arrival, according to Roanoke Fire and EMS.
Record heat in the Roanoke Valley
ROANOKE, Va. – Many spots recorded some of their highest temperatures of the year this afternoon. A couple of others tied records, and a few saw the hottest day in over a decade. Today was the hottest day in Roanoke and Blacksburg since the Summer of 2012. This is...
Annual event raises money for The Lampstand
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lampstand is a non-profit that helps victims of human trafficking through housing and resources. It also provides classes to teach others about what to look for when it comes to human trafficking. The non-profit is holding its annual “Night of Hope” October 19. The event...
Link Museum to Hold “Celebration at The Station” For 20th Anniversary
The O. Winston Link Museum will honor its 20th anniversary Aug. 17 with a “Celebration at the Station festival” including lectures and exhibits related to Link’s photography of the last steam trains. Celebration, a free event, will be at the historic Norfolk & Western passenger station on 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE, across from The Hotel […]
Roanoke Fire & EMS shares tips on ‘National Pet Fire Safety Day’
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – In honor of National Pet Fire Safety Day, Roanoke Fire & EMS would like to share some helpful tips to keep you and your pets safe while planning fire escape routes and fire safety at home. Fire is always a risk at home, but dry...
Jones, Gibbs, and Belcher Set for CIAA Football Media Day
RALEIGH, NC - Head Coach Adrian Jones, Saevion Gibbs and Ah'Shaan Belcher will preview the 2024 football season at the annual CIAA Football Media Day July, 17 2024 in Roanoke, VA at the Holiday Inn - Roanoke. The press conference will begin promptly at 9:00 AM inside the Magnolia Ballroom....
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