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Maryland man charged for fatally stabbing Virginia man, police say
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A man from Mount Rainier was charged with stabbing and killing a man from Arlington, Va., the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said. On Sunday at around 12:40 a.m., officers from the Mount Rainier Police Department went to the 3700 block of 33rd Street to investigate […]
NARUC appoints new member to executive committee
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) appointed Judge Jehmal Hudson as a member of its Executive Committee. Hudson, the chairman of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, replaces Kent Chandler, former chairman of the ... Read More » The post NARUC appoints new member to executive committee appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
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.
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