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Lake & More Weekly Calendar: July 17th - 23rd
Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for public events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your event via email to smcclintic@womackpublishing.com. Events will be listed once before the event. The deadline for submissions is noon on Fridays.
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...
Alleghany Highlands School Board names new chair and vice chair
The Alleghany Highlands School Board has announced a change in leadership. During the board’s Monday meeting, John Littleton was appointed as chair and Gerald Franson as vice chair. The shift came amid a meeting in Low Moor to reorganize for the 2024-25 fiscal year as they wrapped up the...
Supporters flock to Trump Town, driving sales sky high
BOONES MILL, Va. – Trump Town, a Trump merchandise store in Boones Mill, is seeing a business boom following the shooting. The owner tells us that even since Saturday afternoon when the news broke, they’ve been packed. They stayed open until nearly midnight on Saturday, so everyone who...
Restaurant Inspections July 2 -- July 8
According to the Central Virginia Health District website, twenty-four food establishment inspections were conducted from July 2 - July 8. Nineteen were typical inspections, one was a follow-up inspection and four were Other. Forty two percent of the typical inspections had 0 violations, making that mark on the high (favorable)...
Volunteers Needed for Disc Golf World Championships
The international disc golf competition will take place August 21-25 at New London Tech and Ivy Hills. Disc golf has surged in popularity in recent years, captivating enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds with its unique blend of athleticism, strategy, and accessibility. Originating from humble beginnings in the 1960s, often as a casual pastime among friends, disc golf has evolved into a global phenomenon with a rapidly growing community. One of the key draws is its simplicity: players aim to complete each hole in as few throws as possible, using specialized discs designed for distance, accuracy, and control.
Shoemakers Restaurant in the Craddock Terry Hotel relaunches Tuesday
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Shoemakers Restaurant at the Craddock Terry Hotel is relaunching Tuesday with a new chef and a new menu. The restaurant still has that historic feel from the shoe factory that was there back in 1888, but now the menu is lighter. The new chef comes from...
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...
Unlocking Value: Greater Lynchburg Latest Real Estate Transactions
This week, the real estate market in the Greater Lynchburg region is. diverse, with strong activity across various property types and price. The City of Lynchburg's highest transaction was Lot 6 in Boxwood. Subdivision sold by Keith and Erica S. Pitzer to Timothy and Chelsey. Jackman for $537,000. 215 Harrison...
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...
Trail Day approaching at Sweet Springs
SWEET SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – At Trail Day on Saturday, July 20 at the Sustainable Forum hosted by Sweet Springs Institute and being held at The Sweet Springs Resort Park there will be: A lesson on selecting the correct rock to use, cleaning, seasoning, and cooking on said rock. Randy DuPre, a Blackfoot descendent, has […] The post Trail Day approaching at Sweet Springs appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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