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Gary Allen Burks: Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On April 29, 1967 Private First Class Gary Allen Burks was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. He is remembered by the people of Virginia. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect and equality for all. Casualty date: April […] The post Gary Allen Burks: Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Martinsville to seek federal funding for pedestrian safety initiatives
The Department of Transportation funding would help the city create a safety action plan for the Uptown District. The post Martinsville to seek federal funding for pedestrian safety initiatives appeared first on Cardinal News.
Blacksburg council member indicted on election fraud, illegal voting charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A Blacksburg Town Council member has been arrested on four indictments handed down by a Montgomery County grand jury. 24-year-old Liam Joseph Watson, of Blacksburg, turned himself in to state police on July 24. State Police began an investigation into alleged election fraud in...
Coach remembers Patrick Henry High student shot and killed in Myrtle Beach
ROANOKE, Va. – A community is in mourning after a Roanoke teen was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach. He was in the area to play in a basketball tournament over the weekend. 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor was a part of the basketball team at Patrick Henry High, according to Head Boys Basketball Coach Jack Esworthy.
Pinpoint Weather: Showers, storms, and heavy rainfall
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – This afternoon and evening will be cloudy with showers likely and thunderstorms possible. There is a chance of excessive rainfall leading to flooding and strong to severe storms resulting in damaging wind. This afternoon will be warm with highs in the 70s to upper 80s. Temperatures tonight will be near normal […]
Virginia volunteers continue hurricane relief efforts in Texas
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Danville nonprofit is still helping victims recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. It has been nearly two weeks since volunteers with God’s Pit Crew deployed to Houston, Texas to help with the much-needed relief efforts. “It was only a category one hurricane, but...
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