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Phase IV of Lynchburg's Downtown Renewal Project begins on Main Street
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The City of Lynchburg has embarked on Phase IV of its Downtown Renewal Project to replace aging utility infrastructure and beautify the area, which means there will be some road closures to be aware of. Five blocks of Main Street - from the 1200 block...
TAP Head Start offers daytime childcare
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Childcare is becoming more accessible in our hometowns. One organization is offering a free program in the hopes of giving children a jump on their educational careers. In the Star City, TAP Head Start is offering daytime childcare services to prepare toddlers for kindergarten. TAP says...
Online auction for delinquent taxes
The City of Covington Treasurer’s Office would like to make the public aware the online auction for delinquent taxes on the following parcels of land located throughout the City of Covington ends on July 31, 2024. More information about placing a bid can be found at www.freedomauctionva.com. Below is a list of properties that are listed on the auction:
Lynchburg City School Board votes 7-2 in favor of overturning plan to close elementary schools
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lynchburg City School Board voted 7-2 on July 23 in favor of overturning the plan to close Sandusky and TC Miller Elementary Schools. Vice Mayor Chris Faraldi, who serves as the Ward IV Representative on City Council, has joined with dozens of parents, serving as a proponent for protecting Sandusky Elementary School over the last few months.
Wanted Virginia man apprehended in McDowell County
WELCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man wanted out of Tazewell County, Virginia, is apprehended in McDowell County. On July 22, 2024, at approximately 8:51 PM, Brandon Burnett, a fugitive from justice out of Tazewell County, Virginia, fled on foot from an officer with the Welch City Police Department. Deputies from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office […]
One woman and one child dead after car crash on Route 501 in Campell County
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred early Monday morning that left a woman and child dead. Authorities said at about 8:30 a.m., a Kia Forte was traveling southbound on Route 501 when it lost traction in heavy rain and crossed into the other lanes. The Forte then struck a tractor-trailer head-on.
Mary Draper Ingles Festival set to return to Radford
RADFORD, Va. – A three-day festival that shares the life and times of Mary Draper Ingles kicks off in Radford this weekend. Ingles was an American pioneer known for escaping captivity in the 1750′s and eventually returning home to the New River Valley. This weekend’s Mary Draper Ingles...
Roanoke-based Luna Innovations announces the resignation of top executive Richard Roedel due to health reasons
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke-based Luna Innovations, a prominent technology company, has announced the leaving of their top executive Richard Roedel in what appears to be a significant corporate development. Stepping in as temporary executive chairman and president in March, Roedel said he left for personal health reasons. This announcement...
Dark Sky Night: Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Watch
Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA is holding a meteor shower watch. If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a […] The post Dark Sky Night: Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Watch appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Blessing Box Project, Covington, Clifton Forge and Alleghany County
Aaron Peters and his wife Alexandria Peters have recently started The Blessing Box Project here in Alleghany County. The first blessing box is located at 1217 McAllister Drive, Covington, Va. “Dolly Ann area” The blessing box is a place to leave non perishable food items, hygiene items, etc. so others may come and take what they need […] The post Blessing Box Project, Covington, Clifton Forge and Alleghany County appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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