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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.
‘Nobody knows and nobody could know right now,’ Political analyst says on VP Harris’ chances of winning Virginia
“The truth is nobody knows and nobody could know right now,” said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, to 8News. “Any polls that come out now should be discarded, because we don’t know who the vice presidential candidate is and people haven’t had a chance to get to know Harris better.”
Hearing held in contested Lynchburg GOP primary ahead of August trial
The two parties in a lawsuit challenging the results of a recent primary election sought access to records that they hope will help resolve the case. The post Hearing held in contested Lynchburg GOP primary ahead of August trial appeared first on Cardinal News.
Vance rallies in Virginia, focuses on manufacturing and energy
(The Center Square) – Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance drew on his Appalachian upbringing to connect with supporters at a rally in Virginia on Monday night, focusing on the region’s depleted manufacturing industry, fentanyl and surging immigration crisis. Vance, senator from Ohio, stopped earlier in the day in his Ohio hometown. He was announced on the ticket with former President Donald Trump one week to the day earlier. Vance...
JMU grads filling key roles in teaching, nursing throughout Virginia
James Madison University graduates are helping Virginia meet the need when it comes to careers that are significantly understaffed including teachers and nurses. JMU’s annual career outcomes report found that more than 200 graduates from the class of 2023 found jobs in the teaching profession in Virginia, and another 167 reported that they were working in nursing in the state.
Truck accident on Moneta Rd interrupts power
On Friday morning, July 19, a tractor -trailer left the road on Moneta Road, Hwy 122, near Morgan’s Church Road. The truck clipped a telephone pole and dumped its load of lumber before coming to a stop against a tree. No injuries were reported, but power was interrupted in the area and traffic delayed. Moneta Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene along with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and crews from AEP who worked to restore power.
Lake Vista Drive in Forest closed as crews respond to gas leak
FOREST, Va. – A gas leak has temporarily shut down part of Lake Vista Drive in Forest, according to the Forest Fire Department. The fire department said it was alerted about the leak at about 9 a.m. and is still at the scene along with a gas company. We’re...
Market Movers: The Biggest Real Estate Deals in Greater Lynchburg
High-value residential property sales and numerous building permits for new dwellings in the Greater Lynchburg region reflect a growing demand for quality housing and development. City of Lynchburg. In the City of Lynchburg, the highest transaction was recorded at $699,900 for the sale of 2855 Link Road from Sarah K....
Traffic alert: Upcoming temporary lane closures on Wards Road
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Department of Public Works has announced temporary lane closures on Wards Road beginning Monday, July 29. From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day, weather permitting, up to Saturday, August 3, lane closures will occur alternately in the north and southbound lanes in the 3900 block of Wards Road.
Liberty Law students attend academy led by distinguished trial attorney Mark Lanier
Six Liberty University School of Law students and Professor of Law Pamela Bell attended the Lanier Trial Academy on June 17-20 in Houston, Texas. The academy is led by distinguished trial attorney Mark Lanier, who stands out as one of the foremost civil trial lawyers in the United States, with a storied career marked by numerous landmark verdicts, collectively nearing $20 billion. Renowned for his tenacity and innovative courtroom strategies, Lanier has won major cases against giants of industry in personal injury and product liability lawsuits.
Changes in Real Estate Assessment Notices Mailed
As a requirement of Virginia State Code §58.1-3290, 3291 and 3292, the City of Lynchburg’s Assessor’s Office has mailed the 2024 Changes in Real Estate Assessment notices which reflect changes due to renovations, building permits for additions, renovations or new construction, and for subdivisions and rezoning. Only those affected will receive this notice.
Gini Simmons: Training and Equipping the Sandwich Generation
VIRGINIA “GINI” Simmons grew up in Goode and graduated from Jefferson Forest High School. If those words were the sum of her story, her life could be considered typical for the Lynchburg area — but Gini’s life is far more unique. Gini’s father is British, and...
Lynchburg Commonwealth attorney appeals bond in Main Street manslaughter case
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg man will stay behind bars Monday night even after a judge granted him bond. The Lynchburg Commonwealth Attorney's office appealed a judge's decision to grant a $25,000 bond to Travon Brunson. He is charged with shooting two people, leaving one dead on Main...
James Coleman: Devoted and Committed to Public Education
“PEOPLE DO better when they know better.” Those words come from Bishop James Coleman, a man who sees his roles in ministry and education as dual means to achieve the same goal. He wants to see the children of Lynchburg become better people, students, and citizens. Coleman serves as...
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