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Smith Mountain Lake Association announces results of the 2024 SML Water Quality Monitoring program.
Smith Mountain Lake Association volunteers recently completed the 38th consecutive year of monitoring the quality of the water on Smith Mountain Lake. The results of six bi-weekly monitoring sessions conducted on the lake confirms the water quality at Smith Mountain Lake is excellent. Since May, volunteers collected a total of...
Virginia Tech's most important players in 2024 - No. 9 Da'Quan Felton
As the Virginia Tech football season draws near, the Hokies are eagerly preparing for their season opener against Vanderbilt. The countdown to kickoff has begun!. To enhance the excitement, the VTSCOOP contributors recently assembled a composite list of the 15 most pivotal players on the 2024 roster. Each contributor crafted their own Top 15 rankings, considering factors like position group, talent, and depth. These individual lists were merged to create a comprehensive overview of the team's key players.
Suffolk Public Library celebrates Community Fridge and Pantry
Suffolk Public Library debuted a new method to combat hunger in the City of Suffolk on Aug. 13. It unveiled the Community Fridge and Pantry during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the ForKids Birdsong Center. Sponsored by Suffolk Public Library, ForKids, Lowe’s, Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia, Big Lots, and many others, the fridge and […] The post Suffolk Public Library celebrates Community Fridge and Pantry appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Police search for owners of emu wandering around Roanoke and more Va. headlines
• “Blacksburg’s Liam Watson, facing election fraud charges, nixes leave of absence from town council.”—Roanoke Times • “Northern Va. man pleads guilty to making and possessing toxic ricin.”—WJLA • “VCU Police launch campaign to improve pedestrian safety.”—WRIC • “Amtrak Virginia commences service at new transportation center in Newport News.”—13News Now • “Is it yours? Roanoke […]
Roanoke County Public Schools report 17 cases of written threats and intimidation
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Every year, Virginia public schools are required to send a report on student behavior to the state’s Department of Education, which is called the Student Behavior and Administrative Response. With 10 News being your Back-to-School Authority, we are breaking down what the report looks like for Roanoke County Public Schools.
Back from the Brink: See Virginia’s Restored Elk Herd
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — The restoration of Virginia’s wild elk herd is a success story. Now, you can see that success up close and in person. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) has announced registration for guided elk viewing tours is now open. Those tours will run on Thursdays in September and Tuesdays in […]
4 Southwest Virginia projects receive $10 million in funding; more …
Youngkin announces state board appointments. Virginia Tech, Homestead Creamery launch new Hokie flavors. The post 4 Southwest Virginia projects receive $10 million in funding; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia International Raceway’s fire and rescue crews can mean the difference between life and death
The raceway is one of only a few in the country to have its own fire-EMS staff. The team can respond to rollovers and grass and car fires in a matter of seconds. The post Virginia International Raceway’s fire and rescue crews can mean the difference between life and death appeared first on Cardinal News.
Martinsville and the city of Franklin are growing younger faster than any other places in Virginia
Those two cities have seen their median ages drop more than anywhere else in the state, part of a demographic turnaround in some communities in the southern part of Virginia. The post Martinsville and the city of Franklin are growing younger faster than any other places in Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Man taken to hospital after shooting at Badger on Main in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — ABC13 was on the scene of a shooting in Lynchburg that left one person injured. This happenedin the 1100 block of Main Street. At 12:51 a.m., LPD said officers responded to 911 calls reporting shots fired inside the Badger on Main. Upon arrival, they found a man suffering from a single gunshot wound.
On This Day in 2011: Powerful earthquake rocks Virginia
LOUISA, Va. (WWBT) - A massive earthquake centered in Louisa County struck the East Coast on Aug. 23, 2011. The quake, which hit just before 2 p.m. that day, measured 5.8 on the Richter scale. It was centered about 5 miles south of Mineral. It was felt as far north...
Reservations open Sept. 3 for hunting opportunities at Virginia State Parks
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation manages Virginia State Parks which offer hunting opportunities each year to select parks. Managed hunts are a key tool in managing the deer population and herd health. Participating hunters are asked to support this effort by following harvest guidelines associated with each hunt. New this year is a hunting opportunity near […] The post Reservations open Sept. 3 for hunting opportunities at Virginia State Parks appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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