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Grifton manager takes job in Hertford County
Grifton's town manager is leaving his post after a 14-month tenure to become the Hertford County manager effective Aug. 1. Oryan Lowry notified the Grifton Town Board of Commissioners on July 1 that he would be accepting the new post. He gave a 30-day notice, officials said, making his last day in Grifton July 31. “I've had a wonderful experience working for the town of Grifton over the past 14-plus...
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
Political analyst weighs in on VP-nominee J.D. Vance’s visit to Southwest Virginia
SOUTHWEST, Va. – All eyes are on Southwest Virginia ahead of Ohio Senator - and Republican Vice Presidential pick - JD Vance’s visit to Radford University on Monday. Political Analyst Dr. Ed Lynch says Republicans are hoping to flip the Commonwealth red. “Virginia is in play for the...
After VMSDEP repeal, military families call on lawmakers to end the practice of ‘legislating through the budget’
After months of intense debate, Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill repealing recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). Although they are happy with the repeal, military families now have their sights set on a new goal.
Moton Museum takes another step toward World Heritage list
A project nearly 10 years in the making moved forward this week, as the Robert Russa Moton Museum got one step closer to being named a World Heritage site. Federal officials with the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that they plan to nominate a multi-state application, including the museum, for inclusion on the United […] The post Moton Museum takes another step toward World Heritage list appeared first on Farmville.
Infographic for Martinsville County: Night Light Exposure Raises Your Risk Diabetes
**Why This Matters to You: **Mobile devices before bed? New research highlights an important and modifiable risk factor that could affect your health and well-being. Take Note: Reducing night light exposure could be a simple way to lower your risk of facing many negative health consequences. You can view the...
BBB offers advice for safe back-to-school shopping
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As families get ready to save money preparing for the new school year, we take a look at ways you can shop safely online and locally during back to school season. Here @ Home sat down with Julie Wheeler, President & CEO of the Better Business...
Celebs, locals team up to support pediatric cancer care in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In his message to guests at Ballyhack Golf Club on Friday night, Kelly Woolwine put it simply: the battle against pediatric cancer never truly ends. Kelly and his wife Jess started the Life Ring Foundation after their daughter, Charlotte, was diagnosed with liver cancer at three and a half years old.
Tech expert weighs in on Global Internet Outage which impacted local services
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– During the early morning on Friday, July 19, an issue with Microsoft IT sparked an internet outage that impacted a majority of the world. “Every single thing that we add to a system- also becomes a potential problem,” said Wade Baker, a Collegiate Associate Professor of Integrated Security at Virginia Tech. “And in this case, keeping that one piece of software up to date took out millions and millions of computers around the world- and organizations can’t do business- can’t process sales and lots of other things because of it- so it’s a big mess.”
Boil Water Notice placed in section of the City of Radford
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR)– The Virginia Department of Health has placed residents in the City of Radford west of Wadsworth Street under a boil water notice. According to the city, personnel are currently working to repair a water main break near Oakland Ave, Forest Ave, and Second Street. The City says because of the break, water customers west of Wadsworth Street and those who are experiencing low water pressure or loss of water, are encouraged to boil their water before consumption use.
Staunton author shares stories from book on Ohio-born presidents
With a book about Virginian-born presidents already written, Heather Cole spoke at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library on Wednesday about her second book on presidents born in Ohio. “There were more U.S. presidents born in Virginia than in any other state,” Cole, who lives in Staunton, said. Cole was...
Virginia Tech basketball 4-star commit has impressive touch around the basket
Recruiting in the Class of 2025 is off to a good start for Virginia Tech and head coach Mike Young. So far, the Hokies have addressed front-court needs with commitments from Christian Gurdak and Sin'Cere Jones. Jones was the first to commit on June 16 and the Portsmouth, Virginia native...
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