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Dog Stolen by FedEx Driver in North Carolina, Dies From Heat
On July 3, a FedEx driver stole a dog who broke loose from her property in North Carolina. The French Bulldog was a champion dog worth more than $5,000. Unfortunately, she passed away soon after, and her remains were found a few days later on July 10. Authorities believe the pup was left in the […] The post Dog Stolen by FedEx Driver in North Carolina, Dies From Heat appeared first on DogTime.
Witness Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams’ love at Song of the Mountains taping
MARION, Va. (WDBJ) - Song of the Mountains will light up The Lincoln Theatre next Saturday, August 3 with Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams headlining. The taping kicks off at 7 p.m. with tickets on sale now. The Lincoln Theatre Executive Director Bob Watkins joined Here @ Home to talk...
Mail-N-More cuts ribbon on Bluefield location
BLUEFIELD, VA (LOOTPRESS) – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday welcoming Mail-N-More to the Bluefield, Virginia area. The ceremony celebrating the small business saw participation from both the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias and the Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce, each of whom praised the efforts of owner Benita Jorge in […]
Water access improved along Powell River in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) celebrated improved stream access to the Powell River in Jonesville, Virginia Wednesday. A ribbon-cutting event was held Wednesday morning to mark the completion of three stream access projects. The TVA stated in a news release that the […]
Upcoming Calfee Community and Cultural Center will help with childcare desert
PULASKI, Va. – Starting at the end of September, the Calfee Community and Cultural Center will be open and crawling with kids. “The building sat dormant for so many years,” said Dr. Mickey Hickman, board president for the Calfee Community and Cultural Center and alumnus of Calfee Training School. “I would feel a little sadness because I just thought this was the greatest building .”
Lawmaker asks Virginia State Police to help Myrtle Beach authorities investigate Jakolbi Taylor’s killing
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A Virginia lawmaker has asked state authorities there to help Myrtle Beach authorities in their investigation of Saturday’s killing of 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor. The teenager was shot and killed at about 1:15 a.m. Saturday near a beach-access point at 16th Avenue N. and Ocean Boulevard. The rising basketball star from […]
Jamaican Independence and Emancipation Anniversaries in the Spotlight in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, DC – This coming Sunday, July 28, will be a red-letter day for Jamaicans in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland, who are gearing up for a momentous celebration of the island’s Independence. Also on the cards for the special service of thanksgiving – a celebration of the...
Housing Consortium hosting public hearing
The Surry County Housing Consortium (SCHC) has planned a public hearing to receive comments from residents on their 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. The group said the purpose of the Annual Action Plan is to specify how the SCHC will address housing and community needs for the use of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at the Historic Courthouse, Room...
Town of Pulaski and James Hardie Industries Complete $3.3 million Sewer Improvements
The Town of Pulaski and James Hardie Industries recently completed a public sewer improvement project that will increase system reliability well into the future. The project significantly increases capacity on more than 2-miles of sewer main and reduces the daily stress that is currently experienced across multiple pump stations. The project also improves system reliability for James Hardie Industries by allowing the plant to continue operations when the public system requires maintenance or repair.
'Project Vista' still hovering on horizon
There’s still no word from an unnamed local company as to whether it will remain in Mount Airy after being granted a generous incentive package including the donation of 25 acres of land at Westwood Industrial Park. Such an announcement had been anticipated in early July by officials including Surry County Economic Development Partnership (EDP) President/CEO Blake Moyer. “We’re still in the same situation we were a couple of weeks...
Summer Jubilee returns to High Point for a celebration with school supply giveaways
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Parents and students in High Point have an opportunity to get school supplies while having fun with different activities at the Summer Jubilee. The city of High Point is partnering up with other organizations for a celebration and backpack giveaway on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Truist Point Stadium.
House, car fire on Tucker Street in Burlington
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Fire crews say a house and a nearby car were on fire Wednesday night on Tucker Street in Burlington. Crews went inside the house to ensure everyone was out, and the fire was out within 15 minutes. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire...
Graham’s excessive and unnecessary secrecy gives the city a bad name
We have to give this week’s award to the most uncooperative government to the city of Graham. And with special brickbats to the Graham Police Department and its ostensible public information officer (PIO), Captain Daniel Sisk. In reality, Captain Sisk’s assignment, while listed as an information officer, actually appears...
'I didn't know if I was going to make it out' | Greensboro man shares message of hope after losing part of his leg
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Brandon Cameron was all smiles with his wife. But if you take a closer look you'd see he has a story that could steal anyone's joy. Cameron found out he would have to lose part of his leg seven months after surviving a horrific crash. "It...
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