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Chatting with Classroom Heroes Winner Madison Karnes
ROANOKE, Va (WSET) — Madison Karnes of Montvale Elementary School is the winner of Classroom Heroes! She received a one-year lease on a 2025 Subaru from Southern Team Subaru, and we captured the excitement! Kaci spoke with Madison about where her passion for teaching started and left some encouraging words for rising teachers in the industry.
Virginia judge denies pro-Palestinian group’s bid to limit attorney general’s demand for documents
A Richmond judge has ordered a Virginia-based pro-Palestinian group to hand over documents to Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office as part of an investigation into its fundraising and allegations that it indirectly supports Hamas.
Trump chief pollster says traditionally Democratic states such as New Jersey and New Mexico are ‘toss-ups’
Former President Donald Trump’s chief pollster, Tony Fabrizio, listed Minnesota, Virginia, New Jersey, and New Mexico as toss-ups and implied Maine is in play while speaking to the Florida GOP at the Republican National Convention. None of those states have voted for a Republican since 2004, when both Virginia and New Mexico turned red before […]
State Fair competitions for blue-ribbon bragging rights are now open
DOSWELL, VA (VR) — Cut flowers, duct tape, grilled cheese and Plymouth Rock are all part of competition categories at this year’s State Fair of Virginia, which will be held Sept. 27 through Oct. 6. Competition guides for both adult and youth creative and culinary arts, horticulture and field crops, as well as 4-H and FFA competitions […] The post State Fair competitions for blue-ribbon bragging rights are now open appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Frank Kilgore, Southwest Virginia’s ‘Unofficial Chamber of Commerce,’ Dies
This story was originally published by Cardinal News. When St. Paul lawyer Frank Kilgore felt that the high test scores of Southwest Virginia students weren’t getting enough attention, he called up newspapers across the state — not to pitch a story but to buy $10,000 worth of ads trumpeting his region’s accomplishments.
Virginia’s Top Business Ranking Set to Boost Real Estate Market, Says Expert
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Virginia is celebrating a major accolade as CNBC named it the number one state for business. The recognition is expected to have a significant impact on the real estate market. “Maybe it can help us be the number one state for real estate, which is a major part of business,” said Michael Guthrie. The positive ranking is anticipated to attract both people and employers to vibrant communities like Charlottesville, contributing to the real estate market.
Rutter’s to Expand to Virginia
Pennsylvania-based Rutter’s has announced plans to open its first location in Virginia, coming sometime next year. The new site is planned for just east of Winchester, Pa., at the corner of Millwood Pike and Coverstone Drive, reported The Winchester Star. Growing Through New Builds. The new Rutter’s location will...
Virginia Woman Wins $617K Lottery Jackpot Playing Online Monopoly Game
A Fredericksburg woman "couldn't stop yelling" after winning a six-figure jackpot playing Lottery games online.Myrna Johnson gave her kids a brief scare after playing the MONOPOLY Progressive Jackpots game on her personal device when she realized she had cashed in on a massive windfall.The lucky lo…
Virginia menhaden fleet files motion to dismiss lawsuit
Virginia-based Ocean Fleet Services and Ocean Harvesters filed a “motion to dismiss” a $2 billion lawsuit against seafood giant Cooke Inc. of New Brunswick, Canada, that claimed the firm violated U.S. foreign ownership laws with the acquisition in 2017 of Omega Protein in Reedville, Va. The lawsuit, filed...
Unlocking Value: Greater Lynchburg Latest Real Estate Transactions
This week, the real estate market in the Greater Lynchburg region is. diverse, with strong activity across various property types and price. The City of Lynchburg's highest transaction was Lot 6 in Boxwood. Subdivision sold by Keith and Erica S. Pitzer to Timothy and Chelsey. Jackman for $537,000. 215 Harrison...
Funeral service set for fallen Lynchburg firefighter
LYNCHBURG, Va. – A service celebrating the life of Lynchburg Master Firefighter Andrew Jenks is set to take place Tuesday. The service is at 11 a.m. at Tree of Life Ministries on Greenview Drive. Jenks died on July 6 after a battle with cancer. He was 37 years old.
Caesars Casino revenue this past fiscal year exceeds expectations, officials say
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The temporary Caesars Casino in Danville has been open for a little more than a year now and continues to rake in major cash. The city continues to benefit as well, with some of that money going into its pockets from taxes. According to the...
Danville holds soft opening for new Doyle Thomas Park Splash Pad
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville is helping folks in the River City cool off with a new splash pad. Danville Parks and Recreation had a soft opening for the new Doyle Thomas Park Splash pad on Green Street. It was a chance for staff to look at all the...
Here's where you can escape the heat in a cooling shelter in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — As temperatures creep toward 100 degrees in Lynchburg, there are places you can go if you need to cool down. A half dozen cooling shelters are open throughout the daytime through July 17 with cold water also available. Here's a list of cooling shelters in...
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