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It’s Back-to-School Time But For Youngest Learners System Not Always Working
As children go back to school this month, families of the youngest learners still struggle with the costs of our patchwork, mostly-privatized childcare and preschool system. The problem with early education costs is a national one: parents struggle to afford the costs of childcare, which in many cases outpaces the cost of a mortgage, and […]
Two local volunteer fire department receive grants from Columbia Gas of Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Two local volunteer fire departments were part of the 30 listed in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive a grant by Columbia Gas of Virginia. Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department, Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department and several others from different areas of Virginia received grants that averaged out to around $1,500 each. “We […]
Rep. Bobby Scott marks Social Security Act anniversary, advocates for enhancements
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Rep. Bobby Scott recently visited the Hampton Senior Center to celebrate the 89th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act into law. Scott co-sponsored the Social Security 2100 Act, which would strengthen Social Security by making sure the wealthy pay...
Shenandoah County Fair Tickets – Braggin’ Rights
BRAGGIN RIGHTS AT 7:30: This week on The Real Country Morning Show, Quinn has your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Shenandoah County Fair! On Monday, you could win a pair of Truck and Tractor Pull tickets for August 25, and Tuesday-Friday, you could win a pair of tickets to see Cooper Alan! Solve Braggin’ Rights Breakfast Quiz this week at 7:30 to win on 96.9 WSIG!
'This was a great project for us:' St. Jude Dream Home builder announces final year
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Five of our Central Virginia S.t Jude Dream Homes were imagined by Custom Structures President Scott Elliott. Dreaming up the designs is Elliott's favorite part of the campaign. "The gratitude I have towards our community, the team even down to WSET, it's been an amazing...
Classmates and community join to support high school junior battling cancer
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Just a few weeks ago, Camden Thepsimuong received a diagnosis he and his family never expected. “Our world kind of shook on July 2nd, and it wasn’t until a little bit before the 15th where he was getting scheduled for a biopsy surgery,” said his mother, Charlene Thepsimuong.
84-year-old woman dead after fatal vehicle accident in Bedford
A single vehicle accident that occurred in the 500 block of Blue Ridge Avenue in Bedford on August 18, 2024 at approximately 5:13 p.m. has left an 84-year-old woman dead, according to authorities with the Bedford Police Department. According to authorities, a silver Honda CRV collided with a guard rail,...
Virginia Enjoys Low Unemployment Rate 1.6 Points Below National Rate
According to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 4,800 in the month of July. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July remained unchanged at 2.7 percent, 1.6 points below the national rate which […]
Virginia to Benefit from New USDA Investments in Biofuels
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 19, 2024 – Three fueling stations in the commonwealth are included in a new $2.7 million grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to help expand the sale and use of renewable fuels. Pennsylvania is the lead state...
City of Radford receives grant to clean up old foundry property
RADFORD, Va. – Radford City has received a $3,500,000 grant in their efforts to restore the old foundry property. “It is always going to be known as the foundry here in Radford, but we have renamed it to the West Radford Commerce Park,” said Kim Repass, Radford City economic development director.
Roanoke man killed in three-vehicle Tennessee crash
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke man was one of the two people killed in a Tennessee crash on I-40 East Saturday, August 17. Knoxville Police responded to I-40 East west of Midway Road, where two people were pronounced dead on the scene, and three others sustained various severe injuries.
Bedford roads back open after fatal crash
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - The scene of a fatal crash in Bedford has been cleared, according to Bedford Police. The crash took place Sunday evening in the area of Blue Ridge Avenue and Vine Street. Roads were closed around Washington Street and Blue Ridge Avenue. Information has not yet been...
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