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Leaked chicken waste paints smelly path to landfill
A truck hauling waste for Wayne Farms on its way to the Surry County landfill Monday had a near miss collision with another vehicle on Old U.S. 52 that caused it to spill out, and continue to leak, its smelly cargo over the roadway. Bobby Koehler said it was one of his Ultimate Environmental haulers that was en route to the landfill with a load of wet chicken feed mixed with bad eggs on Monday when his truck was nearly run off the road by...
FOIA Friday: Records show years-long history of overdue balances of ex-Richmond city official
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in practice take the opposite stance, acting as if records are by default private and the public must prove they should be handled otherwise.
Danville Schools Announce Cell Phone Policy for Upcoming School Year
The Danville School Board unveiled its new cell phone policy for middle and high school students on Thursday. Students will have to keep their phones bagged up during school hours. Students will be required to use Yonder bags to store their phones during the day. The phones will remain locked...
Five Inducted Into VIAHA’s Hall of Fame
The induction of five persons into the 2024 Virginia Interscholastic Association Heritage Association (VIAHA) Hall of Fame took place Friday evening June 21 in Charlottesville at the DoubleTree by Hilton. They joined a host of persons inducted into the VIAHA’s Hall of Fame since the ceremony began in 2016.
24 Hours of Appalachia ‘Miners and Loggers Delight’ promises economic boost and supports charitable causes
Hinton, WV and southern West Virginia is set to welcome thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts from across the nation for the highly anticipated event, “24 Hours of Appalachia: Miners and Loggers Delight,” taking place on July 26-28, 2024. This exhilarating 24-hour endurance rally is expected to draw a sizable...
Area Resident Receives Top Award at John Henry Days Car Show
A resident of Covington, and member of the Alleghany Cruisers car club received the top award at the John Henry Days car show held in Talcott WV on July 14. Mickey Floyd was awarded the Club Choice award for her 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Yenko Super Car tribute, which was on display at the show. This […] The post Area Resident Receives Top Award at John Henry Days Car Show appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Major League Fishing to bring All-Star event to Smith Mountain Lake
Major League Fishing (MLF), one of the top professional bass fishing circuits in the world, will bring its 2025 General Tire Heavy Hitters All-Stars event to Smith Mountain Lake. The nationally-televised, big money tournament will be held from May 17 to May 22 of next year.
Mickey Hardy retires as William Fleming boys head basketball coach
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR Sports learned Wednesday that long-time William Fleming High School’s boys’ basketball head coach, Mickey Hardy is retiring from his position. Hardy has been the head coach for the Colonels basketball team for more than two decades since 2003. Coach Hardy led the Colonels to several regional and district titles to […]
Jon Henry General Store receives grant to help local farmers and community
NEW MARKET, Va. (WHSV) - The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services announced an $85,000 grant for Jon Henry General Store. The grant is meant to help local farmers and to provide food pantries with fresh food. Over the next ten months, Jon Henry, owner of the store, will...
Varina-Enon bridge lane to close for six months
Drivers who take the Varina Enon Bridge on I-295 will have to navigate with a reduced number of lanes for the next six months. The right lane on the southbound side of the bridge will close on Monday, July 22 for bridge maintenance and will remain closed for about half a year, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Virginia General Assembly repeals VMSDEP language, veterans say it’s a ‘slight relief’
After months of debate and disagreement, the Virginia General Assembly has agreed to repeal recent changes to a program designed to help the children and spouses of qualified disabled military veterans attend college.
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