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‘Nobody knows and nobody could know right now’: Political analyst on Vice Presidemt Kamala Harris’ chances of winning Virginia
“The truth is nobody knows and nobody could know right now,” said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, to 8News. “Any polls that come out now should be discarded, because we don’t know who the vice presidential candidate is and people haven’t had a chance to get to know Harris better.”
Altavista officials named to Central Virginia Planning Commission
Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) has elected new officers to serve for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, effective July 01, 2024. Reggie Bennett, Vice-Mayor of Altavista, has been elected Chairman; Drew Wade, Amherst County Board of Supervisors Chairman, as Vice-Chairman; and Gary Shanaberger, Altavista Town Manager, as Treasurer. From Right...
Hurt appoints interim council member
The Town of Hurt council on Tuesday, July 16, unanimously appointed Wanda Dews as an interim council member to fill the vacancy left by former council member Kathy Keesee, following Keesee’s recent resignation. Dews will not be on November ballots for general election, but will function in the role...
APD announces lineup for National Night Out
The Altavista Police Department (APD) would like to cordially invite everyone to this year's National Night Out celebration being held on Tuesday, August 6th at 5 p.m. This years' event will take place once again at English Park in Altavista. National Night Out is a community building campaign that promotes...
Altavista Area YMCA hosts summer camp
The Altavista Area YMCA hosted their 2024 summer volleyball camp for local youths which was conducted by Altavista volleyball coach Meredith Hall. Campers were able to learn valuable skills from Coach Hall and her staff as well as working with current JV and Varsity players. The camp was held last week (July 15-18) for all young age groups including free camp experiences for rising 3rd-8th graders.
All Your Contracting Needs Covered by Burnopp Metal
HUDDLESTON, Va (WSET) — Have you wondered what all Burnopp Metal offers outside their Metal Roofing expertise? They can do just about any contracting need you have in mind. Kaci got a look at the details of a pier and garage that Burnopp Metal worked on from the ground up!
From the ball, breakfast and big times on the water, the 11th annual SML Pirate Days was a blast for all
The 11th annual Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days was held over the weekend featuring a host of activities that kicked off on Friday, July 19th with an on the water viewing of the movie "Jaws" at SML Community Park Beach in Moneta and The Pirates Ball held at Mango's Bar & Grill and wrapped on Sunday, July 21st with events held at Goodhue Boat Company, Blackwater.
Roanoke man to serve five years in prison for 2023 shooting death of teenager
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke man was sentenced Tuesday for the 2023 shooting death of a teenager, according to Roanoke City Circuit Court. Ronald Bonds III, 33, was sentenced to ten years with five years suspended after he was found guilty of felony shooting in a public place with injury and felony possession of a firearm by a violent felon. Bonds will serve two years of supervised probation for each charge upon his release, according to court records.
Shine Hair and Fashion show to celebrate beauty, community
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Shine Fashion and Beauty Collab promises to bring a blend of theater, dance and design to the catwalk Saturday in Roanoke. Greg Addison is the brainchild behind the event and the owner of Hair Attitudes Salon. He joined Here @ Home alongside his assistant Monique Ingram.
Historic African American School Reopens Doors to Serve Children Once Again
Fifty-eight years ago, Calfee Training School closed its doors as a Jim Crow-era institution for African American children in Pulaski, Virginia. This September, it will reopen as a community and cultural center serving all Pulaski County residents, regardless of race or income level. Its first priority will be to address the county’s status as a […]
Kyron Drones doesn't sugarcoat expectations for Virginia Tech in 2024
Expectations are always high for each college football team when a new season begins. It's a fresh start for everyone regardless of how well things went or didn't go the previous season. As Virginia Tech turns the page to 2024, expectations are high for the first time in some time...
Tomato Festival & Picnic at Yates Tavern coming up July 29 in Gretna
The Pittsylvania County Historical Society will hold the Tomato Festival & Picnic fundraiser on Monday, July 29, 6:30 p.m., at Yates Tavern on US 29 South just outside of Gretna. This will be a fun time at the beautifully restored tavern that hosts many interesting events during the year. Featured...
Women's Lacrosse Earns Academic Team and Individual Distinctions from IWLCA
NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. — The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has announced that Washington and Lee University has been named an IWLCA Academic Honor Squad for the 2023-24 academic year. A total of 324 schools across Division I, II, III, and NAIA earned this academic recognition, which requires a...
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 7/24/24
Q. Tell us a little about yourself. I graduated from Rockbridge County High School in 2024. Q. How do you unwind or have fun? Any hobbies or hidden talents?. I like mountain biking, snowboarding, fishing and I’m getting into enduro dirt bike riding. Q. Anything in particular you are...
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