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Riverine Master Naturalist Chapter seeking 2025 candidates
The Riverine Master Naturalist Chapter will open applications this fall for candidates for its 2025 basic training class, which will run from early January through mid-April next year. The Riverine chapter, one of 30 chapters in Virginia, describes itself as a “home to an enthusiastic contingent of those from the...
Delegate asks VSP to aide investigation into Myrtle Beach killing of Roanoke teen
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke) has asked Virginia State Police to offer assistance to South Carolina authorities in the investigation into the murder of Roanoke teen Jakolbi Taylor. July 20, the student of Roanoke City’s Patrick Henry High School was killed while in Myrtle Beach.
Virginia Horse Positive for EEE
On July 12, an unvaccinated, 8-year-old Arabian mare in Suffolk, Virginia, tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) after developing clinical signs on July 9, including fever, tachycardia, depression, severe ataxia, and facial paralysis. The horse was euthanized. EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information...
JMU School of Nursing ranked among Virginia’s best
RNCareers.org, a nursing education resource, has recognized JMU as the second-best nursing school in Virginia for its bachelor's in nursing program. “This accolade further cements the university’s reputation as a nationally recognized Nursing School of Distinction.”. — RNCareers.org. “This accolade further cements the university’s reputation as a nationally recognized...
Affordable Virginia asking US Rep. Jen Kiggans to defend the Affordable Care Act
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia advocacy organization is calling on a United States Representative to defend the Affordable Care Act, which transformed healthcare across the country. On Tuesday afternoon in Virginia Beach, Affordable Virginia asked Rep. Jen Kiggans to defend the Affordable Care Act. The act was passed...
$361.6 million awarded for I-81 widening project
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new design-build contract has been awarded to continue construction on Interstate 81, focusing on the next widening project in Roanoke and Botetourt counties. It’s part of the $3 billion I-81 Corridor Improvement Program (CIP) signed into law in Spring 2019. CIP consists of 65 capital...
‘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.
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