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Former supermarket is transformed into loft apartments in Martinsville
The Historic Fayette Street Lofts will offer 25 apartments — plus two retail storefronts and nine workspace studios — in a former Winn-Dixie. The post Former supermarket is transformed into loft apartments in Martinsville appeared first on Cardinal News.
Danville City Council votes to more than triple members’ pay
Danville joins cities including Roanoke, Richmond and Hampton in taking advantage of a new state law that provides for higher maximum salaries for mayors and city council members. The post Danville City Council votes to more than triple members’ pay appeared first on Cardinal News.
Franklin, Southampton electoral candidates named
The registrars in Southampton County and the city of Franklin have released their lists of qualified candidates appearing on the ballots for local elections this November, and the only races with candidates running opposed are for a Southampton County School Board seat, the Newsoms mayoral seat and a Boykins Town Council seat. Voters will have […] The post Franklin, Southampton electoral candidates named appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Assisted living community proposed for north Danville
(Danville) — A Florida developer wants to bring a large assisted living and retirement community to Danville. Joe Cubas is asking the city to rezone a seven-and-a-half acre wooded lot off of Piney Forest Road, not far from Nor-Dan Shopping Center, from Attached Residential to Multi-family Residential. Cubas wants to build an...
Richmond couple’s car stolen in the middle of the night: ‘I was crushed!’
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -A Richmond couple pleads for answers after their car was stolen on Forest Hill and Dunston Avenue. Corey Wagner and his fiance, Lizzy Paluzek, say they are frustrated after someone stole their black Dodge Challenger in the middle of the night. “I was crushed! I was just...
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Charlottesville officials warn about SNAP, EBT scammers
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - People buying groceries on government assistance should be on the lookout for scammers, local and state officials are warning. Scams targeting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also commonly called SNAP or food stamps, are on the uptick, according to Virginia Department of Social Services. In particular, officials warn the real target is the Electronic Benefits Transfer card, or EBT, which shoppers use to buy groceries.
Independence Day event to be held Saturday in Pamplin
PAMPLIN, Va. — The public is invited to celebrate Independence Day at the 9th Annual Independence Day event in Pamplin with dinner, live Old Time Music and call dancing. The event will be held Saturday July 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the historic Pamplin City Train Depot at 115 N Main Street, Pamplin.
Former Miranda’s owner indicted on several felonies and misdemeanors in Madison
A former Madison restaurateur shut down several months ago by the Virginia Department of Taxation over back tax issues now finds herself in more legal trouble. A May 24 Madison County Grand Jury direct-indicted Miranda Ashley Durrer-Davis of Barboursville, who owned Miranda’s Restaurant on N. Main Street until the commonwealth padlocked the doors in late April.
Richmond’s elections office to stop hiring family after HR probe found officials broke city rules
Richmond’s top election administrator says the city’s elections office will stop hiring and awarding contracts to family members after an investigation found he and another key official broke nepotism and ethics policies.
Hampton muralist Dathan Kane makes his abstract mark around Virginia
Driving around Hampton Roads and Richmond, black and white murals with various abstract shapes take over the sides of buildings. It’s the work of Hampton resident, Dathan Kane, whose profile has exploded across Virginia. A graduate of Virginia State University, the 33-year-old started working as a portrait painter. He...
Alexandria man seeks answers after his dog dies while boarding at PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — An Alexandria man is seeking answers after his beloved 3-year-old dog died while boarding at a PetSmart in the Potomac Yard shopping center. Andrew Noles said before going on a trip to New York last Thursday, he dropped off Clark, an Aussiedoodle, at the “Petshotel” inside the PetSmart store. Noles said Clark had stayed at the facility in the past without any problems.
Remains found in Chesterfield could be part of family burial plot
After a road crew discovered human remains in May, Chesterfield County officials began looking for descendants of those buried in what appears to be a family graveyard. “We’ve heard from about a dozen people so far, and have heard from a couple of people who we do think are direct descendants,” said Lauren Gryctko, an archaeologist with Johnson, Mirmiran and Thompson — a company researching the site.
Louisa County excited to host VA State Little League Major Baseball Tournament
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Louisa County will soon host some of the best little league baseball players in Virginia. District 14 and Louisa Little League will be hosting the 2024 Virginia State Little League Major Baseball Tournament in Louisa County later this month. The tournament will run July 18-23...
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