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No Deal: Cumberland County supervisors reject land swap deal
Bryan Hamlett didn’t feel comfortable agreeing to the proposal. As the Cumberland County supervisor pointed out, they would be approving something without actually seeing proof of what it would cost. So in a series of votes during their Tuesday, July 9 meeting, Hamlett and fellow supervisor Robert Saunders Jr. voted no, shooting down the idea. […] The post No Deal: Cumberland County supervisors reject land swap deal appeared first on Farmville.
Nellysford : Water Main Break Affects Some In Stoney Creek : (Updated 7.20.24 Boil Water Alert)
“WPOA has been notified by Aqua Va regarding the need to boil water secondary to a significant water main break yesterday. You may read their notice below:. WPOA is happy to forward notices such as this, however it should be noted that WPOA frequently is not provided timely and/or accurate information. Furthermore, the ultimate responsibility to communicate regarding utility outages rests with the service provider.
Campbell County plans $11M industrial hub, largest project in a decade
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Campbell County is working on an 11-million-dollar project to bring a large industrial building to the county. It's their largest project in over a decade, bringing a 100,000-square-foot structure to Seneca Commerce Park in Rustburg. "We have combined two of our lots, so it's...
Roanoke County hosting first-ever Summer Field Day
SALEM, Va. – If you’re looking for a fun reason to take the kids outside this weekend, look no further than Roanoke County’s first-ever Summer Field Day. This free event includes a bouncy house, a water slide, and food vendors. There will also be various emergency vehicles there for kids to explore.
South Boston Police arrest suspect wanted for car theft and assault
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The South Boston Police Department (SBPD) has arrested a suspect wanted for car theft and assault. SBPD currently has warrants for the arrest of 37-year-old Quinn Tucker. Tucker was wanted for the following charges:. Felony motor vehicle theft. Felony property damage. Misdemeanor assault and...
Hometown Entertainment: “Shrek, the Musical Jr.” coming to the Prizery
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Many of us are very familiar with the legendary characters, Shrek, Princess Fiona, Donkey from the “Shrek” movies. Now you can see the beloved ogre and his friends on stage at The Prizery, featuring dozens of young actors. “We have 40 kids, ranging...
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 18, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 18, 2024, results for each game:. DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 3-2-7, FB: 2. Day: 1-3-8, FB: 0. Check Pick 3 payouts and...
Visit these 5 designated dark sky parks to watch Perseid meteor shower in Virginia
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Do you enjoy stargazing or just need some weekend plans? The Perseid meteor shower could be visible now through Aug. 24 and you can get a good view at five parks in Virginia which were designated as International Dark Sky Parks by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). These five parks […]
Multi-state deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills New Jersey resident
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans about a listeria outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people across 12 states, believe to be linked to deli meat.As of Friday, 28 people have fallen ill -- all of whom have been hospitalized -- and two people have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, according to the federal health agency.New York is the state with the most cases at seven, followed by Maryland with six. States that have also reported cases include Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia...
Virginia’s unemployment rate unchanged at 2.7% in June
Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.7 percent in June, according to data released on this week by Virginia Works, the state’s Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. The rate was 0.1% higher than the rate one year ago. The data shows the number of unemployed...
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