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RBWEV Cars opening U.S. facility to build Roadsters and GTs
The U.K.-based RBW EV Cars builds new, handcrafted sports cars inspired by those on the market during the 1960s to 1970s. For those vehicles destined for sale in the U.S., RBW will assemble those in Danville, Virginia, roughly 20 minutes away from Virginia International Raceway. [RBW Roadster: The all-electric MGB...
Workers at Stone Brewing’s Plant in Virginia Go Public With a Union Drive
Workers at Stone Brewing Company’s sprawling facilities in Richmond, Va. went public today with a union drive to secure higher pay, more consistent scheduling, and better working conditions. “We’re here to fight for jobs that are worth staying with as careers,” one worker told VinePair in a text exchange...
Lancers Earn Road Point, Tie Western Carolina 2-2
CULHOWEE, N.C. – Sunday afternoon, Longwood women's soccer persevered on the road at Western Carolina, the reigning champions of the Southern Conference. The Lancers (0-2-1) erased a 1-0 halftime deficit behind goals from Coryn Silberstein and Taylor Hoag, but WCU (1-2-1) scored the equalizer on a corner with 10 seconds remaining for a 2-2 tie.
Report reveals thousands of eligible Virginia seniors are missing out on SNAP benefits
A recent report by the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute, a Washington D.C. think tank, has highlighted a significant issue in Virginia: despite being eligible, thousands of residents are not utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Pinpoint Weather: Heat persists, rain chances ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — High pressure will keep Southwest and Central Virginia mostly dry through the middle of the week. However, increasing heat and humidity will impact the region. Tuesday will start with morning temperatures in the mild 60s and lower 70s. Patchy fog is possible. Otherwise, mostly to partly sunny skies will be overhead […]
3 NoVA Teachers Chosen as 2024 Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassadors
The program aims to improve access to STEM education across the country. Four Virginia teachers, three of whom are from Northern Virginia, are among this year’s Teacher Ambassadors for Amazon’s Future Engineer program. This two-year, paid fellowship aims to increase access to computer science and technology. Amazon selects...
Public advised to avoid charcoal grills, lawn mowing during Code Orange air alert
WASHINGTON (7News) — Code Orange Air Level Warning has been issued for August 27 in parts of the D.C. area, according to theMetropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG). The affected areas include Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, as well as Prince George’s County and Lower Montgomery County. According...
Report: Sapporo-Stone Workers Start Union Drive in Virginia
Sapporo-Stone workers in Virginia have begun a union drive, VinePair’s Dave Infante reported Monday. Workers at Sapporo-Stone’s Richmond facilities are seeking “higher pay, more consistent scheduling and better working conditions,” per the report. Continue reading with an Insider subscription. Become an Insider for complete access to...
TVRC Hob Nob in the Valley Political meet and greet was a success
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s (TVRC) Hob Nob in the Valley Bi-Partisan meet and greet appeared to be a success August 22. Being a bi-partisan event representatives of all parties running for any kind of office were on hand to talk with community, and business leaders and discuss issues.
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