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Funding for safety and access projects at Virginia airports
RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Two area airports are getting some money for planning and development projects that aim to enhance the airports’ safety, benefits to the public and access. The Virginia Aviation Board allocated more than $9.5 million for 28 projects at 19 airports across the Commonwealth at...
WRIC NOW: What is the DWR’s role in our fisheries?
Matt DiNardo was joined by Alex McCrickard -- an Aquatic Education Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) -- in the WRIC NOW livestreaming studio on Wednesday to talk about the role of DWR in our fisheries.
Dispatch from 1774: More than 30 Virginia counties pass resolutions to protest British response to Boston Tea Party
This spring and summer has seen a head-spinning series of events that have reshaped the political landscape, not just in Virginia, but throughout other Colonies, as well. The post Dispatch from 1774: More than 30 Virginia counties pass resolutions to protest British response to Boston Tea Party appeared first on Cardinal News.
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: August 14th - 20th
Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for public events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your event via email to smcclintic@womackpublishing.com. Events will be listed once before the event. The deadline for submissions is noon on Fridays.
Carolina Eye Associates glaucoma specialist becomes 2nd in NC to implant revolutionary medication device
On July 31, Tarra Millender, M.D., a glaucoma and cataract specialist at Carolina Eye Associates, became the second surgeon in North Carolina to implant a revolutionary glaucoma device called iDose TR. iDose TR is an FDA-approved ocular implant for individuals with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure (also known as...
Virginia Tech transfer named to prestigious Butkus Award Preseason Watch List
For the second time in two days, a Virginia Tech football transfer was named to a watch list for the 2024 season. Monday, defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles joined returning edge Antwaun Powell-Ryland on the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list. On Tuesday, another key defensive player was named to a watch list.
Trump Schedules Last-Minute Paid-In-Advance Rally in North Carolina
– Trump campaign sends an advance payment of $82,247.60 to the City of Asheville for a sudden rally. – The amount covers a two-day rental of the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in the city. – Most of the payment goes to crowd control, security, and other event management costs. – Trump’s...
Mountain State Fair gearing up for fun September 6-15
FLETCHER, NC (August 13, 2024) ⇒ Organizers with the N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets are busy preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fair with the new entertainment and an expanded Got to Be NC Pavilion featuring 22 new outdoor vendors. New entertainment. Two new...
Come Sail Away with Styx and Foreigner
Styx keyboardist/singer Lawrence Gowan is marking his 25th anniversary with the classic rock band known for its many FM radio hit songs like “Come Sail Away,” “Blue Collar Man,” “Renegade,” and “Mr. Roboto.” But long before joining the group, Gowan had a music career as a solo artist in his Canadian homeland.
Dr. Pepper Park reaches a milestone and gets ready for Wing Fest
Country music star Aaron Lewis has a return engagement this Saturday night at Dr. Pepper Park – and Park president Waynette Anderson says it will represent a first for the 10-year old outdoor music venue just off South Jefferson Street. Anderson was live on WFIR this morning, talking about the remaining events this season at Dr. Pepper Park – including Roanoke Wing Fest on August 24th. Hear the complete interview below or on Facebook.
14 Roanoke homeowners sue over rezoning that allows townhomes in single-family neighborhood
The city council in July rezoned nine parcels along Medmont Circle from residential to a mixed-used planned unit development district. The post 14 Roanoke homeowners sue over rezoning that allows townhomes in single-family neighborhood appeared first on Cardinal News.
Area ag-related businesses eligible for SBA drought disaster loans
WASHINGTON, DC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Virginia for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on July 16. The specific primary counties, along with the adjacent localities, makes our entire Charlottesville area eligible. These loans are not available to the actual farmer or rancher, but are for aquacultural producers and nursery operators.
Roanoke County / City School Boards Approve Youngkin Inspired “No Cell Phone” Policy
Mobile device usage not permitted during classroom times The Roanoke County and Roanoke City School Boards have established policies for the use of mobile devices by students. Under the policies, high school students may use mobile devices (cell phones, smart watches, or tablets) before school, after school, in between classes and during lunch. Pre-K through […]
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