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Spay/neuter clinic hits major milestone
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Mountain View Humane (MVH) announced a momentous occasion as it recently performed its 100,000th spay or neuter surgery at its Christiansburg clinic Tuesday, June 25. Laurie Gibbons, Executive Director of Mission Delivery, joined Here @ Home to talk about this achievement as being more than just...
Inorganic Ventures acquires PURE Analytical Laboratories
IV Labs Inc, the parent company of Inorganic Ventures, has acquired PURE Analytical Laboratories in a move to produce materials with higher purities than currently available and to create new, high-purity materials for emerging applications from semiconductors and computing to pharmaceuticals and diagnostic equipment. PURE, of Feasterville, Pennsylvania, is one...
Warm Hearth exhibit highlights organization’s 50 years
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - An organization with deep roots in the New River Valley is celebrating 50 years with an upcoming exhibit at the Montgomery Museum of Art & History. Warm Hearth Village has prioritized its commitment to senior care through its growth over the years and plans to celebrate the decades of service at an opening reception.
Track and Field lands 16 on USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Virginia Tech men's and women's track and field programs placed 16 student-athletes on the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic teams for the 2023-24 indoor and outdoor track and field seasons. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25...
Pry to be joined by Drones, Strong and Powell-Ryland at the 2024 ACC Football Kickoff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has announced that Virginia Tech football student-athletes quarterback Kyron Drones, cornerback Dorian Strong and defensive lineman Antwaun Powell-Ryland will join Head Coach Brent Pry at the ACC Football Kickoff on July 23. For the first time ever, the ACC Football Kickoff...
VT, UVA player attendees announced for ACC football media day
CHARLOTTE, NC. (WDBJ) - The players who will be in attendance for next week’s ACC media day have been revealed. For the Hokies, in addition to head coach Brent Pry, Quarterback Kyron Drones, defensive lineman Antwaun Powell-Ryland, and Corner Back Dorian Strong will all make the trip to Charlotte for preseason media availability.
‘This is a really good day for commuters’: $40M in funding approved for Route 28 project in Va.
Transportation planners have approved a second round of funding in long-range plans to improve the commute on Virginia Route 28 between Manassas Park and Fairfax County. Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem (D-Prince William County) said the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority OK’d $40 million to fund road improvements that include innovative intersection designs, a raised median and a 1.75 mile-long sidewalk between Manassas in the Yorkshire area of Prince William County.
Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers
Hay and corn crops are suffering, and some cattle farmers are having to haul water and put out hay for their livestock. The post Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – July 12, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, July 12: In Virginia, in a light test compared to last week, state graded feeder cattle mostly 3.00 to 15.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales too few for trend. Slaughter cows mostly 3.00 to 8.00 lower. Compared to two weeks ago, […] The post Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – July 12, 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Maryland, Virginia State Police looking to win ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s that time of the year again, and Maryland and Virginia State troopers have entered the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest to show off their cruisers. The 11th annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” contest features cool pictures of state trooper vehicles nationwide. To enter the competition, state agencies show off their creativity […]
Group of Five Split: College Football’s Promotion Idea
The discrepancy in talent between power four and group of five schools is widening, leading to increasingly uncompetitive games, illustrated by the Liberty Bowl's one-sided result. Proposals for a split into separate divisions for group of five teams to have their own playoffs are gaining traction, with LockedOn College Football host Spencer McLaughlin offering ideas to maintain interest from power four fans. McLaughlin argues that such a change would enhance the group of five experience by acknowledging the talent gap and promoting the national champion to the power four ranks, akin to Europe's soccer league promotion/relegation model after future college football realignments.
List: Cancellations, closures across DMV due to heat
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As scorching temperatures rise across the DMV, various closures and cancellations of outdoor activities are taking place on Monday. In a post on the X platform, Arlington County Parks and Recreation said that all Parks and Recreation and Partner Outdoor Programming, including league practices and games, will be closed at county […]
In Staunton, a break in the heat is on the way and it's going to feel glorious
STAUNTON – With a brutal month of oppressive heat and little relief and even less rain, it looks like we are finally getting a break this coming weekend. With the heat index hovering over 100 degrees, low 80s will feel more like a spring day than summer. There is...
Power restored to AEP customers in Southeast Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE. Power has been restored to Appalachian Power customers who experienced an outage in Southeast Roanoke early Sunday morning. Appalachian Power reported an outage in Southeast Roanoke early Sunday morning. According to the AEP Outage Map, the outage near 13th Street SE started at 7:47 a.m....
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