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Roanoke firefighter treated for heat exhaustion after evening fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Fire & EMS reports a firefighter has been treated for heat exhaustion after an apartment fire that occurred on the evening of July 15. According to fire officials, around 7:49 p.m. on Monday, crews responded to the 2000 block of Lynn Ave SW after an odor was reported.
Anti-Israel group with alleged terrorism ties ordered by judge to turn over finances
An anti-Israel group is being ordered to open its books and produce sprawling records on its finances as part of an investigation led by a state attorney general into its alleged ties to Hamas, a Virginia judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Richard B. Campbell for the Richmond Circuit Court ruled that American Muslims for Palestine is […]
Senators Warner, Kaine, and U.S Representative Scott Applaud New Clean Energy Manufacturing Jobs
SOn July 11, 2024, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) applauded the announcement that LS GreenLink is investing $681 million in Chesapeake to build a brand new facility to manufacture high-voltage marine cables used for offshore wind farms. LS GreenLink...
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: July 17th - 23rd
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.
Southampton Sheriff’s Office make arrests in connection with Courtland shooting
Southampton County Sheriff’s Office arrested three in connection with a Friday, July 5, 2024, shooting in Courtland. According to a press release from Maj. Camden Cobb with SCSO, a search warrant was executed on Thursday, July 11. “One subject tried to flee the residence on foot through a rear window and was taken into custody […] The post Southampton Sheriff’s Office make arrests in connection with Courtland shooting appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as storms bringing possible hail and 70 mph wind gusts could make their way through the region on Tuesday night. The watch is through 10 p.m. in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. An Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory...
Five days at 4-H camp have lifelong impact
For Ellie Gunter, Virginia 4-H camp was a week of firsts. It was the first time the 10-year-old from Henry County had been to a sleepaway camp, her first time paddling a canoe, her first time attending a dance, and her first time making new friends from other schools. “At...
Virginia Tech season opening opponent expected to have huge QB camp battle
This season, the Virginia Tech football team will kick off the 2024 season with high expectations, and on Labor Day Weekend, the Hokies will open against SEC opponent Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee. This week, the SEC is holding their annual Football Media Day in Dallas and on Monday, Commodores head...
Sweet Springs Antiques Now Open
GAP MILLS W.Va. – Utilizing a century-old house known to longtime residents as “the old post office”, Brian and Tammy Berry have opened Sweet Springs Antiques where Tammy’s grandparents lived and her grandmother served as postmistress for forty years, beginning in the mid-1930’s. From as early as 1905, the original storefront housed Keenan Bros. General […] The post Sweet Springs Antiques Now Open appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Eighth graders across Roanoke build their own community in gun-violence prevention program
Community Builders is a pilot program funded by the state for two years. It seeks to prevent gun violence by showing rising eighth graders options for college, the workforce and community involvement. The post Eighth graders across Roanoke build their own community in gun-violence prevention program appeared first on Cardinal News.
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