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Augusta Solar, landowners were rejected in 2019. The lawsuit lasted nearly four years.
VERONA – In May, the Augusta County Planning Commission declined to recommend Augusta Solar, a proposed large scale solar energy system in Stuarts Draft. It was not the first time the project was turned away. In 2019, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors rejected Augusta Solar in a 4-3 vote. At that time, the project was 2,700-acres with visual buffers included. Now, the project has been reduced to 1,600 acres with visual buffers. ...
Dark Sky Night: Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Watch
Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA is holding a meteor shower watch. If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a […] The post Dark Sky Night: Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Watch appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
English Professor Named 2024 Wells College Press Chapbook Award Winner
The Wells College Press announced that Washington and Lee Assistant Professor of English K. Avvirin Berlin won its 2024 Chapbook Contest for her manuscript “Obsidian.”. The contest included over 300 individual entries and “Obsidian” was selected by a panel of judges including Dan Rosenberg, chair of the Wells College English Department.
W&L’s Leslie Wingard Cunningham to Headline an Associated Colleges of the South Summer Virtual Workshop Session
Leslie Wingard Cunningham, associate provost for faculty development and professor of English and Africana studies. Leslie Wingard Cunningham, associate provost for faculty development and professor of English and Africana studies at Washington and Lee University, will lead one of two Summer Virtual Workshop sessions sponsored by the Associated Colleges of the South (ACS).
VMI Baseball: Sam Roberts adds two recent Keydets alums to coaching staff
VMI Baseball coach Sam Roberts has added two recent VMI alums, Ryan Smoot and Trey Morgan, to his coaching staff. Smoot, a 2019 alum, returns to VMI after two seasons as an assistant at Winthrop, two and a half seasons as an assistant at Appalachian State and a season at George Washington.
Shout out to Luray Police for job well done
The Luray Police Department deserves recognition for their swift resolution of a recent incident involving criminal trespass and property destruction on Main Street. Last Sunday, July 21, early in the morning, perpetrators vandalized a Biden/Harris sign, captured on surveillance video near the Town of Luray building, the most heavily-monitored area in Page County. Promptly informed, the police efficiently identified, located, and arrested the suspects within hours.
Substance abuse counselor pressures former clients, coworkers for drugs
All the details in our Health Safety stories come from publicly available Final Orders, Consent Orders, Orders of Suspension and other documents from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals. For more information, see the Editor’s note below the story. STAUNTON – An anonymous former client of the Mid-Atlantic Recovery Center (MARC) received a...
Restaurant Inspections July 9 -15
According to the Central Virginia Health District website, thirty-two food establishment inspections were conducted from July 9 - July 15. Twenty-one were typical inspections, four were follow-up inspections, one was pre-opening and six were Other. Four establishments had 0 violations observed. Eight had one violation. The remaining nine ranged from...
Danville celebrates new Doyle Thomas Park Splash Pad with ribbon-cutting event
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — On July 19, Danville celebrated the ribbon cutting of the brand-new Doyle Thomas Park Splash Pad on Green Street. Several city leaders, officials and community members were there to celebrate the big occasion. The new splash pad has several water features you can access with...
U.S. 21 Road Market planned for July 26-28
Old quilts, vintage toys, and antique glassware are just a few of the treasures shoppers can find during the annual Take-a-Break from the Interstate 3-day Road Market. This year’s event is planned for Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The 100-mile long yard sale begins in Harmony, and extends up Hwy 21, including Business Hwy 21 in Jonesville and Elkin, all the way to Wytheville, Virginia. In Elkin, Bridge St. is Business Hwy 21 so residents can set up along Bridge St. as long as they...
Dan River Falls transformation progresses: First 150 apartments near completion
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Crews are still moving full speed ahead as they transform Danville's iconic White Mill into Dan River Falls. The Alexander Company is developing the project. Project Development Manager Dave Vos said that construction has come a long way. "Having the White Mill, a building with...
Roanoke-based Luna Innovations announces the resignation of top executive Richard Roedel due to health reasons
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke-based Luna Innovations, a prominent technology company, has announced the leaving of their top executive Richard Roedel in what appears to be a significant corporate development. Stepping in as temporary executive chairman and president in March, Roedel said he left for personal health reasons. This announcement...
Chesapeake Woman Wins $180K With 6 Virginia Lottery Tickets
The woman's strategic play of identical winning numbers across multiple Virginia Lottery tickets resulted in a substantial $180,000 payout. A Chesapeake resident struck gold with the Virginia Lottery when she purchased six tickets for the Pick 5 game, all bearing identical winning numbers for the June 5 draw. Latoya Burke’s...
Smoke on the Mountain returns July 26-27
GALAX, Va. (WDBJ) - Smoke on the Mountain, the annual barbecue competition, is back for its 19th year. The event features street vendors, food trucks, activities and a barbecue contest. Mike Stevens and Jason Baumgardner, co-chairs of the Twin County Chamber of Commerce, speak with 7@four about this event. The...
‘Permanently lost me,’ cries Walmart shopper after hour-long pickup delay as store admits ‘not the service you deserve’
A WALMART shopper has vowed to never return to the big box retailer after claiming to experience a major delay when picking up an order. As rampant theft has cost businesses hundreds of billions of dollars every year, many shoppers have sought out alternatives to shopping in person. Many have...
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