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Virginia earns top ranking for customized workforce training
For the second straight year, Virginia has earned the No. 1 ranking nationally for customized workforce training, according to the 20th annual Business Facilities Rankings Report. The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program is a workforce development initiative led by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, in collaboration with the Virginia Community College...
Virginia cattle farmers pivot to deal with hot, dry weather
MONTVALE, Va. (WFXR) — Hot, dry weather is having an impact on livestock farmers in the Roanoke and Lynchburg regions. “We base on pasture management and grazing cattle 300 days out of the year,” said Johnny Divers of Chapel Creek Farms near Montvale. “Weather is one thing we can not control.” Farmers like Divers have […]
Outdoors Bound: Tips for beginning hikers
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — With the Independence Day holiday approaching, more people will be taking to hiking trails around Virginia. For beginning hikers here are a few tips: Hikers are also encouraged to plan their hikes for the periods between sunrise and 10:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. and an hour before sunset. That way hikers […]
Virginia Man Charged with Assault on Sports Official at North Carolina Wrestling Match
A viral confrontation at a North Carolina wrestling match has escalated beyond the bounds of social media spectacle to the legal arena. A Virginia man, identified as Joshua Hammond, is facing charges after he was captured allegedly pushing a referee during an intense match. The episode unfolded at the Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, North Carolina on June 22nd, and has since become a prompt for discussions about conduct in amateur athletics.
Trump seeks to step up ground game in Virginia after Biden’s shaky debate
Former President Trump is ramping up his efforts in Virginia in a sign that Republicans are viewing the state as winnable in November. While President Biden headed to battleground North Carolina for his post-debate rally, Trump traveled to Chesapeake, Va., to share the stage for the first time with Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R). The governor…
Auto-shop owner helped change Virginia's rainwater harvesting law
This story was reported by WHRO News. About a decade ago, Tyrone Jarvis experienced a water leak that changed his life. The owner of Go Green Auto Care in Newport News uncovered the leak after his business’ water bill skyrocketed to $5,000. He was discouraged by the cost and “that I wasted that much water.” Jarvis thought there must be a better way to manage the resource.
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