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Projected 2025-26 FAFSA delay frustrates families and university staff
On Aug. 7, the U.S. Department of Education announced next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid isn’t slated to open to the general public until Dec. 1. That’s a tough pill to swallow for financial aid administrators at Virginia colleges and universities — like Ashley Browning, vice president for enrollment management at Hollins University in Roanoke. She’s spent the last several months dealing with delays and errors in this year’s FAFSA rollout .
Virginia state park becomes first in US to install audio system for the blind
ROCKBRIGDGE, Va. (WFXR) – The Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia has announced it’s the first park to install the RightHear Accessibility system making it fully accessible to people who are blind and visually impaired. The Natural Bridge State Park is home to the 200-foot-tall Natural Bridge, and now boasts its commitment to creating enjoyable, […]
VADOC accepting volunteer applications to help inmates stay out of prison after release
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has announced that it is accepting applications for volunteer roles as part of Governor Glenn Youngkin's initiative to help inmates stay out of prison after they're released.
The effect of the Inflation Reduction Act on health care in Virginia, two years later
TUCKAHOE, VIRGINIA – Friday marked the second anniversary of the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Joe Biden in 2022 to ease the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Americans. That anniversary came just after the Consumer Price Index released a report that showed the U.S. annual rate of...
Youngkin wants comprehensive support for people leaving prison
This story was reported and written by Radio IQ. About 10,000 people will be released from state prisons and jails this year, and Governor Glenn Youngkin worries that one in five will end up back behind bars within the next three years. “Across the country and here in Virginia we...
Local Altavista business receives $5,000 grant
ALTAVISTA, Va. – A local business in Altavista received a $5,000 grant from the Campbell County Economic Development’s Start Small Campbell Grant Program. The certificate was presented to the owners on Thursday. “We are so grateful and thankful for being the recipient of the $5,000 grant. This grant...
Lynchburg District Traffic Alerts: VDOT road work, maintenance schedule for Aug. 19-23
VDOT has updated its scheduled road work in the Lynchburg District during the next week. For up-to-date information, call 511 or visit www.511Virginia.org. Note: Crews will perform various activities throughout the district to include, but are not limited to bridge & guardrail maintenance, brush/tree/limb cutting, pothole/surface/shoulder work, surface treatment/paving operations, work orders, mowing, boom axing, drainage repairs/ work and roadside cleanup.
Free adoption event Saturday at Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection
ROANOKE, Va. – The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Roanoke is hosting a free adoption event on Saturday, Aug. 17. The RCACP is participating in Clear the Shelters, so adoption fees are $0 with approved applications. All available animals are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines,...
WDBJ7 Archive: Looking back on Lakeside Amusement Park
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - August 16 is National Amusement Park Day, and WDBJ7 is celebrating by looking back on the legacy of Lakeside Amusement Park. Lakeside Amusement Park opened in 1920, located at the intersection of Route 419 and Route 460 and nestled near Dixie Caverns and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Roanoke choir to perform at Market Square
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - “Roanoke Voices” is a Community Choir consisting of members from 14 to 16 churches in and around Roanoke, Salem, Vinton and surrounding cities. They are scheduled to perform on August 18 at Market Square in Downtown Roanoke at 6 p.m. Minister Steve Henderson and...
Franklin City Council candidate Q&A: Linwood W. Johnson III
Name: Dr. Linwood W. Johnson III Age: 71 Family: Education: Ferrum College, Virginia Union Seminary Career: Business Consultant 1.) Why do you want to be reelected as the Ward 4 representative on the Franklin City Council? To continue the work of making the city a safe and affordable place to live for the citizens. 2.) […] The post Franklin City Council candidate Q&A: Linwood W. Johnson III appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Danville Organization recaps summer programs
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Project Imagine is a Community Violence Intervention collaborative that provides resources for individuals 21 and under in an effort to keep them away from gang activity. This summer, the organization held a number of programs, including a back-to-school event. William Thompson and Daniel Wilson with Project...
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