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Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance to hold campaign rally in Radford
RADFORD, Va. – Radford University announced that Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance will be holding a rally on its campus. The rally will be held on Monday, July 22, and is scheduled to run from about 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Trump campaign is said to have rented the Dedmon Center for the event.
Chicken restaurant set to open in Vinton
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A fast-casual chicken restaurant will open Saturday in Vinton. HCK Hot Chicken, according to a news release, is a franchise “known for its fiery Nashville-style cuisine and distinctive premium sauces.” Its first outlet in southwest Virginia opens July 20 at 2499 East Washington Avenue, with a grand opening event running from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Mustaches 4 Kids gets $10K at Appomattox event
APPOMATTOX, Va. -- On Saturday, July 6, local businessman Shiv Patel, CEO of HEAS Energy, LLC, and local 76 fuel wholesaler, hosted his 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Event at the 76/Express Lane in Appomattox. Patel donated $10,000 to Mustaches 4 Kids, Lynchburg, and offered 76 cents per gallon regular unleaded...
One critically injured, one trapped in Galax head-on collision
GALAX, Va. (WFXR) – The Galax Fire Department has reported a two-vehicle accident with multiple people injured on July 17. According to Galax FD, around 5:12 p.m. on Wednesday, crews from several departments arrived on Towers Road to find a head-on collision with one person trapped inside a vehicle and multiple injuries.
PD: Staunton Kroger reports skimming device found on credit card reader used by shoppers
STAUNTON — An illegal credit card skimming device was recently discovered at the Kroger store on Statler Boulevard in Staunton, and police said more than 100 people unknowingly used the compromised credit card keypad, court documents show. On July 6, the Staunton Police Department received a call for service...
Radford City & Radford University Are Hosting Inaugural Community Fest
The City of Radford and Radford University are happy to announce the inaugural Radford Community Fest, set to take place on August 24, 2024. This exciting event will be held on East Main Street in Radford, spanning from Third Avenue to Tyler Avenue, from 11 AM to 7 PM. The...
JM the site of a “Commonwealth Conversation” on schools and cellphones
The Virginia Department of Education will host eight “Commonwealth Conversations” with parents, educators and community members on cellphone-free education. This comes after Gov. Youngkin issued an executive order last week directing the Department of Education to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing a “cellphone-free education” in Virginia. The executive order mandates Virginia public school divisions establish a cellphone-free education by Jan. 1 of next year.
Teriyaki Madness Signs Franchise Agreement in Lynchburg, Virginia with Multi-Unit Dairy Queen Franchisees
Lydia and JJ Raval are the latest franchisees helping the fast casual teriyaki franchise continue nationwide expansion with its fifth location in Virginia. , the rapidly expanding Asian fast casual franchise with 150+ units in 40 states, is excited to announce the signing of its first franchise agreement in Lynchburg, Virginia. This milestone will mark the brand’s fifth location in the state, and the first shop to open in Lynchburg, further solidifying its presence and commitment to bringing delicious, healthy teriyaki bowls to communities across Virginia.
Cooldown begins Thursday with highs back in the 80s, showers and storms fire up again
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A welcome cold front is moving through this morning, and this will bring a much-needed change to our pattern. We're only going to be in the 80s for the next few days, with scattered showers and storms each day. The highs will be in the upper 80s today, with scattered storms firing up as we warm up.
Virginia man convicted in 2021 Marion murder
A Virginia man was convicted of first-degree murder, and other charges, for the 2021 murder of Teresa Greer. 40 year old Jason Whittaker was convicted of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty. His sentencing is scheduled for November 21 where he will be facing a maximum of two life sentences plus 15 years. Greer’s body was found in a fire-damaged home in Marion on North Chestnut Street.
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