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Danville unemployment hits two-year high at 6.2%, highest in Virginia
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Unemployment rates in Danville are the highest they've been since August 2021 at 6.2 percent, according to the Virginia Employment Commission. They also reported that the unemployment rate is the highest in the Commonwealth. Ed Preston, the center coordinator for Virginia Career Works, says major...
Wythe County: Logistics company plans expansion of Virginia warehouse with $575K investment
Camrett Logistics, a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in the town of Wytheville, will invest $575,000 to expand its warehouse in Wythe County. The expansion, which will allow the company to better serve local manufacturers in Wythe County, will create 10 new jobs. “This expansion will help Camrett Logistics...
Virginia Credit Union Board of Directors Adds New Leaders Following Successful Merger with Member One Federal Credit Union
Virginia Credit Union’s (VACU) Board of Directors has gained new members following the successful Aug. 1 merger with Roanoke-based Member One Federal Credit Union. Penny Hodge and Matt Huff have joined the board as directors. Tyler Caveness will serve as an associate director. All three previously served as board members at Member One Federal Credit Union. They began service on the VACU Board on Aug. 1.
The Roanoker Magazine celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special edition
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – In October of 1974, Gerald Ford was in the White House. A T-bone steak costs $1.49 a pound. A new car was about three thousand dollars, a nice house in Roanoke cost about 40 grand, and the first issue of the Roanoker Magazine hit the stands.
Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt: Hokies Remain Double-Digit Favorites Against the Commodores As Kickoff Nears
Kickoff time is nearing for the anticipated matchup between the Virginia Tech Hokies of the ACC, and the Vanderbilt Commodores of the SEC. Virginia Tech has mai
Why Virginia may never host the Summer Olympics
Virginia will be too hot to host the Summer Olympics within the next 30 years.Why it matters: Listen, we know that Richmond wouldn't have an Olympic stadium (or even a pro football team, for that matter), but scorching temperatures affect the health of athletes and attendees — Olympic or not.The big picture: An Axios analysis of CarbonPlan data found that in 2050, 60% of the world will experience Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures (WBGT) above 82°F in the usual time period of the Summer Olympics.That's the American College of Sports Medicine's recommended threshold for canceling outdoor, continuous activity to avoid heat...
Keep tailgate food out of the ‘danger zone’
College football season is here -- and for many fans, that means tailgating. However, experts at Virginia Tech want you to be aware of the unique food safety challenges involved. Melissa Wright, a food safety specialist, says to make sure you’re not leaving food in the dangerous zone, which is...
Facilities apprenticeship program creates opportunities in skilled trades
Pam Tickle and Frankie Stanley, building trades mechanics, talk about their experience in the Division of Facilities' apprenticeship program. The program trains individuals with hands-on experience in a wide variety of disciplines such as carpentry, masonry, painting, glasswork, electrical systems, roofing, and more. Apprentices serve as full-time facilities employees, responding to jobs across campus and, upon completion, gain highly valued industry skillsets and credentials that will serve them for life.
E.C. Glass squeezes past Lord Botetourt, 11-8
DALEVILLE, Va. – The Lord Botetourt Cavaliers are coming off a 9-3 finish last season—the Hilltoppers 9-4. In the last three meetings, E.C. Glass was the victor. There was a lot of defense in the first half until 22 seconds to go. Lord Botetourt’s Quinten Jones fumbled the direct snap, but it didn’t matter. He picked it up and ran it in for the score.
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