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State Highway Work Zones Becoming Treacherous as Four Workers Struck this Year, Including Two Locally
In the wake of the fourth worker being struck this year in the Mountain State’s highway work zones, West Virginia Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., is imploring motorists to pay attention and drive safely in work zones. “Imagine, if you will, we’re sitting here in my office working away,...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Mandatory Water Conservation Phase One
On July 17, 2024 - the Mayor & Town Council of Round Hill declared Mandatory Water Conservation Phase One effective July 19, 2024. According to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Loudoun County is currently under a Severe to Extreme Drought and the Groundwater System is under Emergency Status. The...
Providing public art: Mural to be completed on exterior of Alma Bea
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Work on a new mural in Shepherdstown is beginning this month, with the base for the mural being prepared by a contractor, through funding from the Corporation of Shepherdstown. The mural will be painted on the front of Alma Bea restaurant, located at 202 East Washington Street,...
West Virginia Humanities Council celebrates 50 years of Arts, cultural enrichment
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The West Virginia Humanities Council (WVHC) celebrated its 50th anniversary at Alma Bea restaurant in Shepherdstown on July 11. While the 501©3 nonprofit organization’s headquarters are in Charleston, WVHC Executive Director Eric Waggoner said the organization decided to hold its anniversary celebration in the Eastern Panhandle, due to the many ways the WVHC has invested in local humanities efforts. Without WVHC funding, the Contemporary American Theater Festival would not be able to offer any free programming and no History Alive! actors would be traveling the state, sharing little known stories from the past with modern audiences.
Frederick County To Receive TPB Money
The amount totals more than $530,000. Washington DC (KM) Some money for transportation projects is coming to Frederick County. During its monthly meeting on Wednesday, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved nearly $10 million for projects across the Washington Metro Region,, including $530, 718 for two projects in Frederick County.
These Are the 3 Safest Places to Live in Virginia That Have Been Revealed.
Virginia, known for its rich history and diverse landscapes, offers a variety of cities that provide a safe and affordable living experience. Recent reports have highlighted the top safest cities in Virginia, and here are three of the most notable ones: Purcellville, Blacksburg, and Lexington. Purcellville has taken the top...
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