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WATCH: Virginians have hope for economy according to new Roanoke College poll
ROANOKE, Va. – Virginians have hope regarding the economy, that’s the takeaway from a New Roanoke College poll released Thursday. It shows that a quarter of people who responded say they’re in a better place financially than last year. 37% believe their household finances will improve in the coming year.
Governor presents award to JAM program
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin present the “Spirit of Virginia” Award to Brett Morris, Executive Director and President of Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM), a nonprofit organization in Independence that reaches approximately 2,000 young students in five states to teach them to play traditional Appalachian old time and bluegrass music. The award was presented at the 88th Old Fiddlers’ Convention sponsored by Galax Moose Lodge #733. Looking on is JAM student Savannah Hodges of Wytheville, representing all JAM students that benefit from the program. Morris stated that the award is dedicated to the late Helen White, who founded JAM.
Voting open for Top Adventure Towns contest; three regional places nominated
TRI-CITIES (WJHL) – The Blue Ridge Outdoors team nominated three regional places for its Top Adventure Towns contest. There are four categories: tiny, small, medium and large towns. According to the competition’s official website, “They are mountain biking meccas, whitewater oases, climbing paradises, and hiking dream destinations. Some are long established while others are quickly […]
Richmond Food News: Aug. 22-28
Channeling nostalgic family pizza nights and the simple joy of gathering around a bubbling-hot pie and saying, “Can you pass the Parm?” Rob Zorch has introduced the spacious Zorch Pizza Parlor in South Side. A more dine-in-focused version of the Carytown original, the new restaurant presents an expanded menu, full bar, outdoor dining and plenty of parking. (Richmond magazine)
Martinsville and the city of Franklin are growing younger faster than any other places in Virginia
Those two cities have seen their median ages drop more than anywhere else in the state, part of a demographic turnaround in some communities in the southern part of Virginia. The post Martinsville and the city of Franklin are growing younger faster than any other places in Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Family pleads for help as search for missing 15-year-old girl enters fifth week
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The search for 15-year-old Alaina Hendricks has entered its fifth week, leaving her Campbell County family desperate for answers. Hendricks, who was staying at a group home in Henrico, ran away with another girl and no one has reported seeing her since. Her family is growing increasingly concerned as the days go by without any word from her.
Chesterfield County Fair to enforce clear bag policy
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) -The Chesterfield County Fair returns this Friday, but with some new rules regarding what you can bring to the fairgrounds. The Chesterfield County Fair Association is enforcing a clear bag policy this year, limiting the size and type of bags fairgoers can bring. Attendees will be able...
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