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Botetourt County highlighting area bests and bringing fun for all at county fair
BUCHANAN, Va. (WFXR)– The Botetourt County Fair is returning to Buchanan on Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Buchanan Town Park on Lowe Street. The Botetourt County Fair returned in 2013 after almost a 50-year absence. Since its return, it has been held every year except for 2020 and has been a popular event for citizens and visitors of Botetourt County.
Va. education board adopts new school accreditation regulations
After a years-long input process, the Virginia Board of Education approved its newly designed Standards of Accreditation regulations on Thursday. These regulations simplify how schools are rated and allow the state to separate accountability from accreditation. A final vote on the accountability system is expected at next month’s board meeting. The accountability system includes Virginia’s […]
Rain has ended for now
LYNCHBURG, Va — We have a dry weekend ahead for the last Saturday and Sunday of July. Our recent pattern of heavy rain and thunderstorms has ended, but rain chances will return next week. Saturday afternoon is mostly sunny and dry. Highs reach the mid-80s. Sunday is hotter. Highs...
Five in Five: Liberty football can eliminate concerns if…
This is the second piece in a five-part series taking a look at Liberty football entering 2024 fall practices. Be sure to check back for the rest of this series throughout the week as we tackle a variety of Liberty football topics. Obviously, there are a lot of question marks...
When is Virginia’s sales tax holiday?
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Virginia’s three-day sales tax holiday kicks off on the first Friday in August – meaning you have just one week to take stock of what you and your family might need as the upcoming school year and fall season approaches. The weekend starts Friday, Aug. 2, at 12:01 a.m. and […]
Youngkin observes National Hire a Veteran Day
On July 25th of every year, National Hire a Veteran Day is celebrated. In honor of this day, Governor Glenn Youngkin has emphasized the importance of hiring military veterans to fill job positions. The occasion serves as a reminder to employers to consider veterans when looking for skilled and dedicated workers. Portsmouth, VA is no exception to this call to action.
U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access
Virginia was the first in the nation to submit a proposal and plans for a share of $42.5 million. The post U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access appeared first on Cardinal News.
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