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City of Danville Seeking Bids for New $16 Million White Mill Pedestrian Bridge
The City of Danville is seeking proposals from engineering firms who wish to be considered to provide professional engineering services that support the development of the White Mill Pedestrian Bridge. This project involves the repair, restoration, and adaptive reuse of the historic Dan River Fabrics bridge across the Dan River,...
Kevin McNamee-Tweed to Serve as Next Director of the Staniar Gallery
Washington and Lee University named Kevin McNamee-Tweed as the next director of the Staniar Gallery. He officially began his duties on July 1. “As I begin my new role at W&L, I am looking at the exhibition space as a site for convergence and community, for the exchange of energy, ideas and stories,” said McNamee-Tweed. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to bring artists, curators and scholars into conversation with the students, faculty and staff at W&L. There is so much happening on campus to which I’m eager to build bridges.”
App guides blind and visually impaired people through Natural Bridge State Park
ROCKBRIDGE, Va. (WDBJ) - Many of us can take Virginia’s natural beauty for granted, but for people who are blind, those sights aren’t as easy to enjoy. Now, Natural Bridge State Park is giving them the chance to explore in a new way and it’s the first in the nation to do it.
Maurice Vaughan Furniture closing after 48 years, final liquidation sale will start soon
GALAX, Va. (WFXR) — After almost 50 years of serving the community of Galax, Maurice Vaughan Furniture will be closing its doors for the last time after a final liquidation sale in August. Maurice Vaughan has been dedicated and passionate about his business and selling furniture since 1976 and...
Kids use money from their lemonade stand to buy grill for volunteer firefighters
RUSTBURG, Va. (WSET) — A local volunteer fire department has a new grill thanks to the entrepreneurial efforts of two young community members. According to the Rustburg Volunteer Fire Department, two children put their efforts into a good cause: raising money to do something special for first responders. "Rustburg...
Virginia State Police reminds residents of safe driving with more school buses on the road
A number of school districts across Central Virginia are preparing for the big first day back to school for the 2024-2025 school year. With this in mind, Virginia State Police is reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more school buses on the road.
Central Virginia Farm Day in Appomattox promotes agricultural knowledge
On Aug. 3, the Appomattox Farmers Market hosted Central Virginia Farm Day, a farming festival featuring live animal petting zoos and agricultural seminars presented by the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Central Virginia Farm Day featured farm-centered family fun, including a corn-kernel play area, face-painting, dirt and worm sundaes, and a live...
Virginia pension adds $1.6bn to alts
Investment staff at the $114 billion Virginia Retirement System have had a busy summer, adding six funds and $1.6 billion across real assets, private equity and absolute return. The investment commitments are in addition to the $1.2 billion in activity reported at the trustees’ June meeting. The most recent approved investments range from large-scale real […]
James Citty: Turning the Page on Uncertainty
THE UNCERTAIN future stretched before James Citty like the blank pages of a new journal. His career as a youth pastor, which he believed was his calling, was now a chapter in his life — not the story. With the first home they ever purchased in their rearview mirror, the young family of four moved to North Carolina when Citty accepted a position teaching an elective course in Bible history in the county of his childhood. He accepted the job, assuming it would be a brief detour before returning to his former work.
Funding for safety and access projects at Virginia airports
RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Two area airports are getting some money for planning and development projects that aim to enhance the airports’ safety, benefits to the public and access. The Virginia Aviation Board allocated more than $9.5 million for 28 projects at 19 airports across the Commonwealth at...
WRIC NOW: What is the DWR’s role in our fisheries?
Matt DiNardo was joined by Alex McCrickard -- an Aquatic Education Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) -- in the WRIC NOW livestreaming studio on Wednesday to talk about the role of DWR in our fisheries.
Dispatch from 1774: More than 30 Virginia counties pass resolutions to protest British response to Boston Tea Party
This spring and summer has seen a head-spinning series of events that have reshaped the political landscape, not just in Virginia, but throughout other Colonies, as well. The post Dispatch from 1774: More than 30 Virginia counties pass resolutions to protest British response to Boston Tea Party appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Tech transfer named to prestigious Butkus Award Preseason Watch List
For the second time in two days, a Virginia Tech football transfer was named to a watch list for the 2024 season. Monday, defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles joined returning edge Antwaun Powell-Ryland on the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list. On Tuesday, another key defensive player was named to a watch list.
Harrison, Hunt appointed to school board
The Franklin City School Board recently returned to a fully populated status after briefly having four vacancies. Cristina Boone was reappointed by the Franklin City Council to the Ward 4 seat, Dr. Peggy R. Scott was reappointed to the Ward 6 seat, and new appointments included Danyelle Hunt to the Ward 5 seat and Dr. […] The post Harrison, Hunt appointed to school board appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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