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‘Shireton’ property gets decision from Buckingham supervisors
They didn’t say no. But they didn’t say yes either. In the end, Buckingham County supervisors were silent when asked to make a decision about the special use permit for the “Shireton” property. District 4 Supervisor Paul Garrett made a motion during the Monday, Aug. 12 meeting to approve the idea, but a motion needs […] The post ‘Shireton’ property gets decision from Buckingham supervisors appeared first on Farmville.
WDBJ7 Archive: Looking back on Lakeside Amusement Park
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - August 16 is National Amusement Park Day, and WDBJ7 is celebrating by looking back on the legacy of Lakeside Amusement Park. Lakeside Amusement Park opened in 1920, located at the intersection of Route 419 and Route 460 and nestled near Dixie Caverns and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Man injured in Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man is injured after a Friday shooting in Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department. Police say crews received reports of shots fired around 7 a.m. in the 1700 block of Hanover Avenue NW. According to police, a man was found suffering from a gunshot...
Radford Receives Grant for VCI Site
Radford, VA – The City of Radford was recently awarded a $3.5 million grant from the Virginia Business Ready Site Program for their VCI property located on West Main Street. According to the Governor of Virginia’s press release, the program is administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership in collaboration with localities, utilities, and state agencies “to fund infrastructure improvements that build operations-ready sites for employers and manufacturers ready to expand in the Commonwealth”.
Roanoke federal courthouse is moving toward being renamed to Reuben E. Lawson Building
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Richard H. Poff Federal Courthouse in Roanoke may be renamed to the Reuben E. Lawson Federal Courthouse. This July, Congressman Cline cleared the bill to change the name with the Speaker of the House. Now the bill must be passed by the full House...
Sonar used to track fish at Smith Mountain Lake
The sound was distinct, a loud ping, and it was exactly what the team of researchers from Coastal Carolina University were listening for. That ping was coming from a radio tag implanted in a striped bass at Smith Mountain Lake.
Students at Sweet Briar College voice concerns over new 'transphobic' admissions policy
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Concerns from students at Sweet Briar College are being vocalized over a change in the college's admissions policy. On-campus clubs, such as the Student Government Association, took to Instagram to express their concerns with the policy, saying it's transphobic. On its website, the college...
Auburn High School cancels varsity football season
The growing trend of students specializing in just one sport has diminished numbers for football at the Montgomery County school. The post Auburn High School cancels varsity football season appeared first on Cardinal News.
ISTVAN: Virginia Athletics is limiting access to the Hill, highlighting the decline of Virginia football
As the clock expired on Virginia Tech’s 38-point clobbering of Virginia last November, the Cavalier fans who were still inside Scott Stadium witnessed something putrid. Thousands of traveling Hokies supporters, many of whom were students, stormed the field in Charlottesville to celebrate their win and bask in the humiliation of their archrival. Two years earlier, they did the same thing.
Governor Youngkin donates part of his salary to Harrisonburg-based agricultural nonprofits
RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — On Thursday, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin donated a quarter of the governor’s salary to two, Harrisonburg-based nonprofits for their role in supporting Virginia’s agricultural community: The Farm Ministry and the Rockingham County Fair. The donation hopes to...
Animal abuse investigation underway at Danville pet business
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Danville Police Department is investigating animal abuse at a pet business on Ash Street, where police say a dozen dogs were seized in poor condition. The evening of Thursday, August 15, officers responded to a complaint of possible animal abuse and neglect at Danville Pet...
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