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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...
Affordable housing for youth aging out of foster care is coming to Vinton
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A new housing facility for kids aging out of foster care is coming to Vinton. The new $3.1 million housing project will have 12 units to support individuals ages 17-21. Impact Living Services has facilities in Lynchburg, Roanoke, Virginia Beach and Richmond. Adam Pavao, the Executive...
E.C. Glass students get a 'fresh start with a fresh look' for the new school year
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Some students at E.C. Glass High School are heading into the new school year with a new look, thanks to the 'Glow up at Glass' event, held during registration on Thursday. E.C. Glass's Future Center Director Kara Douglas said a partnership between Beacon of Hope...
Wet weekend begins with heat and humidity climbing back up
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The weekend ahead will be a little on the busy side, with a few days for rain chances. Friday brings our best chance for rain, with showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. It looks like most of the first half of the day is dry, but rain moves into the NRV and Blue Ridge by midday. Central Virginia and Southside sees it a little later, but we're going to see less intense rain.
Kaine Campaign Statement On Hung Cao Agreeing To Debate
On August 14, 2024, Michael Beyer, Communications Director for Kaine for Virginia, released a statement about 2024 Virginia Senate Republican Candidate Hung Cao agreeing to debate. The statement goes as follows:. “It’s great that the debate will be held in Norfolk because it will provide Cao with the perfect opportunity...
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.
Norfolk casino again on city’s agenda and other Virginia headlines
“Long-planned Norfolk casino once again on agenda for city review.” — Virginian-Pilot “1-year-old Virginia girl killed in Prince George’s Co. crash after Amber Alert, police chase.” — WTOP “Four years after Democrats overhauled Virginia’s elections, Youngkin says they’re safe and fair.” — Radio IQ “Hunter to serve jail time for killing Richmond’s beloved ‘Hollywood buck’.” […]
Richmond’s public spending database no longer accessible
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Virginia retailer retiring, closing business after nearly 50 years
GALAX, Va. — Maurice Vaughan Furniture here is closing after 48 years in business, as its namesake owner is retiring. As first reported by The Carroll (Va.) News, the store is beginning its going-out-of-business sale on Aug. 15 at its 50,000-square-foot showroom at 610 E. Stuart Drive in Galax. The building is available for leasing.
Youngkin unveils new initiative to reduce recidivism, help released inmates re-enter society
On Thursday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) announced he’s launching a new initiative to help returning citizens successfully reintegrate into society. He’s calling it "Stand Tall, Stay Strong, Succeed Together."
Proposed Senate spending plans include funding for projects in Southwest, Southside
Among the projects that would receive funding: improvements around McAfee Knob, a health facility in Lexington and a high school for adults in Roanoke. The post Proposed Senate spending plans include funding for projects in Southwest, Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
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.
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