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VGCC Health Sciences students honored at joint pinning ceremony
On the evening of July 24, the Vance-Granville Community College School of Health Sciences’ Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing programs honored 14 students at their first joint pinning ceremony. Family, friends, faculty, and Vance-Granville leadership attended the ceremony, which took place at the College’s Henderson Civic Center. Vice...
Escaped Murderer Ramone Alston Captured in Kannapolis After Reward Increased to $50k
Following his capture, Jacobia Crisp, a female acquaintance, was arrested in Alamance County. Crisp faces charges of felony aiding and abetting a fugitive, according to the NC Department of Adult Correction. Alston, who escaped Tuesday morning from correctional officers at a Hillsborough hospital, evaded authorities for two days. Hundreds of...
Man hospitalized after early morning shooting on Hanover Ave in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke City Police says an early morning shooting that occurred August 16 on Hanover Ave has sent a man to the hospital. According to RPD, around 6:54 a.m. on Friday, officers arrived at the 1700 block of Hanover Ave after receiving reports of gunfire. On the scene, a man was found with non-life-threatening injuries.
Schools are providing access to doctors and therapists before, during and after the school day
ROANOKE, Va. – Schools are now providing access to doctors and therapists before, during and after the school day. “Students learn best when they feel best and can attend class daily,” according to Roanoke City Public Schools. The school division has partnered with Hazel Health to support students’ physical and mental well-being without any out-of-pocket costs for families.
Coca Cola, Kroger team up for city school kids
Last year more than 600 children in the Roanoke City Public School system were identified as having experienced homelessness or housing insecurity. This afternoon as the new academic year gets underway, students in that category will be eligible to receive a backpack filled with food and school supplies. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Haliwa-Saponi Back To School Drive held
Area students and parents prepared for the return to school during the Haliwa-Saponi Back To School Drive held on Saturday morning at the C.H. Richardson Building. The event was sponsored by Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School, The Fade Room (which provided free/discounted haircuts for students), Phi Sigma Nu Fraternity (Nu Delta Chapter), Alpha Pi Omega Sorority (Kappa Pi Chapter), and the Grand Council of Sigma Omicron Epsilon Sorority.
Roanoke City Public Schools hold annual convocation
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) hosted its annual convocation Thursday morning at the Berglund Center. The event brought teachers from around the city together to kick off the new school year, which is set to begin Tuesday, August 15. Superintendent Dr. Verletta White brought the...
SACSCOC Reaffirms Virginia Western’s Accreditation After Rigorous Review
The 10-year review was completed with no additional reporting required. Virginia Western Community College’s accreditation has been successfully reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) with no additional reporting required after a comprehensive decennial review. “We are delighted to learn the results of...
Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline and HCA LewisGale Presents the Mental Health Summit for Girls
Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council is happy to announce the 2024 Operation H.E.R: Strong Minds, Strong Girls Mental Health Summit; created by Girl Scouts and presented by LewisGale Regional Health System HCA Virginia. This is an opportunity for girls and adults to come together to learn more about mental health wellness from experts in the field while being in a fun, supportive, and uplifting environment where attendees can share their experiences, learn coping strategies, and build resilience. This summit is FREE and open to both Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts in 4th-12th grades as well as adults who have kids or work with kids in this age-range.
Women in Wakeboarding: Smith Mountain Lake wakeboarders seek 2024 world title
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Olympics may be over, but two wakeboarders from Smith Mountain Lake are preparing to take on a world title of their own in Australia. Ashley Kazmer and Joy Manning have made their names known in the wakeboard world and continue to show what women can accomplish in the sport.
Three Men Arrested on Drug Charges in Reidsville
Three men were arrested in Reidsville on Monday on drug charges. The Reidsville Police Department executed a search warrant at 3 Circle Drive. As a result of the search warrant 43-year-old Reginald Brooks was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, possession of cocaine, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Brooks received a $7,000.00 bond.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Legislation Supporting Building Blocks for Virginia Families
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin signed ten bipartisan bills, marking a pivotal milestone for Building Blocks for Virginia Families, an initiative designed to expand available child care options and empower working families across the Commonwealth by ensuring parents have the support they need to thrive in today’s workforce. This historic moment for Virginia families took […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Legislation Supporting Building Blocks for Virginia Families appeared first on The Virginian Review.
‘I’m 100% in favor of kids not having access to cell phones’: VDOE releases new guidelines on cell phone-free education
Leaders with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) have released new guidelines on how schools may move forward with a “cell phone-free” education. The new draft guidelines were released on Thursday, Aug. 14, just a few days before several districts across the state start back up for their first day of classes.
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