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Women's Lacrosse Earns Academic Team and Individual Distinctions from IWLCA
NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. — The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has announced that Washington and Lee University has been named an IWLCA Academic Honor Squad for the 2023-24 academic year. A total of 324 schools across Division I, II, III, and NAIA earned this academic recognition, which requires a...
New mural honors military service in the Town of Bedford
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) -‘Reunification.’ That’s the theme for a new mural in the Town of Bedford. It’s an idea ignited by a 95-year-old Marine veteran. After bringing the idea to Bedford Get Together, a plan was formed to paint a mural that would focus on paying tribute to all who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 7/24/24
Q. Tell us a little about yourself. I graduated from Rockbridge County High School in 2024. Q. How do you unwind or have fun? Any hobbies or hidden talents?. I like mountain biking, snowboarding, fishing and I’m getting into enduro dirt bike riding. Q. Anything in particular you are...
Augusta County gunshot victim flown to UVA; police on the hunt for suspect
The adult victim, whose identity has not been released, was flown from Riverheads Elementary School to UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville for treatment. His condition is currently unknown. Deputies from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene in the 3500 block of Lee Jackson Highway at 7:49 p.m....
Altavista officials named to Central Virginia Planning Commission
Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) has elected new officers to serve for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, effective July 01, 2024. Reggie Bennett, Vice-Mayor of Altavista, has been elected Chairman; Drew Wade, Amherst County Board of Supervisors Chairman, as Vice-Chairman; and Gary Shanaberger, Altavista Town Manager, as Treasurer. From Right...
Temporary lane closures on portions of Poplar Street and Odd Fellows Road
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Department of Public Works said there will be temporary lane closures on portions of Poplar Street and Odd Fellows Road. On Thursday from 8:30 a.m., through 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, a temporary lane closure will occur in the vicinity of 2200 Poplar Street to accommodate maintenance work by Columbia Gas, according to the Department of Public Works.
Forest neighborhood residents ask for accountability after many service line breaks
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Residents who live in the Lake Vista Drive neighborhood in Forest are fed up after contractors laying fiber optic cable for Comcast have hit multiple service lines recently. A contractor hit a gas line for the third time this month. Crews in that area...
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA TO HOST HILL CITY SLIDE IN DOWNTOWN LYNCHBURG IN ONE MONTH
In one month’s time, United Way of Central Virginia (UWCV) will be having their Hill City Slide event. The event will take place on August 24th and 25th. UWCV, partnered with the company Urban Slide, will transform Church Street between 12th Street and Washington Street into a 700 foot water slide. Ticket holders will have a 2 hour time slot where they can slide as many times as they wish. All proceeds from this event will go towards the mission of UWCV and their 25 partner agencies.
Roanoke man to serve five years in prison for 2023 shooting death of teenager
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke man was sentenced Tuesday for the 2023 shooting death of a teenager, according to Roanoke City Circuit Court. Ronald Bonds III, 33, was sentenced to ten years with five years suspended after he was found guilty of felony shooting in a public place with injury and felony possession of a firearm by a violent felon. Bonds will serve two years of supervised probation for each charge upon his release, according to court records.
Dairy Queen, GEICO help make miracles for CHKD
Area Dairy Queen franchisee, Mitch Sandlin, owner of Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen (MADQ), a collection of 15 local DQ restaurants, has recently surpassed $1.8 million towards a pledge of $5 million to the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters made in 2020. A Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen news release noted that the MADQ team is […] The post Dairy Queen, GEICO help make miracles for CHKD appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Shine Hair and Fashion show to celebrate beauty, community
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Shine Fashion and Beauty Collab promises to bring a blend of theater, dance and design to the catwalk Saturday in Roanoke. Greg Addison is the brainchild behind the event and the owner of Hair Attitudes Salon. He joined Here @ Home alongside his assistant Monique Ingram.
Historic African American School Reopens Doors to Serve Children Once Again
Fifty-eight years ago, Calfee Training School closed its doors as a Jim Crow-era institution for African American children in Pulaski, Virginia. This September, it will reopen as a community and cultural center serving all Pulaski County residents, regardless of race or income level. Its first priority will be to address the county’s status as a […]
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