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U.S. 21 Road Market planned for July 26-28
Old quilts, vintage toys, and antique glassware are just a few of the treasures shoppers can find during the annual Take-a-Break from the Interstate 3-day Road Market. This year’s event is planned for Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The 100-mile long yard sale begins in Harmony, and extends up Hwy 21, including Business Hwy 21 in Jonesville and Elkin, all the way to Wytheville, Virginia. In Elkin, Bridge St. is Business Hwy 21 so residents can set up along Bridge St. as long as they...
One killed in motorcycle crash on Blue Ridge Parkway
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened Tuesday in Rockbridge County on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The crash took place at approximately 1 p.m. State police said a Kawasaki ZX-4 was going north on the parkway, near Painter Mountain Road, when it went off the right side of the road and hit several trees.
Seventeen Cavaliers Set to Compete at Paris Olympics
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Seventeen current and former Virginia student-athletes are set to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Swimming and track & field each have six athletes competing, with two soccer players, two tennis players and one rower. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, July 26, but two...
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: July 24th - 30th
Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for public events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your event via email to smcclintic@womackpublishing.com. Events will be listed once before the event. The deadline for submissions is noon on Fridays.
Online auction for delinquent taxes
The City of Covington Treasurer’s Office would like to make the public aware the online auction for delinquent taxes on the following parcels of land located throughout the City of Covington ends on July 31, 2024. More information about placing a bid can be found at www.freedomauctionva.com. Below is a list of properties that are listed on the auction:
Phase IV of Lynchburg's Downtown Renewal Project begins on Main Street
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The City of Lynchburg has embarked on Phase IV of its Downtown Renewal Project to replace aging utility infrastructure and beautify the area, which means there will be some road closures to be aware of. Five blocks of Main Street - from the 1200 block...
TAP Head Start offers daytime childcare
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Childcare is becoming more accessible in our hometowns. One organization is offering a free program in the hopes of giving children a jump on their educational careers. In the Star City, TAP Head Start is offering daytime childcare services to prepare toddlers for kindergarten. TAP says...
Wanted Virginia man apprehended in McDowell County
WELCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man wanted out of Tazewell County, Virginia, is apprehended in McDowell County. On July 22, 2024, at approximately 8:51 PM, Brandon Burnett, a fugitive from justice out of Tazewell County, Virginia, fled on foot from an officer with the Welch City Police Department. Deputies from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office […]
Blessing Box Project, Covington, Clifton Forge and Alleghany County
Aaron Peters and his wife Alexandria Peters have recently started The Blessing Box Project here in Alleghany County. The first blessing box is located at 1217 McAllister Drive, Covington, Va. “Dolly Ann area” The blessing box is a place to leave non perishable food items, hygiene items, etc. so others may come and take what they need […] The post Blessing Box Project, Covington, Clifton Forge and Alleghany County appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Lynchburg City School Board votes 7-2 in favor of overturning plan to close elementary schools
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lynchburg City School Board voted 7-2 on July 23 in favor of overturning the plan to close Sandusky and TC Miller Elementary Schools. Vice Mayor Chris Faraldi, who serves as the Ward IV Representative on City Council, has joined with dozens of parents, serving as a proponent for protecting Sandusky Elementary School over the last few months.
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