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NARUC appoints new member to executive committee
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) appointed Judge Jehmal Hudson as a member of its Executive Committee. Hudson, the chairman of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, replaces Kent Chandler, former chairman of the ... Read More » The post NARUC appoints new member to executive committee appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
50 Years Ago: July 16,1974
Ronnie Lee Crooms, 16 year-old letterman in three sports at East Laurens High School, drowned Monday noon while swimming in a lake near Dublin. His death has been ruled accidental by Laurens County Coroner Jimmy Allen. Crooms drowned shortly after arriving at Lake Tanya, a recreational area on the Old...
Mercer County man sentenced for fentanyl crime
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man was sentenced to prison for a drug crime involving fentanyl. 27-year-old Austin Pannell, of Bluefield, was sentenced on July 15, 2024 to nine years in prison, followed by three years of parole, for distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents, Pannell sold an amount of fentanyl on […]
7/26-28: Mary Draper Ingles Festival
A festival rooted in the story of America’s westward migration returns to Radford City and Pulaski County, Va., this month. Named for the colonial legend Mary Draper Ingles, the upcoming celebration runs July 26-28 at several area venues. In 1732 Ingles was born in Philadelphia to immigrant parents from...
Virginia Tech in the mix for 4-star Class of 2025 safety
One area of recruiting that Virginia Tech football has excelled in the spring and early summer was recruiting within the state of Virginia. Currently, 10 of the Hokies 14 commitments in the Class of 2025 are from the Commonwealth and there are in the mix for one of the top remaining players in the class.
SML Pirate Days happening July 19-21
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Smith Mountain Lake is holding its annual Pirate Days July 19 through 21 with music, food, and plenty of pirates!. The Commodore of Pirate Days, P.J. Nagel, and Marina Manager at Goodhue Boating Company Blacksburg, Scott Schlesser, speak with 7@four about this event. You can learn...
Virginia Tech expert urges mental health talks in construction
Construction is a big industry in our region, but recent studies show construction workers are nearly five times more likely to die from mental health-related issues compared to an accident on site. We met with experts from Virginia Tech and they tell us every year there are around 1,000 accidental...
BAE Systems Selects Parsons Corporation for Modernization Project at Radford Army Ammunition Plant
RADFORD, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has selected Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), a leading national security and global infrastructure company, to begin initial designs for the modernization of the Alternate Nitrate Ester Manufacturing Facility at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP). Under this two-year, $15.4 million contract, Parsons will prepare a series of preliminary design packages for the RFAAP manufacturing facility. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716270591/en/ Radford Army Ammunition Plant, propellant provider for the U.S. Department of Defense. (Credit: BAE Systems)
Burgos named to ESPN Post-Spring Sleeper Pick Watchlist
BLACKSBURG – With less than 50 days until the 2024 season, defensive lineman Keyshawn Burgos is gaining significant attention, being named to ESPN’s post-spring football sleeper picks to watch ahead of the upcoming season. ESPN evaluated players who could be considered hidden gems for each post-spring Top 25 team and Burgos ranked No. 21 among fierce contenders.
Virginia Tech men's soccer announces Watts as assistant coach
BLACKSBRUG – Virginia Tech head coach Mike Brizendine announced the hiring of assistant coach Matt Watts on Tuesday. Watts comes to Blacksburg following eight years in charge of Nova Southeastern (DII), posting a 64-44-14 record with the Sharks. His tenure was highlighted by a Final Four run in 2021, while his program claimed its first Sunshine State Conference (SSC) title in the same year.
Reed Nagel named assistant vice president of finance and director of procurement
Following a competitive national search, Reed Nagel has been named assistant vice president of finance and director of procurement, effective July 25. Nagel originally joined the university’s procurement department in 2017 and currently serves as associate director of procurement for goods, services, and information technology in the Division of Finance.
Virginia Tech season opening opponent expected to have huge QB camp battle
This season, the Virginia Tech football team will kick off the 2024 season with high expectations, and on Labor Day Weekend, the Hokies will open against SEC opponent Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee. This week, the SEC is holding their annual Football Media Day in Dallas and on Monday, Commodores head...
Supporters flock to Trump Town, driving sales sky high
BOONES MILL, Va. – Trump Town, a Trump merchandise store in Boones Mill, is seeing a business boom following the shooting. The owner tells us that even since Saturday afternoon when the news broke, they’ve been packed. They stayed open until nearly midnight on Saturday, so everyone who...
Blacksburg leaders considering relaxing home size rules for areas near downtown; more …
From elsewhere: Artist, philanthropist P. Buckley Moss dies. Historic designation sought for site of deadly 1883 race riot in Danville. Lynchburg, Covington cooling centers reopen during heat spell. The post Blacksburg leaders considering relaxing home size rules for areas near downtown; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
High schoolers can take free classes at Roanoke College
SALEM, Va. – High school students, listen up! Some of you can take free classes at Roanoke College this fall. It’s part of Roanoke College’s new dual-enrollment lab school called Explore at RC. Students in grades 10 through 12 will take their courses at Roanoke College in...
Restaurant Inspections July 2 -- July 8
According to the Central Virginia Health District website, twenty-four food establishment inspections were conducted from July 2 - July 8. Nineteen were typical inspections, one was a follow-up inspection and four were Other. Forty two percent of the typical inspections had 0 violations, making that mark on the high (favorable)...
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