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Virginia State Police reminds residents of safe driving with more school buses on the road
A number of school districts across Central Virginia are preparing for the big first day back to school for the 2024-2025 school year. With this in mind, Virginia State Police is reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more school buses on the road.
Funding for safety and access projects at Virginia airports
RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Two area airports are getting some money for planning and development projects that aim to enhance the airports’ safety, benefits to the public and access. The Virginia Aviation Board allocated more than $9.5 million for 28 projects at 19 airports across the Commonwealth at...
WRIC NOW: What is the DWR’s role in our fisheries?
Matt DiNardo was joined by Alex McCrickard -- an Aquatic Education Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) -- in the WRIC NOW livestreaming studio on Wednesday to talk about the role of DWR in our fisheries.
Dispatch from 1774: More than 30 Virginia counties pass resolutions to protest British response to Boston Tea Party
This spring and summer has seen a head-spinning series of events that have reshaped the political landscape, not just in Virginia, but throughout other Colonies, as well. The post Dispatch from 1774: More than 30 Virginia counties pass resolutions to protest British response to Boston Tea Party appeared first on Cardinal News.
Adam Wolfe named new Family Court Judge
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice announced today that he is appointing Adam B. Wolfe to fill the vacancy of the 12th Family Circuit Court. Wolfe was elected by the citizens of Mercer and McDowell County to serve as their Family Court Judge for the term beginning in January 2025. Wolfe has practiced law […]
Kids use money from their lemonade stand to buy grill for volunteer firefighters
RUSTBURG, Va. (WSET) — A local volunteer fire department has a new grill thanks to the entrepreneurial efforts of two young community members. According to the Rustburg Volunteer Fire Department, two children put their efforts into a good cause: raising money to do something special for first responders. "Rustburg...
2024-25 Virginia Tech Schedule Breakdown
It’s officially schedule-release season! Today, Virginia Tech released their schedule for the 2024-25 season and it’s an impressive one. Out-of-conference duals with three teams that could be in the preseason top ten, the toughest tournament in the country, plus the ACC schedule which seems more competitive by the year.
Virginia Tech transfer named to prestigious Butkus Award Preseason Watch List
For the second time in two days, a Virginia Tech football transfer was named to a watch list for the 2024 season. Monday, defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles joined returning edge Antwaun Powell-Ryland on the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list. On Tuesday, another key defensive player was named to a watch list.
Women's Soccer Starts 2024 Campaign at Radford
WILLIAMSBURG, Va.— Coming off their first trip to the CAA semifinals since 2017, the William & Mary women's soccer team lifts the lid on their 2024 season with a trip to Radford on Thursday evening. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. with the game broadcast on ESPN+. The match...
Harrison, Hunt appointed to school board
The Franklin City School Board recently returned to a fully populated status after briefly having four vacancies. Cristina Boone was reappointed by the Franklin City Council to the Ward 4 seat, Dr. Peggy R. Scott was reappointed to the Ward 6 seat, and new appointments included Danyelle Hunt to the Ward 5 seat and Dr. […] The post Harrison, Hunt appointed to school board appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Area ag-related businesses eligible for SBA drought disaster loans
WASHINGTON, DC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Virginia for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on July 16. The specific primary counties, along with the adjacent localities, makes our entire Charlottesville area eligible. These loans are not available to the actual farmer or rancher, but are for aquacultural producers and nursery operators.
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