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Boil water notice issued for some Radford residents
RADFORD, Va. (WSET) — The City of Radford has issued a boil water notice following a water main break. Crews are working to repair the break near Oakland Avenue, Forest Avenue and Second Street. Because of the break, the city said water customers west of Wadsworth Street, as well...
Thousands of Virginians compete in 35th annual Commonwealth Games
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - This weekend, 5,000 athletes and over 15,000 spectators from across Virginia were at Liberty University for the largest multi-sport festival in the state. “We are basically Virginia’s Olympics. There’s just about something for everybody,” said Charity Waldron, the Director of Operations and Media Relations for Virginia...
CDC: Deli meat could be cause for Listeria outbreak that infected 28 people, including two Virginians
Deli meat is being investigated as a possible cause for a Listeria outbreak in the U.S. that infected 28 people, including two Virginians, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Summers County Recycling Collection Center gets new truck
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Summers County Recycling Collection Center has received a new truck that will help them expand their services. The truck was funded by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan. Zack Kelly, the Operations Director for the Summers County Solid Waste Authority, said he hopes the truck is just […]
Friends of Evans Spring host forum for city council candidates
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Friends of Evans Spring group hosted a forum at Williams Memorial Baptist Church for the seven at-large candidates for Roanoke City Council on Saturday, July 20. Evans Spring refers to the 150 acres of land in Roanoke that stands as the largest undeveloped property...
Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
Martinsville-area Habitat for Humanity rebrands under Fuller Center umbrella
The housing nonprofit's mission will not change, its president said. The post Martinsville-area Habitat for Humanity rebrands under Fuller Center umbrella appeared first on Cardinal News.
One man dead after single-vehicle crash in Bath County
BATH COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly, single-vehicle crash which happened on Saturday just before 9:30 p.m. Investigators said a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was traveling east of Route 39 in Bath County, then the truck ran off the roadway and hit a tree. The...
Virginia Tech men's basketball receives an extremely disappointing offseason grade
Following each season in college sports, the transfer portal is getting bigger and bigger. We see it in football and basketball big time. This spring, Virginia Tech men's basketball coach Mike Young had a spring season he won't forget for a while. Shortly after his Hokies were eliminated from the...
Elected officials push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of the state's congressional delegation want a new pilot program allowing people to file their federal taxes for free to come to Virginia. And officials in Richmond want it, too. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is among the signatories of a letter that asks Governor Glenn Youngkin to support a new...
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 21, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 21, 2024, results for each game:. DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 3-8-6, FB: 7. Day: 6-0-9, FB: 9. Check Pick 3 payouts and...
DNC places billboard targeting JD Vance at VA rally
The Democratic National Committee is deploying a mobile billboard to hit Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance outside of his first solo rally in Radford, Va., highlighting his past remarks on abortion and his ties to the conservative governing agenda Project 2025.
Pinpoint Weather: Daily chance for showers and storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Keep the umbrella handy! Daily rain chances are anticipated in Southwest and Central Virginia for the week ahead. A stationary front over the Mid-Atlantic will continue to bring scattered showers and storms to the region on Monday. Although the severe risk is low, localized downpours could lead to flooding in low-lying […]
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