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W.Va.-made comedy "Ambrosia!" to be released in September
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The producers of the West Virginia-made comedy film Ambrosia! have announced a September release that will be followed by a series of statewide and national screenings. Afterward, the feature-length independent film will be released on streaming platforms globally, though producer Saja Montague says those details are...
From lush lawns to barren battlegrounds: Armyworm invasion intensifies in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — From a beautiful green yard to grass destruction -- all in a matter of days. Armyworms are on the rise across the southeast. Now, agriculture professionals are warning lawn-loving residents as the insects make their way to Tennessee. If you look closely at your lawn, you...
Back to School Discount at Pipestem Adventures
PIPESTEM, W.Va. (Hinton News) – With limited days left to enjoy summer before school starts, Pipestem is offering a special deal at its Adventure Lake. Until the end of August, visitors to the lake can purchase a full-day pass for just $15 on Mondays through Thursdays. That is less than the normal price of a half-day pass! Children and adults can enjoy the sandy beach, the cool water and over 25 giant inflatable toys. The stage is set for full-on fun at an amazing price. Pipestem Adventures wants kids to fill up their fun tanks before heading back to school. This...
Johnson County Board of Education holds special called meeting concerning pronoun discussion
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson County Board of Education met Monday night with one thing on the agenda: to discuss what exactly happened surrounding a classroom discussion about pronouns. Earlier this month, parents said the conversation took place between a choir teacher and students at Johnson County Middle School. The director of schools, […]
UVA Cancer Center Bridges Gaps in Rural Southwest Virginia Cancer Care
Backed by events like the recent Harold Lester Memorial Golf Tournament, the partnership between the University of Virginia Cancer Center and Mountain Empire Older Citizens (MEOC) agency plays a vital role in providing cancer support to Southwest Virginia. The golf tournament raises funds for MEOC’s Mountain Laurel Cancer Support and Resource Center (MLCC), demonstrating continued commitment to cancer care and support.
Regional housing group unveils dashboard
Visit the dashboard to see what information you can find and let us know what you find. One of the appointed bodies maintained by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission is the Central Virginia Regional Housing Partnership. This month, the agency launched a new way for people across all six localities to find out information about what’s being built.
Virginia students make some gains on annual test scores; schools see less absenteeism
Virginia students’ reading and math assessments for the 2023-24 school year saw some improvement over last year after months of recovery efforts, according to data released by the Department of Education Tuesday. However, pass rates in other subjects are still behind results from the 2022-23 school year. Pass rates for grades 3 through 8 in […]
'Pretty darn good' | Sen. Mark Warner on the state of the presidential campaign after Night 1 at the DNC
NORFOLK, Va. — Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia said he agrees when Minnesota Governor and VP nominee Tim Walz said Democrats are putting joy in politics. "People want to feel positive about our country but they also want to feel positive about the person they're voting for and I think Kamala has touched into it," said Warner.
Harris leading Trump by 3 points in Virginia survey
Vice President Harris holds a 3-point lead over former President Trump in Virginia, a new survey found. The Roanoke College poll, published Tuesday, found Harris with 47 percent of support among likely voters in the Old Dominion State in a head-to-head match-up with Trump, who received 44 percent of support. The poll also found the…
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