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Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading Democratic ticket
Data obtained by 8News shows that voter registration in Virginia is on the rise after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for President and Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president.
Sentara cuts climate pollution from gas used for anesthesia
This story was reported by WHRO News. Sentara Health officials say they are reducing climate pollution from a greenhouse gas used for anesthesia, part of the system’s wider effort to reduce health care’s sizable carbon footprint. The health system’s hospitals throughout Virginia and North Carolina have largely phased...
Virginia, Beware of Fake Missing Child Posts on Facebook
Have you seen alarming posts about missing children on local Facebook pages? If so, do the police a favor and report them. These types of posts are flooding feeds, and many are scams designed to prey on your sympathies. SCAM ALERT: Beware of Fake "Missing Child" Posts on Facebook. Yesterday...
City signs agreement with EGRA over use of Meherrin River Park
The Emporia City Council has voted to sign an updated memorandum of understanding with the Emporia-Greensville Recreation Association regarding the operation of Meherrin River Park. The agreement comes after months of work between the two parties after the EGRA announced they were pulling out of the park in May. In...
Longwood Village back on the market. Several options considered
The Better Housing Coalition won’t be buying Longwood Village as planned. But that doesn’t mean nothing is happening with the property. Officials with the Longwood Real Estate Foundation say there’s several options being considered, with hopes that a sale could soon be finalized. First off, some background. When we say Longwood Village, that’s referring to […] The post Longwood Village back on the market. Several options considered appeared first on Farmville.
Charity earns respect at K1 Circuit
By Alfred Charity Fifteen-year-old karting standout Sherod Charity, of Southampton County, performed well and gained the respect of his peers at the K1 Circuit in Winchester, California, where he represented the state of Virginia near the end of June in the K1 Speed National/World Championship along with two other teens from the state. There were […] The post Charity earns respect at K1 Circuit appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Town of Pulaski and James Hardie Industries Complete $3.3 million Sewer Improvements
The Town of Pulaski and James Hardie Industries recently completed a public sewer improvement project that will increase system reliability well into the future. The project significantly increases capacity on more than 2-miles of sewer main and reduces the daily stress that is currently experienced across multiple pump stations. The project also improves system reliability for James Hardie Industries by allowing the plant to continue operations when the public system requires maintenance or repair.
ABC 13 takes Forest residents' concerns over utility line damage to local lawmakers
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Residents in Forest's Lake Vista neighborhood are hoping for some accountability after fiber optic contractors hit multiple gas, water, internet, and other service lines in the last month. This week contractors hit a gas line for the third time in one month according to...
Boones Mill PD’s first K-9, Officer Rex, reporting for duty!
BOONES MILL, Va. (WFXR)—The Boones Mill Police Department announced it has added a K-9 to the team, Officer Rex. Officer Rex is a 22-month-old Belgian Malinois that is certified in patrol, tracking, and narcotics. Rex and Police Chief Kelvin Pruett recently completed their training with K9 Working Dogs International at a National K9 Training Center […]
David Bowers: Roanoke Needs A Sports Entertainment and Tourism Authority
I was delighted to read in The Roanoke Times yesterday that Pulaski County is undertaking the creation of a “SET”, Sports Entertainment and Tourism Authority. Roanoke should immediately follow Pulaski’s lead and organize a Roanoke SET in cooperation with and under the auspices of Virginia’s Blue Ridge tourism agency. I’ve spoken with Landon Howard at […]
Greg McElroy Names ‘Sneaky’ College Football Game That Nobody’s Talking About
During a recent deep dive into ACC, ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy gave a surprising take on what he considers to be a "sneaky-good" game on the schedule this year. While discussing Virginia Tech's slate of games, he emphasized a Week 4 meeting on Sept. 21 against Rutgers, which plays ...
Tomato Festival & Picnic at Yates Tavern coming up July 29 in Gretna
The Pittsylvania County Historical Society will hold the Tomato Festival & Picnic fundraiser on Monday, July 29, 6:30 p.m., at Yates Tavern on US 29 South just outside of Gretna. This will be a fun time at the beautifully restored tavern that hosts many interesting events during the year. Featured...
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