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Virginia casinos report $59.5 million in June revenues; more …
From elsewhere: Skill games wait as assembly repeals changes to military education program. VP pick JD Vance set to appear Monday at Radford University's Dedmon Center. Bluefield University will have a new leader. The post Virginia casinos report $59.5 million in June revenues; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Area leaders say worldwide tech outage is creating only minor issues locally
A glitch that caused a worldwide technology outage is being treated more as a nuisance than a cyberattack, according to the company from where the issues arose. Locally and across Virginia, the impact of that outage appears to be minimal. Gov. Glenn Youngkin said an initial assessment found “critical health and safety systems...
Senate candidate Cao says that anything south of Loudoun and Fairfax is ‘Southern Virginia’
Earlier, he called Staunton's newspaper "podunk" and said it was "ridonkulous" to drive to Abingdon for a campaign forum. The post Senate candidate Cao says that anything south of Loudoun and Fairfax is ‘Southern Virginia’ appeared first on Cardinal News.
After impasse, major Tennessee hospital and insurer strike deal to remain in network
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a massive health care system in Middle Tennessee, will stay “in network” with the state’s largest insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. Vanderbilt’s 180 locations — which include clinics, hospitals and rehabilitation centers — provide about 3.2 million patient visits annually. Blue...
Two more arrested for desecrating prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail
INEZ — Police nabbed two additional suspects involved in the desecration of the prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail in Inez, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd apprehended Brian Keith Robinette, 20, and Alexandria Riddle, 20, both from Wellington, Menifee County, around...
Chaniece Winfield Explains the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care in Addiction Treatment
Addiction and trauma often go hand in hand. Many individuals struggling with substance use disorders have experienced significant trauma in their lives, which can deeply impact their mental health and behavior. Chaniece Winfield, a respected expert in the field with over 16 years of experience providing substance use disorder (SUD), mental health, and play therapy services to individuals and families across the lifespan, emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care in addiction treatment. This approach acknowledges the presence of trauma in individuals’ lives and seeks to create a treatment environment that is sensitive and responsive to their experiences. Chaniece Winfield of Virginia believes that trauma-informed care is crucial in addiction treatment, as it can significantly improve outcomes for individuals with a history of trauma.
3-day event bringing weekend full of outdoor motorsport fun to Southwest Virginia
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Grundy, Virginia’s Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure will be packed with mud-slinging, outdoor toys next weekend. The park is hosting the 3rd annual Southern Gap Mountain Mayhem next weekend. People from all over the Southeast will bring their ATVs, 4x4s, dirt bikes and more to Southwest Virginia for a weekend full […]
Wise County, VA Historical Society to Meet in St. Paul, VA on Aug. 3, 2024
THE WISE COUNTY, VA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING will be held Saturday, August 3 at 10:30 AM in Saint Paul, Virginia at the Railroad Museum. The meeting is open to the public. Mr. Jerry Couch, editor of the “Clinch Valley Times,” will be the guest speaker. His topic that morning will be “The History of Saint Paul-Minneapolis, Virginia – the town that never quite made it.” We will also be touring the Railroad Museum.
Pinpoint Weather: Normally warm, daily showers and storms
After morning low temperatures in the 60s, today (Sunday) will be partly to mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the normal range of 82-89. Showers are likely and storms are possible in the afternoon and evening. This week will see showers and storms possible each day with temperatures normal...
Many celebrate as military education benefit program restored
(The Center Square) — Two months after lawmakers passed the commonwealth's biennial budget containing changes to its tuition assistance program for some military families, legislators reconvened at the Capitol Thursday and passed legislation fully reinstating the program. Representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars attended the session and extolled the outcome afterward. “Today ends over two months of uncertainty and anxiety endured by the families of our fallen and disabled military...
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