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Area hospitals on top of security requirements
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - New state-mandated security requirements at hospital emergency rooms are no worry to Charlottesville-area healthcare providers. According to a state law that took effect at the beginning of July, Virginia emergency rooms must have round-the-clock security or police presence. The law also requires emergency departments, or ED’s...
62-year-old man killed in tractor rollover in Callaway
According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, a man was killed on July 20, 2024 when a tractor rolled on to him. Deputies responded at 8:23 p.m. to Magnolia Lane in Callaway where a tractor had overturned and killed Robert "Rob" Prom, aged 62, according the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
Suffolk approves surface mining on property that contains natural heritage site
Suffolk unanimously approved surface mining on a property in the southwestern part of the city. A roughly six-mile drive from the city of Franklin, part of the property is designated as a natural heritage site. City Council Member Timothy Johnson called the vote a “tough one.”. “Sometimes when you’re...
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...
Chesapeake Woman Wins $180K With 6 Virginia Lottery Tickets
The woman's strategic play of identical winning numbers across multiple Virginia Lottery tickets resulted in a substantial $180,000 payout. A Chesapeake resident struck gold with the Virginia Lottery when she purchased six tickets for the Pick 5 game, all bearing identical winning numbers for the June 5 draw. Latoya Burke’s...
Survivor speaks out after man sentenced to life for murder, attempted murder
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - In an exclusive interview with WDBJ7, a woman who survived being shot in the head by her ex-boyfriend spoke out for the first time since his sentencing. July 11, Devan Rashod Wooding, a 25-year-old man from Halifax, was sentenced to life plus 23 years for the...
Blessing Box Project, Covington, Clifton Forge and Alleghany County
Aaron Peters and his wife Alexandria Peters have recently started The Blessing Box Project here in Alleghany County. The first blessing box is located at 1217 McAllister Drive, Covington, Va. “Dolly Ann area” The blessing box is a place to leave non perishable food items, hygiene items, etc. so others may come and take what they need […] The post Blessing Box Project, Covington, Clifton Forge and Alleghany County appeared first on The Virginian Review.
OSU Wrestling: Cowboys Set to Host Virginia Tech This Upcoming Season
David Taylor is bringing an ACC foe to Stillwater. Virginia Tech on Monday announced that the Hokies will come to Gallagher-Iba Arena to wrestle Oklahoma State on Dec. 19. It’s just the second time the two programs will wrestle in a dual, with the other coming in 2011, a dual Virginia Tech won 18-16.
J'Zavien Currence has Hokies near top-of-mind
Top four-star safety J’Zavien Currence of Rock Hill, S.C. has a couple of top schools in mind, and head coach Brent Pry and Virginia Tech are among the programs on the early wish list for the 6-foot-3, 190-pound athlete ranked No. 2 in the state and No. 6 at the position.
Roanoke animal shelter to hold fundraiser for adoptable pets
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Angels of Assisi is holding their third annual Bowwow Brunch Fundraiser on August 18 at Big Lick Brewing Company. The event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets start at $40. Director of Development, Carol Jessee, speaks with 7@four about this event. For more updates...
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