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White Sulphur Springs Welcomes Country Roads Beer Company
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – Does serendipity apply here? Perhaps. How about being in the right place at the right time? Or is “It’s all who ya’ know applicable?” What about, “You worked your tail off for this. It’s the American dream and only just, that you succeed.” That’s exactly how Frankie Weinberg and […] The post White Sulphur Springs Welcomes Country Roads Beer Company appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Jamaican Independence and Emancipation Anniversaries in the Spotlight in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, DC – This coming Sunday, July 28, will be a red-letter day for Jamaicans in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland, who are gearing up for a momentous celebration of the island’s Independence. Also on the cards for the special service of thanksgiving – a celebration of the...
Red-tailed hawk to be released at Smith Park on the Roanoke River Greenway on Friday
ROANOKE, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has just announced it will be releasing a red-tailed hawk into the wild at the Roanoke River Greenway. The hawk was taken in by the wildlife center in May as a fledgling. Attempts to find the parents failed, so it was taken care of up to this point. The cost was estimated to be around $2,000 since he was taken in, which the center claims is the norm.
Rock ‘n Rollin’ Revival Services July 29–Aug. 1
Here in the south, we know about revival services and tent revivals, but what is a “rock ‘n rollin’ revival? Well, it has nothing to do with rock and roll music, that’s for sure. The “rock” has two meanings for these unique revival services. The first being a reference to our God. In the Book of Psalms, one can find many references to the Lord, as being addressed as our “Rock.” The Lord is my Rock, and my Deliverer; my God, my strength in whom I will trust. (Psalm 18:2) The Lord liveth; and blessed be my Rock; and let...
Lawmaker asks Virginia State Police to help Myrtle Beach authorities investigate Jakolbi Taylor’s killing
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A Virginia lawmaker has asked state authorities there to help Myrtle Beach authorities in their investigation of Saturday’s killing of 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor. The teenager was shot and killed at about 1:15 a.m. Saturday near a beach-access point at 16th Avenue N. and Ocean Boulevard. The rising basketball star from […]
Grief Support Session at First Christian Church in Covington on Tuesday, July 30
A grief support session sponsored by Connections Plus Health Care + Hospice will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in the Family Life Center of First Christian Church, Covington. The session will begin at 6:00 PM and is open to anyone going through the grief journey. Bill Gilliland, area minister and hospice chaplain/grief counselor, […] The post Grief Support Session at First Christian Church in Covington on Tuesday, July 30 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Hundreds without water in Lake Vista neighborhood after contractors hit water main
FOREST, Va. (WSET) — Hundreds of people in a neighborhood already plagued by gas line breaks from contractors installing fiber optic cable are now without water after more contractors hit a water main. According to the Bedford Regional Water Authority, a subcontractor is laying fiber optic cable for Comcast...
Thousands head to FloydFest for five days of music at new venue
CHECK, Va. – Thousands of people made their way to Floyd County on Wednesday to attend the highly anticipated FloydFest. The five day long festival returns this year in a new location after being canceled last year. The new venue named, FestivalPark is in Check, Va., a small town...
Service honors longtime Wythe County first responder
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - People gathered Wednesday to give a final salute to an area first responder. Donnie Widner served 40 years with several agencies. His funeral was held Wednesday afternoon in Wytheville. “It’s hard to find a person like that anymore, to have feelings that really go deep into...
Roanoke City leaders approve $40,000 to reduce deer population
ROANOKE, Va. – If you’ve noticed deer in your yard eating all of your favorite plants and flowers, you’re not alone. Roanoke City said it has received several complaints from residents already this year. Roanoke City’s Landscape Management Coordinator Laura Reilly said it’s normal to see deer...
‘American Pickers’ Visit Local Artist
Local artist and entertainer Mark Cline welcomed the crew of the long-running television series “American Pickers” last Thursday, July 18. Leading the search at Cline’s Enchanted Castle Studios in Natural Bridge was one half of the “American Pickers” team, Robbie Wolfe. Wolfe and the crew’s...
In Giles County, officials hope to breathe new life into an old coal power plant
The Glen Lyn plant, which opened in 1919, has been sitting vacant for almost a decade. Whether, and how, it might be repurposed is the subject of a new study. The post In Giles County, officials hope to breathe new life into an old coal power plant appeared first on Cardinal News.
Community mourns Jakolbi Taylor; funeral to be held Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke is preparing to say farewell to one of its own as the community gathers for the funeral of 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor. Jakolbi was shot and killed after a basketball tournament in Myrtle Beach over the weekend. The funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. and will take place at Patrick Henry High School, where Jakolbi’s passion for basketball flourished.
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/24 to 7/31.
We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. Want to know when the next City Council meeting takes place? Curious about what there’s to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. We encourage folks to contact the venue directly to learn of any last minute changes or cancellations.
Oxford’s New Pastor Installed
A service of installation followed by a reception was conducted Sunday afternoon at Oxford Presbyterian Church on North Buffalo for the new pastor, Kyle Segars (back row, center). Members of the Shenandoah Presbytery presided over the event. They included (from left) Jay Melvin, Lexington Presbyterian; Marnie Caldwell from Collierstown Presbyterian; the Rev. Drew Ditzel, Lexington Presbyterian; the Rev. Casey Clark, New Monmouth Presbyterian; Trudy Melvin, Oxford Presbyterian; the Rev. Segars; Dr. Nancy Meehan Yao, Shenandoah Presbytery; Bill North, moderator of the Shenandoah Presbytery; and Patrick Pettit, Shenandoah Presbytery.
Tornado Warning canceled in Halifax, Pittsylvania Counties
UPDATE 6:45 P.M. HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The National Weather Service reports the Tornado warning has been canceled in Halifax and Pittsylvania Counties. According to NWS, although the tornado threat has diminished, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect in the area. – HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– […]
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