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Virginia convention delegation backs Harris; more …
From elsewhere: Amherst officials get look at high school construction. Spotted lanternflies are at their invasive peak. MECC Mountain Music School draws students beyond Virginia and Tennessee. The post Virginia convention delegation backs Harris; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
UVA Health opening allergy, immunology clinic in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — UVA Health is bringing a new asthma, allergy and immunology clinic to the Lynchburg area. The clinic, which will be located inside UVA Health Nephrology, will begin seeing patients on August 14. Dr. Timothy Kyin, a board-certified allergist and immunologist, will offer testing and care...
Tree destroys side of home in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Tuesday night's quick-moving storms packed a punch. A tree slammed into the side of a home in the 6400 block on Pawnee Drive. The owner told us the tree was hit by lightning last Wednesday, so she was in the process of having it removed. Now...
Arm wrestling action unfolds at Fred’s Restaurant
Fred’s Restaurant was an exciting place to be Saturday afternoon, July 13, as arm wrestling competitors, both youths and adults, came to Franklin from different states in the region to showcase their strength. The event was known as the Wolfpack Armwrestling Tournament ’24, and this is the third year the tourney has been held at […] The post Arm wrestling action unfolds at Fred’s Restaurant appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Halifax Co. deputies believe 13-year-old missing girl may have been picked up in vehicle
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Halifax County Sheriff's Office said they are looking for a 13-year-old missing girl who has reportedly been sighted in surrounding counties and multiple states. Deputies identified the girl as Mackenzie Paige Shelton. She was last seen in the Cluster Springs area on Wednesday...
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)– […]
Grant funding to help mark anniversary of American Revolution
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A free, Charlottesville-wide event is getting some money to help mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. On Thursday, Virginia Humanities announced more than $162,000 in grants for 20 nonprofits across the Commonwealth. Locally, the University of Virginia is getting $7,500 to support the Cville Puzzle Hunt 2025.
Pinpoint Weather: Periods of rain Thursday, drier weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A weak front will linger near the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, providing the region with scattered showers and isolated storms. However, a stronger front will bring changes by the end of the week. Expect periods of rain on Thursday as scattered showers and isolated storms impact the region. Overall, it will be cloudy […]
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