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Weather Authority Alert Day issued For Aug. 28th and 29th
ROANOKE, Va. – Wednesday Afternoon Update. Here is a look at tonight’s low temperatures. We will cool down into the 60s and 70s, with most areas staying unseasonably warm. Humidity will dominate the region not just overnight, but tomorrow as well. If you are spending any amount of...
Latest Virginia Realtors report card shows promise for the housing market
NORFOLK, Va. — We may be seeing a shift in the state and local real estate markets after years of strain. The housing market has been more like a warzone, with buyers fighting over homes they normally wouldn’t even consider. "We haven't kept pace with the demand, in...
Winchester Regional Airport ED Nicholas Sabo among recipients at 2024 Virginia Aviation Awards
The Commonwealth’s aviation community gathered to honor 2024’s Virginia Aviation Award recipients. At a banquet held on August 7, at the Virginia Aviation Conference in Chantilly, Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation Greg Campbell spoke about the significance of honoring these remarkable residents. “One day, the time...
Roanoke College Poll: Harris holds slight lead over Trump in Virginia
Washington (DC News Now) — A new poll from Roanoke College shows Vice President Kamala Harris (D) holds a slight lead over Donald Trump in Virginia. Harris holds a three-point lead in the commonwealth with 47 percent, while former president Donald Trump sits at 44 percent. 2 percent of likely voters are undecided. The previous […]
Trustees decide future of Hampden-Sydney shooting range project
An expansion is moving forward for the Hampden-Sydney shooting range. The college’s Board of Trustees late last week signed off on the project, giving it the final approval needed before construction could take place. Part of what encouraged trustees was the alumni-led fundraising campaign, which collected $825,000 in the last few months. Also, school officials […] The post Trustees decide future of Hampden-Sydney shooting range project appeared first on Farmville.
Mary’s Diner Closes After 73 Years
A Danville institution closed its doors for good on Sunday. Mary’s Diner opened and closed for the final time on Sunday after serving meals in the community for over 70 years. The restaurant on Piney Forest was open for 73 years. The restaurant cited lagging sales due to inflation...
Danville seeks $4 million from Tobacco Commission for Coleman site development
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The City of Danville is hoping to move forward on acquiring $4 million for a 158-acre plot of land known as the Coleman site. This comes after Governor Youngkin already awarded the city with $9 million for the project. Right now, this plot of land...
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview: Magna Vista
RIDGEWAY, Va. (WFXR) – We shed some spotlight on another high school football program in our area. This time our Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview tour heads to Ridgeway, home of the Magna Vista High School football team. The Warriors are lead by Joe Favaro, who is entering...
RBWEV Cars opening U.S. facility to build Roadsters and GTs
The U.K.-based RBW EV Cars builds new, handcrafted sports cars inspired by those on the market during the 1960s to 1970s. For those vehicles destined for sale in the U.S., RBW will assemble those in Danville, Virginia, roughly 20 minutes away from Virginia International Raceway. [RBW Roadster: The all-electric MGB...
Workers at Stone Brewing’s Plant in Virginia Go Public With a Union Drive
Workers at Stone Brewing Company’s sprawling facilities in Richmond, Va. went public today with a union drive to secure higher pay, more consistent scheduling, and better working conditions. “We’re here to fight for jobs that are worth staying with as careers,” one worker told VinePair in a text exchange...
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