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Republican states adopt more voter list maintenance bills than states with Democratic trifectas and divided governments
Fourteen states adopted new laws related to maintaining accurate voter registration rolls in the first half of 2024. Ten of these bills came from states with Republican trifectas, two from states with Democratic trifectas, and two from states with divided governments. New laws in five states expand data-sharing procedures or...
Why Youngkin wasn’t chosen as Trump’s running mate, and what’s next for Virginia’s Governor
“Mr. Vance is far more of a converted MAGA Republican, and that’s very appealing to not only Mr. Trump, but to the constituencies he is trying to reach out to,” Karen Hult, Professor of Political Science at Virginia Tech, told 8News.
About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia
Virginia's royal governor, Lord Dunmore, offered freedom to any enslaved laborers who enlisted with the British. After the war, those Black Loyalists were evacuated to Canada, where their legacy is still honored today. The post About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
$200K approved for repurpose study of former coal-fired power plant in Glen Lyn
GLEN LYN, Va. (WVVA) - The fate of a closed coal-fired power plant is the focus of a study into its future usefulness in Giles County. A grant submitted by Giles County to the Appalachian Regional Commission was recently given a green-light. County administrator, Chris McKlarney says Appalachian Power still...
Enjoy movies and music with Roanoke Co. Parks and Recreation
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke County Parks and Recreation is having two events that feature movies and music. Emma Layman, special events programmer, stops by 7@four to talk about these events. The first event is Smokin’ Strings, happening July 20 at Explore Park. Admission is free. Lean Whistler Band...
Sheriff charges Pearisburg woman in connection to Giles County shooting
GILES COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Giles County Sheriff reports a woman was charged in connection to a shooting that occurred in Giles County on July 14. 47-year-old Emily Taylor Sowell of Pearisburg has been charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, the sheriff says.
$361.6 million in new funding awarded to improve I-81
ROANOKE, Va. – The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded more than $361 million, the largest contract to date, to widen I-81. Crews will add an additional Northbound and Southbound Lane between Exit 143 outside of Roanoke and Exit 150 in Botetourt County. They are also modifying ramps and installing traffic lights.
Bedford remembers: 80 years since the devastating D-Day telegrams arrived
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Wednesday marks 80 years since the town of Bedford learned that many of their loved ones would not be returning home from World War II. Bedford, Virginia had the most deaths per capita nationwide on June 6, 1944, a day we remember as D-Day. But...
Wasena Bridge project enters new phase
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A new phase in the Wasena Bridge Replacement began Monday. Pile driving sets the underground foundation for the new bridge, according to the City of Roanoke. The city warns it might be noisy for three to four months. “Some piledriving, some deconstruction sounds have come...
‘Mrs. Mary’ of Liberty Dining retires after 28 years of service
Mary “Mrs. Mary” Abbitt retired in May after being a cook for Liberty University Dining for 28 years, during which she was loved by students, staff, and faculty alike and left a profound impact on all she served. Abbitt was primarily a breakfast cook at the Reber-Thomas Dining...
Salem Sheriff April Staton announces resignation
SALEM, Va. – Salem Sheriff’s Office announced this morning that its acting Sheriff, April Staton, has announced her resignation. “I came to the Sheriff’s Office without any knowledge of law enforcement, but once on the job, I fell in love with the opportunities we have to affect someone’s life in a positive way. I am very proud I was able to earn the respect of our citizens and build on the traditions of the Salem Sheriff’s Office.”
Power restored to majority of Lynchburg area following storm
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — UPDATE: As of 10:30 p.m., the majority of power outages in the Lynchburg area have been resolved. ORIGINAL: Around 2,500 people are without power in Lynchburg thanks to a storm that passed overhead. According to the AEP outage map, most of the outages are scattered...
HCK Hot Chicken to open soon in Vinton
VINTON, Va. – HCK Hot Chicken will hold a grand opening for its first restaurant in the Town of Vinton on Saturday, Jul. 20 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m at 2499 East Washington Ave. The first 24 customers will receive a free sandwich, and all other guests will...
Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office hosts free hot dog lunch
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free hot dog lunch at Washington Park on the basketball court at 1610 Burrell St NW. The Sheriff’s Office invites the public to join this event in celebration of National Hot Dog Day Wednesday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
At Roanoke's Historically Black Old Lick Cemetery, New Caretakers Confront Old Sins
In recent years, a group of churchgoers has been tending to the cemetery, a "gaping wound" of Roanoke's urban renewal history. On a hot Saturday morning, across parched grassland, Madame Curie sniffs for graves. Curie, a six-year-old Australian shepherd, scours a sloping hillside in Old Lick Cemetery, a historically Black...
Severe Drought Impacts Albemarle, Greene, Madison; Extreme Conditions in Augusta
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of Tuesday, 37% of Virginia is experiencing severe drought, with 11% in extreme drought. Albemarle, Greene, and Madison counties are among those in severe drought. Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Page, Warren, and Frederick counties are facing extreme drought conditions. While recent rain showers have provided some relief, meteorologists indicate that significant improvements are still needed to overcome the drought situation. The prolonged dry spell has raised concerns about water supply and agricultural impacts across the Commonwealth.
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