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‘Wishtree’ Author Responds To Virginia Community’s Cancellation Of ‘One Book’ Program
This conversation originally aired in the July 14, 2024 episode of Inside Appalachia. Children’s author Katherine Applegate visited Floyd, Virginia, this spring after the school system canceled its “One Division, One Book” community reading program over concerns about the book’s main character — an oak tree.
Monroe College’s Hassan Washington Offered by Radford University Highlanders Hoops
Class of 2025 Monroe College’s Hassan “Tre” Washington has received an offer from Division I Radford University Highlanders Men’s basketball program, Basketball Club Rhode Island (BCRI) AAU team recently wrote on X. Washington is a 6-foot-7, 230-pound power forward who averaged 9.9 points and 4.7 rebounds...
Heat and humidity push heat index to 105 degrees with a few showers this afternoon
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Our weather on Tuesday will be very similar to Monday, with highs pushing 100 degrees. With the humidity bringing our feels-like temperatures near 105 degrees, we're making Tuesday a Weather Alert Day. This could be dangerous heat if you spend a lot of time outdoors,...
Nearly 2,000 pairs of socks collected at Salem Fair's WSLS night
SALEM, Va. – The 36th annual Salem Fair has come to an end, and organizers are calling the 12-day long event a success. During WSLS night at the Salem Fair, nearly 2,000 pairs of socks were collected at the entrance for people to receive discounted wristbands. Those socks were...
Cooney Joins Ferrum Athletic Staff
FERRUM, Virginia – Director of Athletics Cleive Adams has announced the hiring of Courtlynn Cooney as Assistant Softball Coach. Cooney will work with second-year Head Softball Coach Josh Freeman . Cooney comes to Ferrum from the University of Mount Olive in North Carolina, where she was a four-year starter for the Trojan softball team and was a two-time All-American outfielder. A rare four-time All-Region first team selection, she was also a four-time All-Conference first team selection in Conference Carolinas. Cooney holds 11 school records at Mount Olive, including season batting average (.503), career batting average (.443), career hits (282), season…
Election 2024: Sen. Kaine to campaign in Danville, Martinsville, Rocky Mount
Sen. Tim Kaine will host a meet and greet with Danville business owners and visit local businesses Tuesday to discuss how he can support Virginia’s businesses. Kaine, who celebrates 30 years of serving in elected office this year, is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate in November 2024.
List: Cancellations, closures across DMV due to heat
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As scorching temperatures rise across the DMV, various closures and cancellations of outdoor activities are taking place on Monday. In a post on the X platform, Arlington County Parks and Recreation said that all Parks and Recreation and Partner Outdoor Programming, including league practices and games, will be closed at county […]
‘This is a really good day for commuters’: $40M in funding approved for Route 28 project in Va.
Transportation planners have approved a second round of funding in long-range plans to improve the commute on Virginia Route 28 between Manassas Park and Fairfax County. Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem (D-Prince William County) said the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority OK’d $40 million to fund road improvements that include innovative intersection designs, a raised median and a 1.75 mile-long sidewalk between Manassas in the Yorkshire area of Prince William County.
Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers
Hay and corn crops are suffering, and some cattle farmers are having to haul water and put out hay for their livestock. The post Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – July 12, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, July 12: In Virginia, in a light test compared to last week, state graded feeder cattle mostly 3.00 to 15.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales too few for trend. Slaughter cows mostly 3.00 to 8.00 lower. Compared to two weeks ago, […] The post Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – July 12, 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Maryland, Virginia State Police looking to win ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s that time of the year again, and Maryland and Virginia State troopers have entered the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest to show off their cruisers. The 11th annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” contest features cool pictures of state trooper vehicles nationwide. To enter the competition, state agencies show off their creativity […]
Former school district employee accused of inappropriate relationship with minor
GILES COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Narrows woman has been arrested as part of an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Kristen Sierra Williams, 23 and a former Giles County Public schools employee, is charged with:. One count of taking indecent liberties with a minor (indecent act with...
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