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Radford photo club July meeting news
Veteran photographer to present historical camera at photo club meeting. Russell Young, internationally recognized photographer and founder and managing director of the Appalachian Center for Photography in Floyd, Va., will be the guest speaker at the Radford Photo Club Wednesday, July 24, meeting at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library.
ForKids asks for household supply donation help
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Hampton Roads-based organization is asking the community for help in its outreach efforts. ForKids is one of the largest providers for families in Virginia, aiming to end the cycle of homelessness in Hampton Roads. “Homelessness in Hampton Roads is a big issue, and it’s a...
Two Brothers Lemonade raises money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two brothers in Roanoke City are helping people stay cool while raising money to donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. To help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, brothers Declan and Brauxton set up their lemonade stand in support. “We want to help...
Inorganic Ventures acquires PURE Analytical Laboratories
IV Labs Inc, the parent company of Inorganic Ventures, has acquired PURE Analytical Laboratories in a move to produce materials with higher purities than currently available and to create new, high-purity materials for emerging applications from renewable energy to consumer safety. PURE, of Feasterville, Pennsylvania, is one of the few...
Athlon Sports predicts Virginia Tech 2024 bowl destination
Going into the 2024 college football season, the playoff expands to 12 teams and it gives more teams the dream of making the CFP. Hopes are high in Blacksburg that Virginia Tech could make a run for an at-large bid to the 12-team field, however, it might take 11 wins for that to happen. The Hokies schedule this fall is doable in terms of trying to reach 11 wins, but some obstacles will be tough.
Pinpoint Weather: Hot and humid start to the week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Prepare for the heat and humidity. Hot and humid conditions are expected across Southwest and Central Virginia for the beginning of the week. Monday will start with morning temperatures in the 60s and lower 70s. Expect temperatures to rise into the 90s during the afternoon under mostly to partly sunny skies. A […]
Volvo Trucks Awarded $208M Grant
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded an announcement from the Department of Energy that Mack and Volvo Trucks will be awarded over $208 million in federal funding through the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program. The funding was made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, which the senators voted to pass. The funding will upgrade operations, sustain 7,900 union jobs, and create 295 new jobs in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In Virginia, it will support electric heavy-duty vehicle production at Volvo’s New River Valley (NRV) truck manufacturing facility by creating a mixed model assembly line. Warner and Kaine wrote a letter in support of Mack and Volvo Trucks’ application earlier this year.
Virginia Children’s Book Festival sets this year’s author lineup
Bad Kitty. The Girl Who Drank The Moon. Judy Moody. Klawde the Evil Alien Warlord Cat. These characters and many more will be in Farmville this October as part of the 11th annual Virginia Children’s Book Festival, held yearly on the campus of Longwood University. The Virginia Children’s Book Festival has announced its 2024 author […] The post Virginia Children’s Book Festival sets this year’s author lineup appeared first on Farmville.
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