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New Life: Bedford County Fair Resurrected
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) — County fairs are a Virginia tradition, and this is the start of the county fair season in the Commonwealth. This is a special fair season in Bedford County. Its county fair is being resurrected. For the first time since 2019, there will be a Bedford County Fair. Problems with a venue […]
VT students host after-school teaching Roanoke students importance of healthy lifestyles
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– During the fall and the spring, children at Roanoke’s West End Center for Youth learn from medical student volunteers from Virginia Tech about good nutrition and exercise, laying down the framework for long, healthy lives. The program, ‘Bodies and Bites,’ is taught by students from...
Man killed in Smyth County motorcycle crash
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — A man was killed in a motorcycle crash that happened on Sunday afternoon in Smyth County, according to Virginia State Police. Police said the crash happened on Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker 48. Authorities said the driver, 36-year-old Carl Coe, of Hillsville, Virginia, went off the left side of the interstate. The motorcycle then struck a guardrail.
Chatham Town Council holds monthly meeting
Council members for the Village of Chatham held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Chatham Village Hall where a short agenda was attended to. Present at the meeting was Mayor Gregory C. Harris, Council members Mike Wilson, Laverne Mixon, Toni Malone and Sue Proffer. Council member Bernadean James was absent.
Houthis Strike Fear into U.S Navy: Devastating Blitz Shake Pilots, Forcing to 'Retreat' from Red Sea
US Navy fighter pilots came home to Virginia feeling relieved Friday after months of shooting down Houthi-launched missiles and drones off Yemen's coast in the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II.F/A-18 Super Hornets swooped over waiting families in a low formation before landing at their base in Virginia Beach.#HouthisStrike #REDSEASKIRMISH #ISRAELHAMASWAR #ONEINDIA #ONEINDIANEWS ~HT.178~ED.346~PR.274~GR.124~
As a century-old dam comes down, Danville residents wonder what it will mean for their river
Demolition of the low-water dam across the Dan River started Friday. Removing the structure will allow for future recreational development along the waterfront, city officials have said. The post As a century-old dam comes down, Danville residents wonder what it will mean for their river appeared first on Cardinal News.
Roanoke River: Do not swim, boat or eat fish due to release of chemicals from industrial fire in Virginia
Roanoke River and Meherrin River are both under a recreational water and fish consumption advisory after an industrial fire in South Hill, VA. For the safety of people and pets, the Virginia Department of Health is advising that recreational water activities, such as swimming, wading, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and boating should be avoided. Additionally, VDH recommends not consuming any fish taken from these waterways effective Saturday, July 6 until further notice.
Former Virginia Tech forward Keve Aluma stars again in Las Vegas Summer League
After a strong showing in the Utah Summer League last week for the Philadelphia 76ers, former Virginia Tech forward Keve Aluma picked up in Las Vegas where he left off in Utah. In Philadelphia's first game in the Las Vegas Summer League Saturday, Kulma had another strong game for the...
These Are The Top 5 Party Schools In Virginia
As college becomes a part of life for more and more Americans, what these prospective students want out of their college experience has broadened. You still have your elite academics who are searching to embody the phrase “higher learning” and they still have the Ivy Leagues. For the rest of us who may or may not take the classroom as seriously may be looking for other ways to pass the time during the “best four years of out lives”.
Youngkin condemns assassination attempt of Trump as ‘an affront against our liberty’
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) issued a statement condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, calling for the nation to pray for both the victims of the shooting and the nation as a whole. The Virginia governor applauded Trump for showing “strength and courage” while surviving his assassination attempt and said that the shooting […]
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