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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin: Fly flags at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday ordered all U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief who died at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
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 […]
Excessive heat watch issued for Tuesday in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Tuesday in Rockingham County and Harrisonburg. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 105 degrees possible. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in...
Juveniles in custody after shooting at Langview Apartments in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a malicious wounding attempt at the Langview Apartments on Yorktown Ave on Saturday, July 13. According to police, officers were dispatched at 6:59 p.m. to the apartment complex on the 2200 block of Yorktown Ave on a report of shots fire. Within minutes of the initial call, police say an adult male arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Peyton Sellers sweeps South Boston Twin 65s
For the second time this season two-time NASCAR national champion and six-time South Boston Speedway champion Peyton Sellers has swept a twinbill at South Boston Speedway. Sellers won both races of the twin 65-lap Sentara Health Late Model Stock Car Division races that headlined Saturday night’s Boone Tractor Race Night presented by Billy’s A/C Service event at South Boston Speedway to run his season win total at South Boston Speedway to five on the season.
How the heat can impact your mood and sleeping habits
ROANOKE, Va. – While temperatures rise, so can your stress levels and chances of getting irritable. “You know, you get hungry; you get a little angry. The heat is definitely going to be very similar to you,” Robert Johnson, a family nurse practitioner with LewisGale Physicians Internal Medicine, said.
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