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Boil Notice still in effect for Riner area of Montgomery County
RINER, Va. – The Riner area of Montgomery County has been under a boil notice since Wednesday afternoon. Officials with the county said it was noticed the water was cloudy during routine testing. Officials in Montgomery County then reached out to the Virginia Department of Health where they decided...
Food, Fun, & Vendors event returns to Water Festival for second year
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Water Festival kicks off this weekend in Summers County, but there is one event that is designed to encourage more people to come out. The Food, Fun, and Vendors event promises “A Taste of New River”. There will be several food trucks, a variety of vendors, and live music at […]
Greenbrier Valley Disability Awareness discussed accessibility at recent meeting
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – Greenbrier Valley Disability Awareness met recently for their monthly meeting. Mary Thompson, the first honoree of the White Sulphur Springs STRIDE Gala in 2023, led the discussion with the group regarding disability and accessibility issues. STRIDE stands for Supporting, Transforming, Rights, Inclusion and Disability Empowerment. Thompson has a genuine interest […] The post Greenbrier Valley Disability Awareness discussed accessibility at recent meeting appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Pulaski joins fight against foster care crisis with CarePortal
PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) - Neighbors helping neighbors. It’s the key to building a strong community. “What CarePortal really does is it models what we should be doing. It models an attitude of service . . . So recipients are blessed, responders are blessed, the community is blessed,” said Natalie Handy with Health Connect America. “And that’s what we want.”
Virginia Tech 2024 Position Preview Series, Tight End: Nick Gallo Has a Chance at Breakout Year
Virginia Tech will returning their starting tight end Nick Gallo in 2024. Gallo, a six-year senior, missed his fifth year in 2023 due to an injury in the presea
Former pastor charged with breaking into Lynchburg woman's home requests jury trial
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The former pastor charged with breaking into a Lynchburg woman's home is requesting a jury trial. Wednesday, Sergio Guardia was scheduled to be in court for a bench trial but that was continued because of the request. Back in November 2023, Maria Columna said through...
Ferrum park plan advances as supervisors agree to sell property
FERRUM, Va. (WDBJ) - Plans for a new community park in Ferrum cleared a major hurdle Tuesday night. The Franklin County Board of Supervisors agreed to sell the property to the local group that has been pushing for the project. The Friends of Ferrum Park have been working on the...
Virginia Tech: Odds released for the most likely teams to join the SEC next
There are more questions than answers surrounding the future of the ACC. This season the conference is welcoming SMU, California, and Stanford, while Clemson and Florida State are trying to exit. Easier said than done. Reports have surfaced over the last few days that the Big Ten and SEC do...
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup to Race at Martinsville Speedway
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Martinsville Speedway and the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin Wednesday announced that the spec series will hold an exhibition race as part of the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season finale event on Saturday, Oct. 26. Executives and drivers representing both series gathered at Martinsville Speedway Wednesday for the […]
One critically injured, one trapped in Galax head-on collision
GALAX, Va. (WFXR) – The Galax Fire Department has reported a two-vehicle accident with multiple people injured on July 17. According to Galax FD, around 5:12 p.m. on Wednesday, crews from several departments arrived on Towers Road to find a head-on collision with one person trapped inside a vehicle and multiple injuries.
County to seek grant money for Hurt Plaza
(Hurt) — Developers hope to land some grant dollars to pay for a rehabilitation project in the far northern end of Pittsylvania County. Last year, the town of Hurt used ARPA money to buy the Staunton Plaza Shopping Center for $165,000. Staunton River Supervisor Tim Dudley says the plan is to apply for grant money...
Danville Life Saving Crew aims for faster response with new Eastside station
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — When lives are on the line, time is of the essence. The Danville Life Saving Crew hopes an expansion of their services saves more lives. Crews recently got started on renovating a space that will soon be their Eastside station on South Boston Road. The...
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