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The Harvester highlights upcoming shows
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Harvester Performance Center is showcasing a variety of acts to wrap up the summer and kick off the fall. Marketing Director Chris West joined Here @ Home to encourage people to travel down to Rocky Mount to enjoy the musicians and bands stopping at their stage.
CAMC Named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report
RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) – CAMC has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings for 2024-25 by U.S. News & World Report. This is the second year in a row CAMC has earned this designation. CAMC also has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital in eight procedures/conditions including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, […] The post CAMC Named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Severe Drought Impacts Albemarle, Greene, Madison; Extreme Conditions in Augusta
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of Tuesday, 37% of Virginia is experiencing severe drought, with 11% in extreme drought. Albemarle, Greene, and Madison counties are among those in severe drought. Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Page, Warren, and Frederick counties are facing extreme drought conditions. While recent rain showers have provided some relief, meteorologists indicate that significant improvements are still needed to overcome the drought situation. The prolonged dry spell has raised concerns about water supply and agricultural impacts across the Commonwealth.
Man who escaped Oregon prison 30 years ago was found in Georgia with a stolen identity, authorities say
(CNN) — A man who escaped from an Oregon state prison nearly 30 years ago and stole the identity of a deceased child was captured in Georgia on Tuesday, according to authorities. Steven Craig Johnson, who had been convicted of sexual abuse charges, escaped from a prison work detail...
College Students Learning on the Job with ZMM Architects and Engineers
Interns at ZMM Architects and Engineers (ZMM) are gaining real-world experience by working collaboratively with fellow interns and professional staff. The 17 students are seeing their classroom knowledge come to life in projects that benefit communities across the region. Our interns support operations across the firm in our Charleston, WV,...
$74,000 in counterfeit money recovered in Alderson
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – Police in Alderson have recovered an astounding $74,000 in counterfeit money following an investigation. According to an official statement, the counterfeit money was “in denominations of 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills.” Officers remind the public to “Please be responsible and diligent by checking the bills at your businesses and or […] The post $74,000 in counterfeit money recovered in Alderson appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Woman robbed while waiting for food; car stolen in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Danville Police Department is looking for the person who robbed a woman and stole her car. Around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the Pizza Hut restaurant in the 3000 block of Riverside Drive. A woman reported a male had taken her car and personal items at gunpoint while she was sitting in the parking lot.
Giles awarded $200k grant to support reuse study for decommissioned Appalachian Power coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant
GILES COUNTY, Va. – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant. The Glen Lyn plant, which opened in 1919, was one of the oldest...
First listening session for Virginia cellphone-free classrooms Thursday
MANASSAS, Va. — It's one of the few issues lately that has people on both sides of the aisle agreeing: taking away cellphones from students in school. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order last week for this to happen in Virginia K-12 public schools. It's music to...
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