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Fourteen projects in Virginia get millions in loans for affordable, special needs housing
Fourteen projects in Virginia have received more than $22 million in loans for affordable and special needs housing throughout the state. The projects will create and preserve 877 total units for low-income and extremely low-income households. Despite the need, no projects were selected in Staunton, Augusta County or Waynesboro. Three...
BAE Systems Selects Parsons Corporation for Modernization Project at Radford Army Ammunition Plant
RADFORD, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has selected Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), a leading national security and global infrastructure company, to begin initial designs for the modernization of the Alternate Nitrate Ester Manufacturing Facility at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP). Under this two-year, $15.4 million contract, Parsons will prepare a series of preliminary design packages for the RFAAP manufacturing facility. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716270591/en/ Radford Army Ammunition Plant, propellant provider for the U.S. Department of Defense. (Credit: BAE Systems)
Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed most election bills of any governor in the first half of 2024
Thirty-eight bills related to elections passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly in the first half of 2024. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed 13 of these, the most vetoes of election-related legislation by any governor during the period. Despite the vetoes, the 25 new laws related to elections adopted this year are the most of any state with a divided government.
Virginia Tech expert urges mental health talks in construction
Construction is a big industry in our region, but recent studies show construction workers are nearly five times more likely to die from mental health-related issues compared to an accident on site. We met with experts from Virginia Tech and they tell us every year there are around 1,000 accidental...
SML Pirate Days happening July 19-21
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Smith Mountain Lake is holding its annual Pirate Days July 19 through 21 with music, food, and plenty of pirates!. The Commodore of Pirate Days, P.J. Nagel, and Marina Manager at Goodhue Boating Company Blacksburg, Scott Schlesser, speak with 7@four about this event. You can learn...
Virginia Tech in the mix for 4-star Class of 2025 safety
One area of recruiting that Virginia Tech football has excelled in the spring and early summer was recruiting within the state of Virginia. Currently, 10 of the Hokies 14 commitments in the Class of 2025 are from the Commonwealth and there are in the mix for one of the top remaining players in the class.
Republican Lynchburg City Council Candidate arrested, charged with stalking
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A candidate for City Council Ward 2 has been arrested and is currently in jail. According to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail, Rodney Hubbard is facing two charges from an incident on July 6 and was booked on the 11th. Hubbard is charged with "Stalking:...
Supporters flock to Trump Town, driving sales sky high
BOONES MILL, Va. – Trump Town, a Trump merchandise store in Boones Mill, is seeing a business boom following the shooting. The owner tells us that even since Saturday afternoon when the news broke, they’ve been packed. They stayed open until nearly midnight on Saturday, so everyone who...
Ticket Tuesday: Virginia Tech vs. Clemson
UPDATE (July 16, 1:10 p.m. ET): The Ticket Tuesday offer for Clemson is officially sold out. Season tickets are currently the only way to get access to the matchup. Don't miss out a second time and reserve your seats. Virginia Tech Athletics’ summer promotion, ‘Ticket Tuesday’, is approaching its conclusion...
Burgos named to ESPN Post-Spring Sleeper Pick Watchlist
BLACKSBURG – With less than 50 days until the 2024 season, defensive lineman Keyshawn Burgos is gaining significant attention, being named to ESPN’s post-spring football sleeper picks to watch ahead of the upcoming season. ESPN evaluated players who could be considered hidden gems for each post-spring Top 25 team and Burgos ranked No. 21 among fierce contenders.
Virginia Tech men's soccer announces Watts as assistant coach
BLACKSBRUG – Virginia Tech head coach Mike Brizendine announced the hiring of assistant coach Matt Watts on Tuesday. Watts comes to Blacksburg following eight years in charge of Nova Southeastern (DII), posting a 64-44-14 record with the Sharks. His tenure was highlighted by a Final Four run in 2021, while his program claimed its first Sunshine State Conference (SSC) title in the same year.
Shoemakers Restaurant in the Craddock Terry Hotel relaunches Tuesday
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Shoemakers Restaurant at the Craddock Terry Hotel is relaunching Tuesday with a new chef and a new menu. The restaurant still has that historic feel from the shoe factory that was there back in 1888, but now the menu is lighter. The new chef comes from...
Portsmouth restaurant suing Virginia ABC over alcohol sale guidelines
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth restaurant is the face of a group suing Virginia’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) over a rule it says goes against the state’s constitution. Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill says regulations set forth by Virginia ABC violate its 14th Amendment...
Isaiah Tuck: From West Virginia to above the Arctic Circle
CAMP CREEK, WV (WVNS) — A Ghent man is making his television debut on the History Channel series Alone. Contestants are dropped off and compete to outlast each other in an incredibly harsh environment. Isaiah Tuck is a West Virginia Game Warden and Air National Guardsman from Ghent who appears on season 11 of Alone, […]
SRO GT World Challenge is gearing up for Virginia International Raceway this weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The SRO GT World Challenge is gearing up for this weekend’s races at the Virginia International Raceway (VIR) with some of the industry’s top drivers, like Blacksburg native James Clay and high-performing cars including Toyota GR86 and Ferrari. The Fanatec GT World Challenge is an international championship organized by SRO Motorsports […]
Artist, philanthropist P. Buckley Moss dies; legacy lives on through art, education
The art world is in mourning after learning today that P. Buckley Moss died on Saturday after a short illness. She was 91. Born on May 20, 1933, Patricia Moss discovered her passion for art at a young age. Moss was dyslexic. She discovered her artistic potential and enrolled in a high school for the fine arts, and later, graduated from New York’s Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
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