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Martinsville Middle School teacher publishes book on Patrick County history
PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - In Patrick County, there are hundreds of stories that make up its town origins and people who paved the way for the next generations. A Martinsville Middle School teacher took a deep dive into the county’s records, publishing her first book about its history over decades.
US News and World Reports names local hospital among the best in the nation
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – When you need to go to the hospital, you want to be sure that the one you are going to is a good one. In that vein, Princeton locals have some reassuring news. WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is ranked one of the best in the nation according to U.S. News […]
Many state, city government services disrupted by CrowdStrike outage
State and city governments are reporting disruptions caused by a faulty update to CrowdStrike cybersecurity software Friday morning, mainly knocking administrative systems offline and delaying the delivery of some services. State and local governments join the large number of organizations worldwide where operations have been disrupted, a list that includes...
‘Brain Health’ mushroom gummies found to contain illegal hallucinogens
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Mushroom gummies being sold to promote brain function may contain the illegal hallucinogen psylocibin and other harmful ingredients not listed on the label, UVA Health experts are warning in a press release after five people — including a 3-year-old child — were sickened. A spate...
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Possible record stormy stretch of weather unfolding in South
Start your day with the latest weather news. A cold front that marched across the country this week is stalling and has become the focus of a prolonged period of wet weather in the southern U.S.
Three Virginia men facing drug-related charges in Alleghany Co.
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office reports three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force alerted patrol […]
New poll shows Trump leading Biden in Virginia, political analyst says Biden is in ‘deep trouble’
"The real question is, is any of this getting to Biden? Do the people around him tell him?" said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics. "He is in deep, deep, deep, trouble."
Celebrating Young Talent in 18 Under 18 with Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia
Season 2 / Episode #7: Celebrating Young Talent in 18 Under 18 with Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia. In our July episode, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on the exceptional young talents featured in our 18 Under 18 initiative, presented in partnership with Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia (JASWVA). This feature highlights some of the brightest young minds in our region, showcasing their talents, achievements and community contributions.
Commonwealth Games return to Liberty this weekend
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - For the 35th year, Virginia Amateur Sports is holding its biggest weekend for athletes across the state in this weekend’s Commonwealth Games. The event once again returns to Liberty University starting Friday, when thousands of athletes gather to compete in more than 30 events. “It’s...
Kentucky isn't a Top 15 state for the 'swinger lifestyle' but 3 of its neighbors are
Conservative-leaning Kentucky is not a swing state in the political sense — nor, as it turns out, in the bedroom. Swinging — or wife-swapping, as it used to be called — is the practice of exchanging partners for sex. New search data recently revealed the top 15 states most interested in swinging. Adult...
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