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Army vet receives Quilt of Valor in time for the Fourth
ROANOKE, Alabama — The Georgia-Alabama State Line Chapter of the Quilts of Valor recently awarded a quilt to an Army veteran who saw services in Afghanistan. David Jeremiah Jones is originally from Roanoke and received the quilt at the home of his mother, Teresa Barber. Representing the local chapter in the ceremony were Debra Alexander […] The post Army vet receives Quilt of Valor in time for the Fourth appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Local offices, businesses closed for the Fourth of July
Perhaps the most patriotic holiday of the year in the United States comes in mid-summer. The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, celebrates the emancipation of the American colonies from British rule. It’s only fitting that the federal holiday be celebrated in earnest with the help of closures around the community. Starting at the county […] The post Local offices, businesses closed for the Fourth of July appeared first on Valley Times-News.
New Welcome Sign for LaFayette revealed
Community leaders, local officials, members of the media and area residents gathered for a city welcome sign reveal ceremony on Highway 50 adjacent to New Mount Sellers Missionary Baptist Church during the late morning hours of Thursday, June 27th of 2024. Some of the notable guests included Mayor Kenneth Vines,...
Chambers County expands access to virtual healthcare
LAFAYETTE, Ala. (WTVM) - The Chambers County Health & Wellness Center in Lafayette is expanding with the installation of an OnMed care station. These stations allow patients to meet with licensed healthcare professionals via a TV monitor. At the end of 2023, officials said the Chambers County station was the most used in the country and that metric has not changed in 2024.
Know before you go: Local ordinances, safety tips for fireworks displays
The sky will be lit up with fireworks displays on Thursday as the community celebrates Independence Day but for those interested in igniting their own show, it’s important to know what local city ordinances have to say. The post Know before you go: Local ordinances, safety tips for fireworks displays appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Pavilion completion, community outreach event at Health Center
Local officials, community leaders and nonprofit staff gathered for a new pavilion project completion celebration along with a community outreach event at the Chambers County Community Health and Wellness Center in LaFayette during the afternoon hours of Thursday, June 27th of 2024. Grant money provided by the Coosa Valley Resource...
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