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'Change their bodies, change their lives': New gym, Iron Sanctuary, opening in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A new gym, Iron Sanctuary, is opening in Lynchburg at 2225 Lakeside Drive. Owner Spencer Schock said this has been a long time coming. My dream has always been to own a gym... I saw an opportunity to come in, fill the need, and turn it more into a bodybuilding, powerlifting style gym for my clients and also members of the city.
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Summer Research Program: Shaping Future Veterinarians Through Scientific Discovery
This summer, students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine traded their stethoscopes for lab coats as they delved into the world of biomedical, clinical, and public health research. The Summer Veterinary Student Research Program, now in its 17th year, offered these future veterinarians an immersive 11-week experience that allowed them to explore scientific questions with the potential to impact both animal and human health.
Dukes working toward playoff form
Some key returners lead a Windsor High School varsity football team that is looking to record more regular season victories en route to a playoff berth in 2024. “Our expectations are to increase our win total, unite as a team and work toward getting into the playoffs,” Dukes Head Coach Benjamin DuBois said. This is […] The post Dukes working toward playoff form appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Festival grant applications due Aug. 31
Smithfield VA Events, the nonprofit organization that hosts three annual festivals at the Windsor Castle manor house, is accepting grant applications through Aug. 31 for the festivals that will be held in 2025. The nonprofit hosts the BOB Fest, an all-you-can-eat festival highlighting Bloody Marys, oysters and Brunswick stew, in January, followed by the Wine […]
Take it easy on the roads school is in session
The new school year has begun that means more cars and pedestrians on the road. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. School is back in session which means slower traffic and lots of children at bus stops, crossing the roads and in cars waiting to be dropped off or picked up at school. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has some reminders for students who are making their own way to and from school.
Fine Arts Center opens Blacksburg location
Local artists will be featured at a second location for the. Blacksburg, VA, August 19. For the past 46 years, the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley has been a champion for art and the artists in the region. Thanks to the help of Blacksburg entrepreneur, Jane Bonomo, and a committee of dedicated artists and art supporters, the Center will open a second location in Blacksburg on September 4.
Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt: Hokies Remain Double-Digit Favorite One Week Before the Season Opener
College football is officially back today. The season is going to kick off with a huge ACC matchup between Georgia Tech and Florida State, but most of the progr
People come to celebrate the life of Virginia Beach firefighter
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — People came to Pups and Pints in Virginia Beach to remember the life of Virginia Beach firefighter, Matt Gallina, who passed away from cancer. Friends and family spoke about how great Gallina was and how he will be missed. People were asked to wear baseball jerseys, something that Gallina loved. […]
Countdown to Kickoff 2024: 6 Days
Old Dominion transfer LaMareon James brings a big boost to the TCU secondary 6 | CB LaMareon James TCU brought in a large group of newcomers in 2024 to help bolter a defensive backfield that was losing star Josh Newton to the NFL, with a key addition being Old Dominion transfer cornerback LaMareon James. The Norfolk, Virginia native had a standout 2023 with the Monarchs, earning Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt with 59 tackles, 10 passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and an interception returned for a touchdown. Also serving as the ODU return specialist, James earned All-Conference honors as a kick...
New Army Training Facility for NATO Soldiers
AUGUST 24, 2024 – Supreme Allied Commander Transformation French Air Force Gen. Philippe Lavigne opened a new Army Combat Fitness Test facility at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads during a ribbon cutting ceremony here Aug. 22. Cutting the ribbon alongside Lavigne were U.S. Army Lt. Col. Natalie Meng, Greg...
Council to hear new logistics center proposal
The Windsor Town Council will be holding a work session Tuesday, Aug. 27, in response to a request from the developer of the Tidewater Logistics Center warehouse project, which had been proposed for placement on the outskirts of Windsor near the Lovers Lane and Keaton Avenue neighborhoods. Some residents in those neighborhoods, as well as […] The post Council to hear new logistics center proposal appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
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