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Girl with rare disorder dies at age 11: ‘Fought to the end’
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Gray News) - A little girl from Roanoke, Virginia, who was recently placed in hospice care, has died, according to her family on Facebook. Meg Burrow, 11, had a “rare genetic condition called CTBP-1, where she is the 13th person in the world to be diagnosed with it,” the girl’s mother, Meredith Burrow, said in 2023.
TikTok food critic Keith Lee boosts business at Virginia restaurants
A TikTok food critic with millions of followers demonstrated how he can make or break a restaurant with a single video when he visited the D.C. area this week. Las Vegas native Keith Lee stopped by Okonomi Asian Grill — also known as the “Asian Chipotle” for its custom rice bowls — in Fairfax, Virginia, and business has been booming.
SMLCA earns season-opening win over the Virginia Spartans 28-8
ROANOKE, Va. – Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy opened its season on the road making a trek to the Star City to battle the Virginia Spartans. The Ospreys earned the 28-8 victory in a game that featured multiple turnover for both teams in the first half. Even with that, SMLCA was able to hold a 14-0 advantage at halftime.
Bedford County Fair returns for the first time since 2019
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — From fresh squeezed lemonade to the Ferris Wheel, there's something for everyone at the fair. The event is put on by the non-profit Bedford County Fair, not the county itself. Superintendent of the fair, Joy Powers, said it's run completely by volunteers and something...
WATCH: Floyd Living Traditions Festival returns this weekend
FLOYD, Va. – Music and the arts return to Floyd this weekend for the second annual Floyd Living Traditions Festival Saturday. The event celebrates Appalachian traditions and heritage featuring nearly 70 artists and seven musical performances. Demonstrations and events will also be happening throughout the day at the Floyd...
Photos: Surfers battle for East Coast Surfing Championship finals
Surfers from around the world competed in the Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championship finals on Aug. 25, 2024, in Virginia Beach. Blayr Barton and Alana Lopez won the Virginia Beach Pro presented by Coastal Edge ECSC, respectively. ©2024 The Virginian-Pilot. Visit pilotonline.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
First Warning Forecast: Rising heat and humidity for the work week
Meteorologist April Loveland's First Warning Forecast. Get ready for plenty of sunshine today as temperatures climb slightly to the low and mid 80s. Dewpoints will still be in the low 60s, which is still considered comfortable. Things start to warm up a bit more as we kick off the work...
Dominion Energy Acquires Major Offshore Wind Farm Lease off Virginia Coast
RICHMOND, Va. — Dominion Energy has secured a significant offshore wind lease area off the coast of Virginia Beach, furthering its commitment to renewable energy development. The company won the…
Virginia lifeguard will represent US at Lifesaving World Championships
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Lifeguards in Virginia Beach protect beachgoers and keep them safe while they enjoy the sand and surf, and one of them is using her experience in saving a life by representing the United States in the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships. The competition is taking...
Norfolk State tops Virginia State in Battle for Big State baseball game
HAMPTON, VA (WTKR)- Norfolk State and Virginia State both have strong baseball history. Those who left their fingerprints on the respective programs were showcasing that Saturday night. The second annual Battle for Big State charity alumni baseball game was held at War Memorial Stadium, pitting alumni from the Spartans up...
Participants tour Norfolk greening projects to address climate change
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — More than 100 visitors participated in Norfolk Urban greening project offered by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to address climate change, according to a release. Visitors stopped by schools and parks to receive to look at the 10 private and public projects throughout the city transformed by green infrastructure. “Each of these […]
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