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Gone Shrimpin’: MD, VA Shrimp Harvests Return for 2024 Season
In the movie Forrest Gump, Alabama native Bubba proclaims, “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea.” Indeed, the south has long been known for its shrimp harvests, but the Chesapeake Bay? Not so much. In recent years, that’s been changing. Shrimp appear to be more abundant further north...
Generals Wrestling Pins Down Three Spots on All-State Team
LEXINGTON, Va. - Washington and Lee University had three student-athletes named to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) All-State College Division Wrestling Team on Friday. Evan Lindner, Nic Zamaloff, and John Santowski each earned honors for the first time. Evan Lindner, competing in the 149-pound weight class for the 2023-24...
Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
This story was reported by WHRO News. A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction last week on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company...
VTC debuts third season of ‘My Home Virginia’ series, feature notable state athletes
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has released the third season of its video series My Home Virginia, which follows Virginia-based athletes and the role the state played in their development and success. The third season of My Home Virginia features episodes about Keira D’Amato, Jon Lugbill, and Nicola Cranmer. D’Amato...
Area hospitals on top of security requirements
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - New state-mandated security requirements at hospital emergency rooms are no worry to Charlottesville-area healthcare providers. According to a state law that took effect at the beginning of July, Virginia emergency rooms must have round-the-clock security or police presence. The law also requires emergency departments, or ED’s...
Pike and Johnson County men arrested in Floyd drug case
Floyd County Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Martin Police Department arrested a Pike County and a Johnson County man on Thursday, July 11, following tips they received about drug trafficking in the Allen and Middle Creek communities. According the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department, Michael Ousely, 41, of Pikeville,...
Creeper Trail Ride to End Cancer happening this weekend
DAMASCUS, Va. (WCYB) — The Creeper Trail Ride to End Cancer is happening this weekend. The Creeper Trail Ride to End Cancer opening ceremony starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Damascus Town Park. Participants can ride their bikes, or take a part in the 5k walk. To learn more...
PRO-ART’S “CAMP CREATE” REVOLTS!
Matilda the Musical, Jr. on Stage at J. W. Adams Combined Middle School at Pound, VA. Pound, VA –This summer, Pro-Art welcomed students for a month-long residency at J.W. Adams—and now they’re ready to revolt! Pro-Art’s Camp Create! proudly presents Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical, JR.” on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th at 6 p.m. at J.W. Adams Combined School in Pound. The performances are free and open to the public, but donations to the long-term sustainability of the camp are appreciated. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.
Glade Spring installs new solar-powered emergency warning system
It was a night that many of us will never forget. On the night of April 27th, 2011, eleven tornadoes hit Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Four of those tornadoes were deadly. 14 people lost their lives. One of the worst tornadoes was an EF3 that touched down in Glade...
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