Rural Retreat
LATEST NEWS
Most Northern Virginia land is reserved for single-family detached homes, research finds
This story was reported by WAMU . On just over 70% of the developable land in Northern Virginia, there’s only one thing you can build: a single-family detached house. That’s the lead finding of research into the region’s zoning restrictions from a group of scholars at George Mason University’s Mercatus Center.
Virginia abandoned mine land receives federal boost
(The Center Square) — Old coal mining sites in Southwest Virginia are being repurposed into places of business, outdoor recreation, entertainment, and greener forms of energy production thanks to $10 million in recently awarded federal grants. Since 2017, various development projects in Southwest Virginia have received federal funding through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program. The program contributes to projects involving mine land that was active before 1977 in...
Virginia impacted by salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers, hundreds sick across 31 states
A multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has sickened at least 449 people across in 31 states -- including Virginia -- with 125 of those needing hospitalization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said last week.
HCAR Report: Sales climb slightly during July
HIGH COUNTRY — The High Country Real Estate Market of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties saw sales climb slightly during July, according to the High Country Association of Realtors monthly report. For July, there were 201 closed sales on single-family and condo/townhouse properties, totaling $125.7 million. The combined median sales price was $478,500. Inventory: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga Counties had 795 active single-family and condo/townhouse listings during July,...
Bluefield University welcomes new president, Dr. Steve Peterson
Dr. Steve Peterson was welcomed as the tenth President of Bluefield University on August 19, 2024, and addressed the faculty and staff at an employee breakfast, encouraging them to continue excelling in their roles and embrace innovation and decisive action.
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway to play BRMC on Aug. 31
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway will perform as part of the Deep Roots, Many Voices: Summer Outdoor Concert Series on Saturday, Aug. 31, in the Blue Ridge Music Center’s outdoor amphitheater on the Blue Ridge Parkway just south of Galax, Virginia. Harper O'Neill will open the show at 7 p.m.
Bluefield University announces opening of new campus store
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) — Apparel for the Bluefield University Rams can now be bought at Bluefield University’s campus. According to a press release from Bluefield University, the apparel can be bought at the campus store in Shott Hall, as well as online. Those who want to purchase apparel from the store can customize their designs, […]
Lynchburg City Schools asks students to return inappropriate book
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg City Schools have asked families of elementary school students to return bags given to students that may contain a book with inappropriate materials. On Enrollment Day, LCS gave out clear, drawstring bags that contained books and other reading materials that were donated by the Virginia...
Ballad aid station opened at Spearhead Trails
CLINTWOOD, Va. (WJHL) — Ballad Health has opened a medical aid station at Spearhead Trails’ Sportsman Adventures Complex in Clintwood. According to the health system, the new aid station will be an important tool during medical emergencies. The aid station was made possible when Ballad and Norton Community Hospital donated a trauma kit containing a […]
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.