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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 […]
Wanted man in Henry County arrested for multiple crimes
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A wanted man has been arrested for multiple crimes after a search warrant was executed at a home by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the man was wanted on outstanding warrants from several law enforcement agencies including Henry County Sheriff’s Office, City of Martinsville Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police.
Alleghany County investigators uncover alleged child predator in Oklahoma
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, VA (WSET) — An alleged sexual predator from Oklahoma is facing charges thanks in part to work done by investigators with Virginia's Alleghany County Sheriff's Office. On August 2, investigators with the office began an online conversation with a man who was later identified as James A....
Banks accused of pointing/brandishing firearm
Franklin Ward 6 Councilwoman Jessica Grant Banks has been accused of brandishing a firearm and threatening a woman in Franklin on Aug. 13. Banks has been charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor, according to the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System. The Southampton County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Monday, Aug. 19, noting that on […] The post Banks accused of pointing/brandishing firearm appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Danville Man Arrested for Multiple Break Ins in Pittsylvania County
Investigators with the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Danville Police Department have charged and arrested a Danville man for multiple break ins. 33-year-old Keaquan Anthony Glass was arrested in connection to the break in on August 2, at the Exxon Gas Station located at 5912 S Highway 29 in Blairs and for the May 2 break in at the Liberty Gas Station at 2120 Franklin Turnpike.
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