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County Sunrise reopens for business
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) — Wednesday was an exciting day for the folks at County Sunrise as they reopened after a nearly three-month hiatus. The beloved breakfast and brunch spot shut down after a devastating tragedy hit a member of their staff. To prevent employees from losing income, they were absorbed into sister restaurant County Smoak, which expanded from five days a week to seven.
WFXR 2024 Wing Week: Rocky Mount Smokehouse
ROANOKE, VA (WFXR) — Whether you like’em, fried, smoked, or slathered in sauce, all week long, we are talkin’ chicken — or, should we say, chicken wings — for WFXR’s Wing Week!. WFXR News will highlight one of the many food vendors participating in...
K92 Roanoke Seeks Afternoon Host As Bob Patrick Departs After 22 Years
Mel Wheeler Inc. CHR “K92” WXLK Roanoke VA is seeking a new “afternoon star” as Bob Patrick has departed the station after a 22 year run. Program Director Chris Ryan says, “K92 has given a stellar start to some of the most successful on-air talent and Programmers in the business who’ve gone on to be successful in many major markets. If you have at least two years of on-air experience and can deliver a daily, compelling afternoon show that showcases your personality and ability to connect to listeners 18-49 send us your stuff. Promotions experience is also a big plus! Being adept at all social media platforms is required. If you want to work for one of the best privately owned companies in America, Wheeler Media would like to hear from you. This is a full-time position with benefits.” For more information visit the posting on the RadioInsight Jobs page.
Martinsville and the city of Franklin are growing younger faster than any other places in Virginia
Those two cities have seen their median ages drop more than anywhere else in the state, part of a demographic turnaround in some communities in the southern part of Virginia. The post Martinsville and the city of Franklin are growing younger faster than any other places in Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Bluefield Rescue Squad showcases newly dedicated ambulance
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — Bluefield Rescue Squad debuted their newly dedicated ambulance on Wednesday. The ambulance, wrapped in a burnt orange complete with black lettering and silhouettes of military personnel, is an homage to our nation’s and more specifically the Bluefield area’s veterans. Sean Cantrell, Administrator for Bluefield Rescue Squad, said he felt this is […]
Factory Flats Apartments brings new life into Buchanan’s historic Groendyk buildings
BUCHANAN, Va. (WDBJ) - A once-abandoned industrial site in Buchanan has been reborn as Factory Flats, a modern apartment complex that’s sparking residential interest and economic growth in the town. The former Groendyk Manufacturing buildings, now repurposed, are at the center of this transformation, set to become a vibrant...
‘Saturation Saturday’ checkpoints planned in Henrico, statewide Aug. 24
Law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia, including the Henrico Division of Police and Virginia State Police, will be hosting sobriety checkpoints in partnership with volunteers from Mothers Against Drunk Driving Saturday, Aug. 24. It’s part of the annual “Saturation Saturday” effort ahead of Labor Day weekend, designed to prevent drunk driving...
Roanoke County-based TMEIC to move HQ to Texas, but most jobs to remain
A spokesperson said only ‘a small number’ of employees will relocate and the company will continue to employ approximately 270 people locally. The post Roanoke County-based TMEIC to move HQ to Texas, but most jobs to remain appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Tech Football: ESPN FPI paints a disappointing outlook for 2024
We are 10 days away from the Virginia Tech football team kicking off the 2024 season. Expectations are high in Blacksburg this season with the Hokies getting a ton of retainment from their 2023 team and mixing in some key transfers on both sides of the ball, fans are thinking big entering the season.
Man wanted by 4 agencies arrested in Henry County, hiding under trap door
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – On August 20, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man wanted by several law enforcement agencies for a multitude of drug and other felony charges. On Tuesday, after receiving credible information, officers served a search warrant at a home on Jappa Road in Ridgeway for 44-year-old William Jackson Kennedy. […]
Lovingston El Mariachi restaurant opens at new location
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — El Mariachi has reopened at a new location in Lovingston. The restaurant originally located off of Main Street has moved to Front Street. El Mariachi serves Mexican food like tacos, fajitas and margaritas according to the owner. He said their old location was a...
Charlottesville’s about to become the second Virginia city to adopt ranked choice voting
Charlottesville’s about to become the second Virginia city to adopt ranked choice voting Charlottesville’s city council approved a draft ordinance this week that will allow the use of ranked choice voting next year — when primary elections will be held for some council seats. Though the measure will still need to formally pass at the […]
AARP Virginia, Mercy Chefs to host free Zoom series spotlighting healthy recipes on a budget
Portsmouth-based Mercy Chefs and AARP Virginia have announced a new partnership to spotlight food insecurity while also helping people cook healthy meals on a budget. The organizations will host “Dinner in a SNAP!” – an online series of free cooking demonstrations that will take place each Wednesday in September, from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., on Zoom. The series will demonstrate how to cook healthy meals using ingredients that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (or SNAP) benefits.
Woman asking for help locating mother’s ashes after they were mistakenly donated to Lowcountry Goodwill
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - A Virginia woman is asking the Lowcountry community to help locate her mother’s ashes after she says they were mistakenly donated to a Goodwill thrift store. Sarah Liberti tells WTOC that her father and mother were living together in Sun City before her mother...
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