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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.
Virginia Tech Football: 2025 Recruiting Tracker
One area that Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry knew he needed to improve on when he was hired as head coach of the Hokies three years ago, it was with in-state recruiting. The previous coach, Justin Fuente, did not handle recruiting in the Commonwealth the way he should have and lost several recruits to major programs outside of Virginia.
Averett University and Hitachi Energy Collaborate to Elevate Educational Attainment in the Dan River Region
Beginning in August 2024, full-time employees of Hitachi Energy can enroll online in robust offerings through a competitive tuition benefit program resulting in no out-of-pocket tuition to the employee-students. “Averett is dedicated to bolstering the local workforce and facilitating accessible educational routes that pave the way for career progression,” said...
City of Radford receives grant to clean up old foundry property
RADFORD, Va. – Radford City has received a $3,500,000 grant in their efforts to restore the old foundry property. “It is always going to be known as the foundry here in Radford, but we have renamed it to the West Radford Commerce Park,” said Kim Repass, Radford City economic development director.
Virginia schools post SOL improvements, but most results still lag pre-pandemic levels
Statewide, chronic absenteeism dropped from 19% in 2022-2023 to 16% in 2023-2024. The post Virginia schools post SOL improvements, but most results still lag pre-pandemic levels appeared first on Cardinal News.
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