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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...
Broad Street Deli receives $5,000 start small grant
On Thursday, August 15, Broad Street Deli located at 519-A Broad Street Altavista, was awarded a $5,000 Start Small Campbell Grant. On hand for the presentation was Claude Dixon, Campbell County Economic Development Business Programs Coordinator; Tom Lawton, Altavista District's representative for Board of Supervisors; Frank Rogers, Campbell County Administrator; and David Green, Altavista on Track's Executive Director.
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.
‘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...
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.
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...
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. […]
Auburn High School cancels varsity football season
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – High school football will be starting in the next couple of weeks, however, the fields at Montgomery County’s Auburn High School will be empty Friday nights this year and the stands will be dark, as the school canceled its varsity football season. The...
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 […]
38th annual Chili Championship coming up in Marion, Virginia
Ken Heath with the Town of Marion, gets us ready for all of the food, fun, music and of course chili…coming up on September 21st at the 38th annual Chili Championship! Please check out the video to find out more about this great event in “America’s Coolest Hometown”.
Experts say students are at disadvantage when taught by a long-term substitute
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) — Substitute teachers are meant to fill the gap for a short period of time, some just for a day or two. However, others can hold the position for several months, which is happening more often as divisions face a teacher shortage. Substitute teachers are filling...
Missing Missouri Teen Possibly In Charlottesville Area: Sherriff’s Office Seeks Information
Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW): The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children alongside the Howell County Sherriff’s office in southern Missouri are seeking any information on 17-year-old Abigail Lawless of West Plains, Missouri. Officials say Lawless vanished from her family home in the middle of the night of August 17th, leaving a note behind that said she thought she would be better off living on her own. Missouri State Highway Patrol said Lawless may be headed to Virginia accompanying someone she met online.
BOEM seeks public input on possible wind energy areas
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management officials are asking for feedback on possible commercial wind energy development in areas totaling 13.47 million acres off the coasts of North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, or Central Atlantic 2. BOEM announced Wednesday that it will publish in the Federal Register on...
Virginia sees drop in chronic absenteeism, state focuses on student recovery
Chronic absenteeism, a long-standing issue in Virginia's education system, is experiencing a decline, according to recent data from the Virginia Department of Education. The data illustrates a 16% drop this year compared to last year.
Home Sales Pick Up in Virginia as Mortgage Rates Drop and Inventory Grows
As we head into fall, buyers see more options coming to market across the state According to the July 2024 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, there were 9,947 homes sold throughout the state in July 2024, an influx of 962 sales from last July, reflecting a 10.7% increase. Inventory continues to expand in […]
Hear Together: Little Hands VA Big Diaper Drive
Little Hands VA is a Richmond based nonprofit serving families and children in Central Virginia as the region’s diaper bank. In Central Virginia, 1 in 2 families experience diaper need, so this September 23-October 23, they are hosting their Big Diaper Drive in efforts to help wipe out diaper need and ensure that Virginia’s littlest ones are clean, happy and healthy.
Food Lion invests $365M to remodel stores in North Carolina, Virginia
Fueled by a $365 million capital investment, Food Lion is ready to unveil remodeled stores in the greater Raleigh-Durham, N.C., area and in Mecklenburg County, Va., the company announced. The Salisbury, N.C.-based grocery retailer will hold ribbon-cutting events at 167 stores on Aug. 21. The upgraded stores include a new,...
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