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Va. Department of Veterans services receives 4 donated minivans to transport vets to appointments
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services recently announced that four veterans care centers in Virginia have received new minivans to take veterans to medical appointments. The new minivans were donated by the Disabled American Veterans Department of Virginia and will be used to transport veterans to and from medical appointments...
988 hotline continues to save lives, two years in
NORFOLK, Va. — July marks the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launch across the nation. As the nation continues to grapple with a mental health crisis, this critical hotline has proven to be a lifesaver. Since its inception, 10 million people have used it to connect with a counselor on the phone to get immediate help.
College football analyst says Virginia Tech is loaded with draftable talent in 2024
It was a very quiet 2024 NFL Draft back in April in Detroit with no Virginia Tech players selected. That could change drastically for the Hokies come next April in Green Bay. The quiet draft for Virginia Tech three months ago was in part because some of the players who would have likely had their names called decided to come back for one more season in Blacksburg. The extra season in college is going to raise the draft stock for some of their players and one college football analyst, Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network, thinks the Hokies are "loaded with draftable talent this fall" and there have been positive reviews from across the league this summer.
Halifax police investigating shooting; 1 taken to the hospital
HALIFAX, Va. (WSET) — The Halifax Police Department said they are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday. According to police, the victim has been taken to the hospital and they have no further updates related to his condition. At this time the shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no indication of an active threat to the public.
3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia
On July 1, PetSmart PetsHotel in Alexandria, Virginia, contacted a dog owner about their canine companion’s passing while they were under its care. Following the incident, two more dogs died during or after their stay at the PetSmart facility. The case is still under investigation, and one of the canine’s bodies was sent for necropsy. […] The post 3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia appeared first on DogTime.
Alleghany Highlands YMCA is hosting its Back to School Bash
LOW MOOR, VA (VR) — The Alleghany Highlands YMCA is hosting its Back to School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will include a bouncy house, free swimming in the pool, a dunking booth, face painting and other games. Students can also enter drawings to win various prizes. […] The post Alleghany Highlands YMCA is hosting its Back to School Bash appeared first on The Virginian Review.
‘Permanently lost me,’ cries Walmart shopper after hour-long pickup delay as store admits ‘not the service you deserve’
A WALMART shopper has vowed to never return to the big box retailer after claiming to experience a major delay when picking up an order. As rampant theft has cost businesses hundreds of billions of dollars every year, many shoppers have sought out alternatives to shopping in person. Many have...
Two dead, including 5-year-old, on Virginia highway after vehicle strikes tractor trailer
Two people are dead, including a 5-year-old girl, after a vehicle hydroplaned in heavy rain this morning on Route 501 in Campbell County. The vehicle allegedly crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a tractor trailer head on. The driver, Madilyn Ballard, 26, of Altavista, along with a 5-year-old female...
Early 2024 Preview: Liberty vs Western Kentucky
We have begun our series of an early look ahead to the teams on Liberty’s 2024 schedule. We will give a quick preview of all 12 teams that stand in the Flames’ way of a second straight unbeaten season as second-year head coach Jamey Chadwell prepares his team to defend its 2023 CUSA title.
'Situation has been made safe' after gas leak on Lake Vista Drive in Forest, official says
FOREST, Va. (WSET) — A gas leak on Lake Vista Drive in Forest prompted emergency personnel response on Tuesday. The 400 block of the road was closed while officials worked on the situation alongside Columbia Gas. The Forest Volunteer Fire Department said homes in the area are sheltering in...
Lynchburg County Alert: New Study Links Prenatal Diet to 22% Lower Autism Risk. Doctors Explain
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Virginia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You. A new study has revealed that expectant mothers who stick to a healthy diet during pregnancy may...
LUCOM Class of 2028 participates in White Coat Ceremony
A group of 162 student-doctors donned the symbol of their status as medical students and future physicians — the white coat — in the 11th annual White Coat Ceremony for the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM), held over the weekend in the Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall.
Why Lynchburg's youth curfew failed to receive unanimous City Council support
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The 2023 shooting deaths of three minors in three separate crimes propelled the creation of Lynchburg’s city-wide youth curfew. Enacted in May of last year, the curfew states that persons under 18 are restricted from being outdoors between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. There...
Pinpoint Weather: Scattered storms likely on Tuesday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The warm, muggy, and rainy pattern continues across Southwest and Central Virginia. Expect a daily chance for scattered showers and storms throughout the work week. A stationary front will help provide the region with scattered showers and storms on Tuesday. While a few morning showers are possible, increasing rain chances are slated […]
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