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Radford Receives Grant for VCI Site
Radford, VA – The City of Radford was recently awarded a $3.5 million grant from the Virginia Business Ready Site Program for their VCI property located on West Main Street. According to the Governor of Virginia’s press release, the program is administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership in collaboration with localities, utilities, and state agencies “to fund infrastructure improvements that build operations-ready sites for employers and manufacturers ready to expand in the Commonwealth”.
Animal abuse investigation underway at Danville pet business
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Danville Police Department is investigating animal abuse at a pet business on Ash Street, where police say a dozen dogs were seized in poor condition. The evening of Thursday, August 15, officers responded to a complaint of possible animal abuse and neglect at Danville Pet...
WDBJ7 Archive: Looking back on Lakeside Amusement Park
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - August 16 is National Amusement Park Day, and WDBJ7 is celebrating by looking back on the legacy of Lakeside Amusement Park. Lakeside Amusement Park opened in 1920, located at the intersection of Route 419 and Route 460 and nestled near Dixie Caverns and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Local resident traveling in Europe spots Lynchburg Police patch at pub in Dublin, Ireland
(WSET) — A local resident traveling on holiday in Europe had a reminder of home at the famous Temple Bar pub in Dublin, Ireland. Brigitta Cassidy said she was just "grabbing a pint" at the pub with her best friend when she spotted a "little piece of home on the wall."
E.C. Glass students get a 'fresh start with a fresh look' for the new school year
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Some students at E.C. Glass High School are heading into the new school year with a new look, thanks to the 'Glow up at Glass' event, held during registration on Thursday. E.C. Glass's Future Center Director Kara Douglas said a partnership between Beacon of Hope...
Norfolk casino again on city’s agenda and other Virginia headlines
“Long-planned Norfolk casino once again on agenda for city review.” — Virginian-Pilot “1-year-old Virginia girl killed in Prince George’s Co. crash after Amber Alert, police chase.” — WTOP “Four years after Democrats overhauled Virginia’s elections, Youngkin says they’re safe and fair.” — Radio IQ “Hunter to serve jail time for killing Richmond’s beloved ‘Hollywood buck’.” […]
Richmond’s public spending database no longer accessible
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Man injured in Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man is injured after a Friday shooting in Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department. Police say crews received reports of shots fired around 7 a.m. in the 1700 block of Hanover Avenue NW. According to police, a man was found suffering from a gunshot...
Danville schools’ 2022-23 student safety incidents revealed in state report
DANVILLE, Va. – 10 News is your Back-to-School Authority, and with kids heading back to school, we know safety is top of mind. So, we’re working for you to break down the latest state report that documents student safety incidents in Southwest Virginia schools. All Virginia public schools...
FIRST ALERT: Strong to severe storms possible this weekend
Passing showers and storms are likely throughout Friday. We will likely see multiple waves of moisture during the day. Storms could produce locally heavy rain and gusty winds. There will be a slightly higher chance of severe storms on Saturday. The timing will favor the evening and early overnight. The main concerns are damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall.
State Police will increase patrol on Route 460 this weekend as students head for college
There are 222 miles of U.S. Route 460 between Petersburg and Christiansburg, and the Virginia State Police plans to patrol every inch of it this weekend as college students start returning to school for the fall semester. This week, VSP announced “Operation College Safe Return” will be run Aug. 16-17 along that highway transversing at least eight counties, five cities and five incorporated towns. The agency said Route 460 was chosen because of its proximity to seven...
Virginia retailer retiring, closing business after nearly 50 years
GALAX, Va. — Maurice Vaughan Furniture here is closing after 48 years in business, as its namesake owner is retiring. As first reported by The Carroll (Va.) News, the store is beginning its going-out-of-business sale on Aug. 15 at its 50,000-square-foot showroom at 610 E. Stuart Drive in Galax. The building is available for leasing.
Million dollar economic impact expected in PDGA Championship hosted in Virginia
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Millions of dollars and thousands of people are expected to come to Forest to watch the best in the world compete in disc golf. The 2024 Professional Disc Golf World Championships is an event two years in the making. Between media, staff, and spectators,...
Roanoke federal courthouse is moving toward being renamed to Reuben E. Lawson Building
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Richard H. Poff Federal Courthouse in Roanoke may be renamed to the Reuben E. Lawson Federal Courthouse. This July, Congressman Cline cleared the bill to change the name with the Speaker of the House. Now the bill must be passed by the full House...
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