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LRC Chair suggests media coverage of arrested, jailed City Council candidate is race-based
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — When a Republican Lynchburg City Council candidate was arrested and charged with stalking and filming someone without consent, ABC13 worked to cover the story. Rodney Hubbard, the candidate endorsed by the Lynchburg Republican Committee, is running for the Ward 2 seat in Lynchburg. But the...
Virginia Tech graduate is now an Emmy Award-winning TV producer
After spending many hours editing film in the dark room, a 1992 Virginia Tech graduate has taken the skills he honed in Blacksburg to his work in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Ross Breitenbach, a marketing major with a minor in communications, is now an Emmy Award-winning producer who...
Teriyaki Madness to open first location in Lynchburg, Virginia
American restaurant chain Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) has signed a franchise agreement to open its first location in Lynchburg, Virginia. This is the brand’s fifth location in the state and adds to its growing presence, which now includes 150 units across 40 US states. The agreement was signed with new...
New River Valley Fair happening July 22-27
DUBLIN, Va. (WDBJ) - The New River Valley Fair is happening July 22 through 27 at the New River Valley Fairgrounds. The six-day annual fair will take place Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will include rides, food, games, a petting zoo, shows, and more.
Campbell County plans $11M industrial hub, largest project in a decade
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Campbell County is working on an 11-million-dollar project to bring a large industrial building to the county. It's their largest project in over a decade, bringing a 100,000-square-foot structure to Seneca Commerce Park in Rustburg. "We have combined two of our lots, so it's...
Northside HS Senior creates new mural for downtown Roanoke as part of Art Gallery
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– The Western Virginia Water Authority and Roanoke Public Libraries announced it is hosting a public art gallery until July 26 at the Roanoke Main Library in Downtown Roanoke. The art gallery features work from more than 30 local high school artists who submitted original works, including paintings, pencil drawings, and digital art […]
Music @ Melrose to unite neighbors through jazz performances
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) -Celebrating culture and empowering community, that is the mission of Melrose Plaza as the campus brings together resources for people in Northwest Roanoke. While the plaza gears up to welcome its official tenants, it wants to bring neighbors together for a fun event featuring local and national...
Five Inducted Into VIAHA’s Hall of Fame
The induction of five persons into the 2024 Virginia Interscholastic Association Heritage Association (VIAHA) Hall of Fame took place Friday evening June 21 in Charlottesville at the DoubleTree by Hilton. They joined a host of persons inducted into the VIAHA’s Hall of Fame since the ceremony began in 2016.
Proposed historical marker would highlight the life of Roanoke’s Arthur Taubman
Taubman was a businessman who founded Advance Auto Parts, and a humanitarian who helped an estimated 500 European Jews flee to the U.S. during World War II. The post Proposed historical marker would highlight the life of Roanoke’s Arthur Taubman appeared first on Cardinal News.
Roanoke County hosting first-ever Summer Field Day
SALEM, Va. – If you’re looking for a fun reason to take the kids outside this weekend, look no further than Roanoke County’s first-ever Summer Field Day. This free event includes a bouncy house, a water slide, and food vendors. There will also be various emergency vehicles there for kids to explore.
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 18, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 18, 2024, results for each game:. DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 3-2-7, FB: 2. Day: 1-3-8, FB: 0. Check Pick 3 payouts and...
Visit these 5 designated dark sky parks to watch Perseid meteor shower in Virginia
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Do you enjoy stargazing or just need some weekend plans? The Perseid meteor shower could be visible now through Aug. 24 and you can get a good view at five parks in Virginia which were designated as International Dark Sky Parks by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). These five parks […]
After VMSDEP repeal, military families call on lawmakers to end the practice of ‘legislating through the budget’
After months of intense debate, Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill repealing recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). Although they are happy with the repeal, military families now have their sights set on a new goal.
Multi-state deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills New Jersey resident
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans about a listeria outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people across 12 states, believe to be linked to deli meat.As of Friday, 28 people have fallen ill -- all of whom have been hospitalized -- and two people have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, according to the federal health agency.New York is the state with the most cases at seven, followed by Maryland with six. States that have also reported cases include Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia...
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