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New Life Church Announces 9th Annual Labor Day Fireworks Blast
Pickaway, Ohio — New Life Church is gearing up for its highly anticipated 9th Annual Fireworks Blast, set to light up the skies on September 1, 2024. The free, family-friendly event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with gates opening at 4:00 p.m. at 7766 Stoutsville Pike.
Appalachian Power issues warning about water levels downstream of Claytor and Leesville Dams
Appalachian Power wants boaters, kayakers, tubers, and other recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams to know water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly starting at 7 a.m., Monday August 26, and continue to fluctuate through the week. The National Weather Service is calling for...
Ring Gymnastics:New Classes this Fall!
A local family saw a need to provide additional gymnastics opportunities for children, including those that need accessible classes, in the Roanoke Valley. Stacy Meenan-Westervelt, along with fiancé Esteban, and friends Lydia and Rodney, opened Ring gymnastics this spring. "Roanoke lacks gymnastics options, especially in the North Roanoke and...
"Whooping cough" cases rise in Fairfax, Va. amid national increase, health officials warn
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — Pertussis illness, also known as "whooping cough," has been increasing across Fairfax, Virginia and nationwide, the Fairfax County Health Department reported. Pertussis is a bacteria-caused illness that can spread from one person to another through the air. Health officials said that it easily spreads when...
'Change their bodies, change their lives': New gym, Iron Sanctuary, opening in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A new gym, Iron Sanctuary, is opening in Lynchburg at 2225 Lakeside Drive. Owner Spencer Schock said this has been a long time coming. My dream has always been to own a gym... I saw an opportunity to come in, fill the need, and turn it more into a bodybuilding, powerlifting style gym for my clients and also members of the city.
Lady Spartans XC Wins Chick-Fil-A Invitational, Boys’ Finish Sixth
BECKLEY- The Greenbrier East boys and girls track teams competed in the Chick-Fil-A Invitational at Beckley Stratton Middle School on Saturday, Aug. 24. Greenbrier East finished in sixth place as a team out of 10 teams in the event, so a solid start for the up-and-coming Spartan boys’ runners. Shady Spring, George Washington, and […] The post Lady Spartans XC Wins Chick-Fil-A Invitational, Boys’ Finish Sixth appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
It's a slippery slope to success! United Way launches mega slide fundraiser in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — If you're looking for a fun way to cool off this weekend, we've got you covered! The Hill City Slide in Downtown Lynchburg is open for business!. You only have this weekend to check it out. I went a gave it a go Saturday morning.
Bridgeport Middle's Avya Talwar Mathematical Habits of Mind Poster Contest Winner Held by State BOE
The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) recently recognized several students who participated in the WVDE’s Mathematical Habits of. Mind (MHM) Poster Contest. Bridgeport Middle School featured one of the winners. Avya Talwar was judged as one of the students to be recognized. In an effort to include students'...
BGB Porsche Wins At VIR After RS1 Porsche Shines Early
ALTON, Va. — Round 8 of the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge was a tale of two races for the Grand Sport (GS) class. The opening act of Saturday’s Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix was all about RS1’s No. 28 Porsche 718 GT4 RS Clubsport, as Motul Pole winner Stevan McAleer showed a clean pair of heels – make that a clean rear diffuser – to the field. But when a full-course yellow halfway through the two-hour race interrupted matters amid a round of pit stops and driver exchanges, the No. 38 BGB Motorsports Porsche emerged in the lead, with Spencer Pumpelly having taken over from Thomas Collingwood. Although Trent Hindman matched teammate McAleer’s earlier form in the No. 28, Pumpelly never left a glimmer of an opening over the closing hour and came home 0.373 seconds clear of Hindman to win the race.
Mostly clear and calm tonight; Sunday brings in more chances for sunshine
Saturday evening looks great for anyone planning some evening plans. Outdoor dinner plans will be in good shape as we continue to see mostly clear skies and overnight lows in the upper 50s. Can’t rule out some river valley across the mountains but any instances will be extremely isolated tonight. Sunday church services will go […]
Healthy Habits Contest aims to encourage healthier habits in creative ways
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia is ranked number one for obesity in the United States, according to a 2023 study by WALLETHUB. West Virginia government officials are looking to change the statistics, however, and they are starting in the classroom. The West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest is a new program aimed at recognizing […]
Justice-owned coal companies negotiate over $500K owed in Virginia
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Companies owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) continue to fight financial and legal battles. This time, it involves Tazewell County, Virginia. Tazewell County Treasurer David Larimer confirmed to Nexstar’s WVNS that coal companies owned by Governor Justice owe $572,692 in real estate, personal property, and mineral taxes. These fees […]
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