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Portrayals of Virginia historical figures to highlight Founders Day
Portrayals of historical figures to highlight Founders Day. “What’s happening in the war?” “What has the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia resolved?” “What in the world is happening at the Fifth Virginia Revolutionary Convention in Williamsburg?”. These questions will be answered by historical interpreters...
Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review
The fine of $30,500 for violations of erosion and sediment control rules marks the fourth consecutive fine of this type for the $7.85 billion pipeline, which began transporting natural gas last month. The post Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review appeared first on Cardinal News.
Helping refugees build their new lives in Virginia — starting with a driver’s license
This story was reported by Next City. In the longer term, urbanists advocate for walkable, bikeable cities with robust public transportation and affordable housing close to high-quality employment opportunities. But in the meantime, refugees and immigrants newly arriving in the U.S. need to get to their jobs, schools, grocery stores...
Affordable housing crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia impacts everyone
The two regions need more than 13,000 new affordable housing units to alleviate the high price of housing in those areas. The post Affordable housing crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia impacts everyone appeared first on Cardinal News.
United Methodist Family Services of Virginia in ‘desperate’ need for foster parents
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Right now, more than five thousand children are in the foster care system across Virginia and there aren’t nearly enough families to take them in. United Methodist Family Services of Virginia (UMFS) desperately needs foster parents after seeing a 20-percent decline in their numbers.
‘Nobody should have to bury their child’: Mother speaks out about why she’s suing Rockingham County Detention Center
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Melissa Efird says she is on a mission for justice that began after the loss of her son, Kyle Kepley. He ended his life while in custody at the Rockingham County Detention Center. This devastating loss prompted Efird to file a lawsuit against the facility, alleging negligence and seeking justice […]
Boones Mill Police Department welcomes K9 Officer Rex to its first-ever K9 program
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — On Thursday, the Boones Mill Police Department (BMPD) introduced the community to their newest member, K9 Officer Rex. Rex is a 22-month-old Belgian Malinois certified in patrol, tracking, and narcotics. K9 Rex and Chief Kelvin Pruett completed their training with K9 Working Dogs International, LLC at a National K9 Training Center in West Virginia in July.
Ridge View Bank to hold 'Fill the Bus for Teachers' school supplies drive August 9th
Ridge View Bank will hold a "Fill the Bus for Teachers" school supply drive on August 9th from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at its Smith Mountain Lake branch, located at 160 Apron Road in Hardy. "This drive is to provide supplies for teachers in Franklin County schools," said Lesley...
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