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Part of US 29 down to one lane, police on scene
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Route 29 near Exit 8A is down to one lane on Thursday morning. Candlers Mountain Road ramp is being blocked off by police. According to our crew on scene, there is a police presence on the scene of what looks like a multi-vehicle accident. We saw minor damage.
Lynchburg Humane Society speaks about dogs rescued from “deplorable” conditions at Lynchburg home
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Lynchburg animal control found 15 dogs in “deplorable” and “appalling” conditions at a home on Shaffer Street. On July 22, their owner was charged in Lynchburg General District Court for five counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty and the dogs plus one parrot were handed over to the Lynchburg Humane Society.
Roanoke City leaders approve $40,000 to reduce deer population
ROANOKE, Va. – If you’ve noticed deer in your yard eating all of your favorite plants and flowers, you’re not alone. Roanoke City said it has received several complaints from residents already this year. Roanoke City’s Landscape Management Coordinator Laura Reilly said it’s normal to see deer...
Jamaican Independence and Emancipation Anniversaries in the Spotlight in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, DC – This coming Sunday, July 28, will be a red-letter day for Jamaicans in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland, who are gearing up for a momentous celebration of the island’s Independence. Also on the cards for the special service of thanksgiving – a celebration of the...
Hundreds without water in Lake Vista neighborhood after contractors hit water main
FOREST, Va. (WSET) — Hundreds of people in a neighborhood already plagued by gas line breaks from contractors installing fiber optic cable are now without water after more contractors hit a water main. According to the Bedford Regional Water Authority, a subcontractor is laying fiber optic cable for Comcast...
Happy Landing is set to grace the FLoydfest Stage
Floydfest is underway at its new location in Check. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the musical festival is a great place to listen to new music. The members of Happy Landing are ready to rock the “On the Rise Artists” stage at Floydfest. WFIR’s Denise ALlen MEmbreno introduces us to the Folk/Rock band.
Showers start your morning, isolated storms kicking up in the afternoon
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Our rainy trend is still going on Thursday, with showers and storms scattered throughout the day. That being said, the majority of our rain will likely fall this morning as showers. Our afternoon highs will be much cooler though and in the low 80s, with...
‘American Pickers’ Visit Local Artist
Local artist and entertainer Mark Cline welcomed the crew of the long-running television series “American Pickers” last Thursday, July 18. Leading the search at Cline’s Enchanted Castle Studios in Natural Bridge was one half of the “American Pickers” team, Robbie Wolfe. Wolfe and the crew’s...
Youngkin approves changes to animal waste rules aimed at reducing groundwater pollution
Virginia is on track to implement updated rules for animal waste created by certain farming operations, despite disagreement on how to regulate older earthen lagoons that pose a greater risk of releasing pollutants into groundwater. Wednesday, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin approved the regulation changes for farmers who confine cows, pigs and more for 45 days […] The post Youngkin approves changes to animal waste rules aimed at reducing groundwater pollution appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces More Than $41 Million in Virginia Telecommunication Initiative Grants
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced more than $41 million in grants through the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) for 10 broadband construction projects serving 20 localities throughout Virginia. The VATI program provides targeted funding to extend service to areas that are presently unserved by any broadband provider. “Virginia continues to be a national leader […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces More Than $41 Million in Virginia Telecommunication Initiative Grants appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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.
In Giles County, officials hope to breathe new life into an old coal power plant
The Glen Lyn plant, which opened in 1919, has been sitting vacant for almost a decade. Whether, and how, it might be repurposed is the subject of a new study. The post In Giles County, officials hope to breathe new life into an old coal power plant appeared first on Cardinal News.
Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
The daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been appointed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Education, drawing criticism from some Democrats who called the appointment politically motivated. Meg Bryce, a psychology educator who unsuccessfully ran last year for an at-large...
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