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Target 7: Averett University staff facing pay cuts after millions of dollars mismanaged
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - More than half of Averett University staff members have taken a temporary pay cut this summer. This comes after an employee mismanaged millions of dollars in the university’s budget. Averett placed a temporary furlough pay for all 12-month, fulltime staff and all 12-month, fulltime administrative...
Randolph County Schools addresses water safety concerns at elementary school
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — An elementary school in rural Randolph County is working to address a problem with its drinking water before students go back to class. High levels of PFAS, a forever chemical, were in the water at Farmer Elementary School in Randolph County. The district was alerted to the health concern at […]
The Local Vibe showcases new Siamese Twins Museum, open in Mount Airy
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — The executive director of theSurry Arts Council joined The Local Vibe today to discuss a new museum. The Siamese Twins Museum opened July 1 to share the story of the conjoined lives of Eng and Chang Bunker, for whom the term “Siamese twins” originated.
State Democrats push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of Virginia's congressional delegation are calling on Gov. Youngkin to support an expansion of an IRS program that would let Virginians file their federal taxes for free.Why it matters: A 12-state pilot of the IRS' Direct File program that launched this tax season had overwhelmingly positive reviews and saved participants millions in filing fees, Axios' Emily Peck reported.Now, all 50 states are invited to participate in an expanded program for next tax season. The big picture: In a letter sent to Youngkin last week, Virginia's congressional Democrats urged the governor to work with the General Assembly and federal...
Youngkin Announces Continued Job Growth With 15,000 New Jobs Added in June
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 15,000 in the month of June, totaling 258,000 more jobs since January 2022. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained […]
2 NC public universities may be cutting several academic degrees after board vote
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two of North Carolina’s public universities will be allowed to eliminate more than a dozen degree programs ranging from ancient Mediterranean studies to physics after the university system’s governing board voted Wednesday to authorize the cuts. The University of North Carolina Board of Governors'...
Woman accused of taking indecent liberties with student in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman accused of taking indecent liberties with a student faces multiple charges, according to a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office news release. On July 1, the RCSO got a report of sexual allegations. Following an investigation, detectives sought charges against 39-year-old Britney Marie Vernon for three counts of felony indecent […]
Man shot, killed at Kernersville Food Lion on Union Cross Road, police say; suspect charged with murder
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Kernersville police say a man was charged with murder after a fatal shooting at a Piedmont Triad grocery store. Around 10:41 a.m., officers with the Kernersville Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at the Food Lion on 1535 Union Cross Rd. Arriving officers found a man, later identified […]
Reeves Joins Ferrum Athletic Staff
FERRUM, Virginia – Ferrum College Director of Athletics Cleive Adams has announced the hiring of Josh Reeves, a 2022 Ferrum graduate, as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Reeves will work with third-year Head Coach Pat Corrigan and third-year lead Assistant Coach Garrett Dorfman . Reeves joins the Ferrum coaching staff from George Wythe High School, where he served the past two seasons as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. In his first season on the bench, he helped lead the Maroons to a 26-4 overall record and a runner-up finish in the 2023 Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class A State Championship Tournament.…
Long & Foster agent named to Va. real-estate regulatory body
Gov. Youngkin has appointed René Fonseca, an agent from Long & Foster Real Estate’s McLean office, as a member of the Virginia Real Estate Board. Fonseca leads the Fonseca Group at Long & Foster with his wife, Deborah DeMoss Fonseca, and son Daniel. “René’s appointment to the Virginia...
Gary Allen Burks: Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On April 29, 1967 Private First Class Gary Allen Burks was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. He is remembered by the people of Virginia. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect and equality for all. Casualty date: April […] The post Gary Allen Burks: Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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