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Win elk tour & stay in State Park cabin in 'Virginia Elk Experience Sweepstakes'
Since 2012, Virginia has been working to rebuild the state’s elk population. According to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources there is now a thriving herd of over 250 elk, most in close proximity to the restoration site in Buchanan County.
🦌 Caution Advised: Elk Sighting Along Corridor Q in Buchanan County, Virginia
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Bristol, Virginia. Motorists driving on the newly opened section of Corridor Q in Buchanan County, Virginia, are advised to be watchful for elk. With over 200 of these majestic creatures reportedly in the area, which spans an extensive 30 square miles, there is a significant likelihood of encountering them on or near the roadway. Authorities from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources suggest that the safest approach for drivers is to reduce speed and stay vigilant, especially since these large animals can be difficult to spot and react to. By taking it slow, drivers can ensure both their safety and that of the local wildlife. @VirginiaDWR encourages everyone to be alert and enjoy the view responsibly.
Breaks Interstate Park receives $300,000 for waterpark expansion
BREAKS, Va. — Breaks Interstate Park will soon have another attraction for visitors making their way to the Grand Canyon of the South, a new swimming pool. The Breaks Interstate Park Commission received $300,000 from the Virginia Department of Energy’s (Virginia Energy) Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant to help cover the costs of this new addition. “This AMLER grant for $300,000 will bring a welcome addition to Breaks...
April 2024 Edition of Panther Tracks Now Available: Focused on Student Success at SFSC
The second volume of Panther Tracks is available for viewing. Panther Tracks, April 2024 is a newsletter dedicated to communicating the implementation of the QEP in our collective efforts to promote student success at SFSC. The articles are sourced and written by Emily Dabolt, director of the Quality Enhancement Plan, and include event highlights, staff spotlights, and useful information. Feel free to contact Emily with any ideas you have for the newsletter.Visit here for more details.
Elk crossing signs to be installed in Buchanan County
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — New signage going up in Buchanan County on Tuesday will remind motorists to keep an eye out for elk. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), will install elk crossing signs along the recently opened eight miles of Corridor Q (Route 460/121) between Breaks and Route 744 Southern Gap. “Not only […]
Spearhead Trails to offer Free Ride Day on June 1
COEBURN, Va. (WJHL) — The Southwest Regional Recreation Authority (Spearhead Trails) will offer a Free Ride Day on June 1. Residents and visitors will be able to experience all the trails free of charge that day. People wanting to participate in the Free Ride Day must have a waiver on file to access Spearhead Trails […]
AG representative to make stop in Wharncliffe
Mandy Thompson, a consumer outreach and compliance specialist with the West Virginia Attorney General’s office, will be at Bonnie’s Place Restaurant in Wharncliffe from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 18, to answer residents’ questions and advise them on how to keep their personal information safe.
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