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CODI Alert set up to help search for missing children in region
If a child goes missing in Prince Edward or Cumberland, up until now Virginia State Police couldn’t issue an alert unless he or she had been abducted. That’s changing, thanks to a bill supported by Del. Tommy Wright, one that passed in the 2024 General Assembly. The Critical Operation for a Disappeared Child Initiative, aka […] The post CODI Alert set up to help search for missing children in region appeared first on Farmville.
LIST: Orchards offering pick-your-own apples in Virginia
Autumn's crisp, cool breeze has made its way to Virginia, bringing with it apple-picking season! Whether you'll use them for pie or as a fresh snack, here are some apple orchards that offer pick-your-own apples throughout the Commonwealth.
Some SWVA outdoor recreation areas reopened following Hurricane Helene
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA (WJHL) — The U.S. Forest Service said some outdoor recreation areas have been reopened in Southwest Virginia following widespread closures due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. An update from the Forest Service said crews continue their initial response and assessment operations in several areas but have reopened others within the Clinch Ranger District. […]
Pinpoint Weather: Feeling fall-like in Southwest Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Cooler and drier air will settle across Southwest and Central Virginia as high pressure takes control of the region. There will be a cooler start to Tuesday with morning temperatures in the 40s and lower 50s. Little to no cloud cover is anticipated for the day with afternoon temperatures rising into […]
Where people from Virginia are moving
Data: Climate Central; Map: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsWhen Virginians move out of state, they're usually headed toward the Sun Belt.Why it matters: Moving overall is at an all-time low around the U.S., but there's been an uptick in state-to-state migration — and that can impact our workforce and tax base.The big picture: Virginia was one of the states with the most people moving out between 2018 and 2022, per Census estimates.Pinning down the reason is challenging, but knowing where people are headed offers some clues.Zoom in: The top states Virginians moved to were Florida (29,657 people)North Carolina (29,264)Maryland (24,629)California (18,220)and...
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