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Whooping Cough creeping its way through Roanoke again
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The highly contagious illness known as Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is present in Roanoke. Although the symptoms are milder in older children and adults, the same thing can’t be said about younger children, and as they get ready to go back to school, it is encouraged they get immunized before it can potentially spread through the hallways.
What They Are Saying: State and National Leaders Praise Cell Phone-Free Education
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, which directs the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing cell phone-free education. Leaders across the Commonwealth and the nation reacted to the continued commitment towards protecting the health and safety of Virginia’s […] The post What They Are Saying: State and National Leaders Praise Cell Phone-Free Education appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Virginia legislators, parents celebrate hundreds of millions in funding to avoid child care cliff
This story was reported and written by Radio IQ. During the COVID-19 pandemic the federal government gave Virginia millions to support child care improvements and help get parents back to work. That money has dried up. But parents and kids are celebrating the solution the state approved this year. The...
‘Coach Jen’ breaks barriers with Aces
Jen Hammond, the Aces’ associate coach and catching specialist, has become one of the hardest working baseball coaches in Northern Virginia. Yes, you heard that right: baseball. Her expertise has helped to develop the women’s baseball movement in the region, but also assisted the Aces, who have caught fire,...
Men’s Swimming Sweeps VaSID Major Awards, Garners 20 All-State Citations
FERRUM, Va. - The Washington and Lee University men's swimming team swept the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) major awards, earning 20 All-State citations, including 14 first-team selections. Rising junior Dalton Jobe was named the Commonwealth's Swimmer of the Year, also earning first-team All-State honors in free distance, free sprint,...
Man Admits to Tracking Drivers, Programming Keys, Stealing and Reselling Vehicles
A New Jersey man has admitted to orchestrating a multistate car theft and fraud ring that involved tracking drivers, programming keys, stealing their cars, and reselling their vehicles. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said that Warren Guerrier pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini in Newark federal court...
Indian Point community holds annual “Parrot Head” neighborhood party
The Indian Point community in Hardy held its second annual “Parrot Head” neighborhood party on July 13th, bringing out family and friends to enjoy a golf cart parade, BBQ potluck, games, music and pool party. “It’s something we did in our neighborhood when we lived in South Carolina,”...
Giles awarded $200k grant to support reuse study for decommissioned Appalachian Power coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant
GILES COUNTY, Va. – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant. The Glen Lyn plant, which opened in 1919, was one of the oldest...
Danville Police searching for armed robbery suspect
DANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Police Department is seeking information after an armed robbery that happened Wednesday evening in the parking lot of a Pizza Hut. We’re told at around 7:45 p.m., officers responded to Pizza Hut, located in the 3000 block of Riverside Drive in Danville for the report of an armed robbery, during which the suspect fled in the victim’s vehicle.
Lake Christian Ministries to offer school supplies to those in need beginning August 2nd
On August 2nd, Lake Christian Ministries (LCM) will begin offering school supplies to students in kindergarten through high school in Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania counties who are facing the financial strain of back-to-school expenses and need help preparing for the upcoming school year. "School supplies have tripled in price over...
Mickey Hardy retires as William Fleming boys head basketball coach
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR Sports has learned Wednesday that long-time William Fleming boys basketball head coach Mickey Hardy is retiring from his position. Hardy has been the head coach for the Colonels boys basketball team for more than 2 decades since 2003. Coach Hardy led the Colonels to...
Severe storms possible and still hot Wednesday
The heat will stay with us until a cold front passes Wednesday night, with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely. There is a risk some of the storms could turn severe. All of the 10 News viewing area is under a level-1 risk for severe storms Wednesday. These will be associated...
No injuries reported after 2 shed fire in Roanoke: Firefighters
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke FireEMS Department said there were no injuries reported after a fire on Tuesday night. At 9:37 p.m., crews were dispatched by the E-911 Center for a fire in the 1600 block of Wayne Street NE, firefighters said. Upon arrival, firefighters said crews found...
Emerson College/The Hill poll results show Trump up 2 points over Biden in Virginia
Ahead of the 2024 Presidential election and state elections, Your Local Election Headquarters is looking into how Virginians will vote and how they feel about the state of the country, the Commonwealth and the government.
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