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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.
Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside
The Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor will promote a region that generally encompasses the Blacksburg, Roanoke, Danville and Martinsville metropolitan areas. The post Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
Hollins University ‘getting in the game’ with new flag football program, Spring 2025
HOLLINS, Va. (WFXR) – The director of Hollins University athletics, Chris Kilcoyne has announced that flag football will now be offered as an intercollegiate sport. “I’m proud that Hollins is at the forefront of providing opportunities for young women to continue their playing careers in the sport of flag football,” said Kilcoyne. “There is a great deal of momentum nationwide for Women’s Flag Football and I look forward to watching the program grow.”
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: July 17th - 23rd
Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for public events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your event via email to smcclintic@womackpublishing.com. Events will be listed once before the event. The deadline for submissions is noon on Fridays.
Martinsville teacher publishes book highlighting historic, untold stories of Patrick County
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – A Martinsville Middle School history teacher is sharing the untold stories of Patrick County in her newly published book, “Patrick Pioneers Part One.”. Beverly Belcher Woody spent three years writing the book. But her fascination with history came long before that. “I have always loved...
New Glasgow Town Manager Starts Work
Glasgow’s first female town manager, Allyson Finchum of Roseland, began her duties July 3, and hit the ground running. Prior to officially taking office, she rode around town to familiarize herself with the town and surrounding area. She presided over her first Council meeting July 9. She succeeds Jon...
Bassett Furniture hit by cyberattack, manufacturing affected
BASSETT, Va. — On July, 10, Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. was hit by a substantial cybersecurity breach that led to a halt in manufacturing operations. The company's manufacturing operations were still down according to a July 15 supplemental filing with the Security and Exchange Commission. Woodworking Network has reached...
Ways to save on A/C costs this summer
ROANOKE, Va. – You might be concerned that your A/C is working overtime with the scorching temperatures this summer. However, Appalachian Power has suggestions to help you save money and stay cool. Spokesperson Teresa Hall said to make sure your blinds and curtains are closed during the hottest time...
As North Carolina gears up for offshore wind energy, Virginia provides some pointers
A tour boat carrying engineers, regulators, and reporters cut through choppy water 15 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and a group representing a network of economic development organizations chartered the boat to give the North Carolina crowd a close-up view of wind energy.
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