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Virginia Credit Union and Member One Federal Credit Union merger approved
There’s been a vote by members, and they have approved Roanoke-based Member One Federal Credit Union merging with Richmond-based Virginia Credit Union. Member One membership has approved the merger with Virginia Credit Union as 3,479 voted in favor, and 1,404 voted against. The combined credit union would serve close to 500,000 members with 37 branch locations and employ approximately 1,100 employees throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The merger will go into effect tomorrow.
Western Named State’s Top Class 3 Athletic Program
Western Albemarle High School was named as the top Class 3 athletic program in the state for the third year in a row by the Virginia State High School Association. The Warriors won the state championship for eight sports, including the fall sports of golf and girl’s cross-country, the winter sports of boys and girls indoor track and field as well as boys and girls swimming and diving, and the spring sports of boys tennis and girls lacrosse. The school also finished as runner up in girls tennis, boys soccer, girls soccer, as well as boys and girls track and field.
Biden’s war on Appalachia
After years of progress made under former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has devastated economic growth and energy production in Appalachia. Gone are the days of pro-energy policies and a president who stood up for this region. Instead, the energy-producing communities that power our nation have seen their lights turned off, savings dwindled, and […]
Virginia Achieves “Day One Goal” – Reaches 10,000 New High-Growth Startups
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that his administration has fulfilled a Day One goal of creating 10,000 new high-growth and high-wage startup companies in Virginia. Virginia has achieved this 10,000 new startup milestone faster than any previous Virginia governor’s administration in the last 15 years. “At the beginning of my administration, I pledged to reinvigorate […]
Add These 15 August Events to Your Summer Plans
Listen to electric live music, watch Broadway shows, and visit seasonal festivals throughout August. The fun never stops this summer with dazzling performances and activities for everyone to enjoy. Experience unforgettable concerts, timeless musicals and plays, and family-friendly festivals across Northern Virginia this August. Frédéric Yonnet. August 1.
Collective bargaining helps Richmond school employees secure 22 percent raise
Wages and working conditions will see an improvement in Richmond Public Schools, after a collective bargaining agreement was ratified. Teamsters in the custodial and plant services departments overwhelmingly voted in support of a three-year contract. The contract includes a 22 percent raise, enhancements to the uniform policy and an increase...
Waynesboro Schools celebrates another successful summer of programming
As the summer comes to an end, Waynesboro Schools is proud to highlight the success of their Extended School Year (ESY) summer programs at secondary schools. The programs provided invaluable experiences and learning opportunities for middle and high school students, ensuring a productive and enriching summer break. For four weeks,...
Iconic Greenbrier Hotel listed for public auction due to defaulted loan
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Greenbrier Hotel, owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his family, could be going up for auction later this month, according to a legal advertisement placed in a Lewisburg newspaper. The Notice of Trustee’s Sale placed in the West Virginia Daily...
Cleveland Browns player hurt, expected to return to team after Roanoke checkup
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Cleveland Browns running back D’Onta Foreman was flown to a hospital in Roanoke Thursday after sustaining a potential head injury, according to the team and sister station WOIO. A WOIO reporter says, “Xrays and CT Scans are negative. He’s expected to be released from Carilion...
Virginia Department of Health confirms case of rabies in Roanoke cat
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) of the Virginia Department of Health has confirmed a case of rabies in a stray cat. According to local health department officials, a stray cat was picked up from the area of Pheasant Run Circle in the Southwestern area of Roanoke County and taken to an animal shelter on July 25.