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Southwest Virginia schools to hold meeting on cellphone policy changes
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently signed an executive order limiting or banning the use of cellphones in schools. For a smooth transition to the new rules, Southwest Virginia school districts plan to gather for a listening session. We have a great track record of collaboration...
Augusta County Sheriff pleads for help identifying shooter in road-rage incident
No suspect has been identified in the road-rage shooting that occurred on July 24 in Augusta County. The incident occurred in Greenville near the Loves Truck Stop. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office has requested additional local and State Police agencies provide assistance in the investigation. Due to the seriousness...
9-year-old builds popcorn empire in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — A young entrepreneur in Virginia is helping us get uplifted!. Kai Walker is a 5th grader, and at just 9 years old, he's the founder and owner of KaiBear's Popcorn. He says he got the name from a nickname his grandma used to call him. As...
Augusta County Public Schools organizes free clothing event for students
Style Clothing Closet is partnering with Augusta County Schools, Staunton City Schools, and Waynesboro Public Schools to provide free new and gently used clothing as well as new socks and underwear. The event will be Friday from 12 to 6 p.m. at Wilson Middle School in Fishersville.
'Paws' for a cause: Klines Dairy Bar's sweet deal helps Lynchburg's furriest residents
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — We're in the dog days of summer and Klines Dairy Bar in Lynchburg is taking that to heart. They've got a sweet partnership going on if your four-legged friend needs a treat. Starting August 1, for every pup cup sold, Klines is donating one dollar...
Staunton: City offers spots in Citizen University, a look inside local government
The City of Staunton is excited to announce the return of Staunton Citizen University (SCU) for fall 2024, offering residents a unique, inside look at how local government operates. Starting Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the city will host the 10-week interactive course designed to give students streamlined, but robust exposure...
LEAP opens first brick-and-mortar store
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - There is a new resource for people in Roanoke to get access to fresh, local food each week. The Local Environmental Agriculture Project, known as LEAP, opened its first brick-and-mortar store. The LEAP Hub is at 1027 Patterson Ave. in Roanoke’s West End neighborhood. The...
Morgan Olson in Ringgold to Lay Off Over 100 Employees
Morgan Olson announced on Wednesday that 139 employees will be laid off from the Ringgold plant. Morgan Olson builds walk-in step vans and is located in the Cane Creek Centre Industrial Park. The company said in a statement:. Due to the current economic conditions and forecasts, Morgan Olson will reduce...
VMT to Hold Teen Rail Camp in Conjunction With Norfolk Southern
The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. in partnership with Norfolk Southern is proud to announce its Teen Rail Camp to be held at the museum August 9 – 11, 2024. The day camp is free of charge for kids ages 12-18 and limited to 25 campers. Activities to be included are safety presentations, hands on […]
Virginia Tech Football: Brent Pry Discusses Enter Sandman Entrance and How Virginia Tech Has The Best Fans
Earlier this week Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry was at the ACC Kickoff with star players Kyron Drones, Antwaun Powell-Ryland, and Dorian Strong. All of whi
Man charged in connection to Lynchburg shooting
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A man is injured and another is charged in connection to a Tuesday shooting in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department. Police say Alphonzo Lenard Smith is charged with malicious wounding, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, brandishing a firearm, and discharging a firearm in the city limits.
ABC13 Exclusive: Republican Lynchburg City Council candidate denies wrongdoing
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Weeks after the Republican candidate in Lynchburg's City Council Ward II race was arrested and charged for stalking and filming a woman without consent, he spoke exclusively with ABC13 about what happened. After receiving enough signatures, Republican candidate Rodney Hubbard is running to be the...
Liberty University allegedly fired a woman after she came out as transgender. Now, she's suing
A woman is suing Liberty University after she was terminated from her position in IT when she came out as transgender. Ellenor Zinski claimed in her lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, that the Christian college fired her a month after she disclosed her identity to Human Resources and alerted them that she intended to legally change her name. The lawsuit accuses Liberty officials of explicitly citing Zinski's gender when giving reason for her termination.
Dunkin’s Third Annual Scholarship Program Awards Include Local Student
A student from the Greater Manassas area has just been announced as a recipient of the annual Dunkin’ Regional Scholarship Program, which awarded $125,000 in scholarships to 50 local students throughout Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia. Dunkin’ and its franchisees in the DMV area awarded Ashlee Moreno Watanabe of...
Albemarle, Greene, and Madison among 15 Virginia counties primarily receiving USDA drought designations
WASHINGTON, DC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Fifteen Virginia counties — including Albemarle, Augusta, Greene and Madison — have received primary natural disaster designations from the USDA due to the recent drought. This as we stand to go back into the extremely hot, dry weather pattern that began July from which we’ve gotten a break from in the past couple of weeks. This also means counties bordering these — such as Buckingham, Fluvanna, Orange, Louisa, Nelson, and Culpeper — are also eligible for FSA emergency loans.
15 Virginia localities deemed as natural disaster areas due to droughts
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — 15 Virginia localities have been designated by the USDA as primary natural disaster areas due to the drought conditions, which include Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Augusta, Shenandoah, Page, Albemarle, Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Greene, Highland, Loudoun, Madison, Rappahannock, and Warren counties and the city of Waynesboro are now eligible to be considered for certain assistance from the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). Farmers in Bath, Culpeper, Buckingham, Fairfax, Fluvanna, Orange, Louisa, Nelson, Stafford, Prince William, and Rockbridge counties and the cities of Charlottesville, Staunton, and Winchester are also eligible for drought emergency assistance, as they are contiguous to the 15 primary localities.