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Cat dies in Lynchburg house fire
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A house fire in Lynchburg has been ruled accidental, according to Lynchburg Fire. Around 1:25 p.m. Thursday, Lynchburg firefighters were called to the 2200 block of Gills Street off Campbell Avenue after neighbors reported smoke coming from a home. Crews found smoke coming from the rear corner of the single-story, wood frame home.
Taking a break from the interstate
This past weekend, communities spanning from Wytheville, Virginia to Harmony participated in the annual “Take a Break from the Interstate” road market. The “Take a Break from the Interstate” tourism initiative began in 2012 as an arm of the Miles J.O.B. Fund Inc., a 501c3 charity. The event promotes regional travel, tourism, and economic development, welcoming travelers near and far to cruise U.S. Highway 21 and experience the beauty of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia. ...
Virginia man facing drug charges after Avon traffic stop
The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of a Virginia man on drug charges following an Avon traffic stop. According to a DCSO news release, on July 3, 2024 at around 10:56 p.m., the Dare County Sheriff’s Office C-District conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Kinnakeet Blvd. on NC Hwy 12 in Avon. “During the stop […] The post Virginia man facing drug charges after Avon traffic stop appeared first on The Coastland Times.
TCRH welcomes new occupational health and clinical specialist
GALAX — Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) on July 25 welcomed Cindy Sluss, BSN as the hospital’s occupational health and clinical specialist. Sluss transitioned into this new position after serving for 26 years with surgical services at Twin County Regional Healthcare, with the last six years as surgical services coordinator. “We are so pleased to have Cindy transition into this role to support quality, safety, infection prevention, and patient experience activities,” said Sudandra Ratnasamy, CEO of Twin County Regional Healthcare. “Cindy will be primarily focused...
Virginia’s school bus driver vacancy rate improves
Virginia’s school bus driver vacancy rate has decreased by five percent over the past three school years, according to the Virginia Department of Education. After the legislature amended its reporting requirements, the agency started collecting bus driver vacancy data two years ago. Factors like pay and recruitment challenges, and drivers leaving for the private sector, […]
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...