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Capital Area Food Bank provides free summer meals for kids in DC, Maryland and Virginia
WASHINGTON (7News) — As the school year draws to a close, the Capital Area Food Bank is kicking off their summer meals program this month to provide free meals for children across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Join Brian van de Graaff as he meets with Capital Area Food Bank’s director of Family Government Nutrition Programs, Alexis Lahr and District Manager for Harris Teeter, LeAnn Sek to talk about this important community outreach initiative with Good Morning Washington.
Kill Team UTC Weekend Recap and Preview: July 23-29, 2024
The Unified Tournament Circuit is a regional circuit for Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar which covers the area between Virginia and Newfoundland. In case you missed our announcement, you can find it here. You can find the full calendar of UTC events here. Last Weekend’s Events. C.U.L.T Summer...
Could you use $120 to buy food this summer? Find out if your family is eligible.
Virginia, along with the majority of states, are partnering with the federal government to provide a $120 payment starting Thursday to support the diets of school-aged kids in low-income households.
Flood Watch Issued for East Tennessee, SW North Carolina, SW Virginia Amidst Soaring Temperatures
East Tennessee, southwest North Carolina, and southwest Virginia are under a Flood Watch until late tonight, as reported by the National Weather Service Morristown TN. Conditions that could cause flash flooding—characterized by excessive rainfall—remain a concern, particularly due to the soil already saturated from recent downpours. The flood...
Rite Aid closing 24 stores in Virginia, several in Hampton Roads
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Two dozen Rite Aid stores are closing in Virginia overall as the pharmacy chain undergoes a major restructuring since filing for bankruptcy in October. 10 On Your Side confirmed 24 stores in the commonwealth are among the nearly 700 that have either closed or...
More than 20 cars broken into overnight in Chesterfield Townhomes II in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - It happened again, Richmond neighbors walking outside to find their cars ransacked. More than 20 vehicles were broken into overnight along Chalfont Drive in the southside, but this time, one of the suspects may have left behind an important piece of evidence. This is not the...
Deadline closing in for Waynesboro businesses to apply for tourism grant
WAYNESBORO, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Time is running out for businesses and organizations in Waynesboro to apply for Building Opportunities to Support Tourism, or BOOST, grants. These grants are up to $3,000 to support eligible activities such as festivals and events. Stephanie Duffy, Assistant Director for Waynesboro Economic Development...
Augusta zoning board issues verdict on Elm Spring solar project
VERONA – The Augusta County Board of Zoning appeals did not approve the Elm Spring II Solar project. Board member Monica Rutledge moved to approve the project and Board member Mark Glover seconded. They were the two affirmative votes. Chairman George Coyner II and Board member Thomas Bailey voted against. Board member Thomas...
Historic Lynchburg tennis court hopes to welcome future legends
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Plans are underway to train the next generation of tennis legends in Lynchburg. The Whirlwind Johnson Foundation held a community event on Thursday at the same court where Dr. Robert Walter "Whirlwind" Johnson trained children during the days of segregation. Whirlwind Johnson taught young African...
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, […]