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Virginia free clinics hope for funding boost from the state
Jobs come and go, but free health clinics have been something Florence Roane-Bell could always count on. The lifelong Richmond resident has tapped into the Health Brigade — formerly known as the Fan Free Clinic — when she needed it. It was there that she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (after previous doctors ignored her pain, she said). It’s also where health care workers helped her tackle her pre-diabetes, high blood pressure and mental health strain.
Remembering the Siltix Mine disaster in Mount Hope
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tuesday marked 58 years since the Siltix mine explosion in Mount Hope that claimed seven lives and injured many others. On Saturday, July 23, 1966, the small town of Mount Hope was shaken by a devastating explosion at the Siltix Mine, operated by the New River Company. The blast resulted […]
Registration open for Theatre West Virginia Academy’s Fall Semester
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Theatre West Virginia Academy is now accepting registrations for its upcoming Fall Semester. Classes begin the week of August 19th. The semester will be 10 weeks, with a recital planned for Friday, October 25th. The cost is $125 per class, $200 for 2 classes, $250 for 3 classes The class […]
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for Tuesday, July 30, 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina. .DAY ONE…Today and tonight. There is a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms today. The primary. In addition, localized heavy rain is possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Wednesday through Monday. There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms Thursday. There is...
Blacksburg Town Council considering zoning amendment to allow for smaller residential lots
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Leaders in Blacksburg are looking to change their zoning rules to allow for residential buildings to be built on smaller plots of land, but leaders are hoping they have found another way to help with this. “We understand housing is a big need here in town,...
Drones, Tuten named to Maxwell Award watch list
BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones and running back Bhayshul Tuten have been named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award, presented annually to the college football player judged by a panel of sportscasters, sportswriters, National Collegiate Athletic Association head coaches and members of the Maxwell Football Club to be the best all-around in the United States.
VIDEO: Miami Hurricanes Dynasty on College Football 25; Episode 5
Watch an episode of the Miami Hurricanes in a dynasty mode series on EA Sports College Football 25. In the fifth episode of the series, there is disappointing news with quarterback recruits as well as playing Virginia Tech in the fifth game of the season. Christopher Stock has covered the...
Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief — July 26, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, July 26: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle 3.00 to 11.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales uneven, ranging 6.00 lower to 14.00 higher. Slaughter cows uneven, ranging 4.00 lower to 8.00 higher. Wheat .03 higher. Corn .15 to .25 higher, new […] The post Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief — July 26, 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Rainy start to a rainy week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): We’ve seen a good deal of rain this morning, and will continue to see more throughout the day today! The more breaks in the clouds we get, the more thunderstorms we could see across the area. While we are not expecting many to be severe today, some could put out some gusty winds and heavy downpours. Our southwestern counties have the highest potential at seeing some of the stronger and rainiest storms today.
Virginia Tech Validates Boxing Headgear
Recent studies conducted by Virginia Tech University, in collaboration with the forward-thinking boxing brand Hit N Move, have yielded groundbreaking results in the realm of boxing headgear. The university’s rigorous testing of Hit N Move’s new ultra-slim and lightweight Precision headgear model shows that it provides protection on par with the premier models currently available. This achievement is particularly notable given the headgear’s significantly lighter and slimmer design, promising potential long-term benefits for the sport of boxing.
Upcoming events in August at the Alderson Artisans Gallery
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – The Alderson Artisans Gallery is pleased to announce the showing of creative works of local artist, Charles “Butch” Ferguson. This show will feature his historical paintings and images from around Alderson. Please join us at the opening on August 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The […] The post Upcoming events in August at the Alderson Artisans Gallery appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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