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Political analyst weighs in on VP-nominee J.D. Vance’s visit to Southwest Virginia
SOUTHWEST, Va. – All eyes are on Southwest Virginia ahead of Ohio Senator - and Republican Vice Presidential pick - JD Vance’s visit to Radford University on Monday. Political Analyst Dr. Ed Lynch says Republicans are hoping to flip the Commonwealth red. “Virginia is in play for the...
After VMSDEP repeal, military families call on lawmakers to end the practice of ‘legislating through the budget’
After months of intense debate, Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill repealing recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). Although they are happy with the repeal, military families now have their sights set on a new goal.
Data comes in for summer school
One of the concerns Prince Edward, and a majority of other school districts, faced during the year involved chronic absenteeism. How do you help students improve when they’re not in class? And while some of those absences were due to a lack of transportation or sickness, others simply didn’t want to come to class. If […] The post Data comes in for summer school appeared first on Farmville.
Moton Museum takes another step toward World Heritage list
A project nearly 10 years in the making moved forward this week, as the Robert Russa Moton Museum got one step closer to being named a World Heritage site. Federal officials with the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that they plan to nominate a multi-state application, including the museum, for inclusion on the United […] The post Moton Museum takes another step toward World Heritage list appeared first on Farmville.
Infographic for Martinsville County: Night Light Exposure Raises Your Risk Diabetes
**Why This Matters to You: **Mobile devices before bed? New research highlights an important and modifiable risk factor that could affect your health and well-being. Take Note: Reducing night light exposure could be a simple way to lower your risk of facing many negative health consequences. You can view the...
Train derailment in Fredericksburg, Virginia, police investigate
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Fredericksburg Police and Fire Department are investigating a train derailment. According to officials Saturday night just before 9 p.m., a freight train traveling along the 400 block of Cobblestone Drive derailed causing damage to structures in the area. Officials say at least five cars derailed and crashed into six garages at Cobblestone Square.
Former 4-star Oklahoma DB Damond Harmon added to Liberty’s roster
Liberty has added a very talented defensive back to its roster ahead of the 2024 season as former Oklahoma defensive back Damond Harmon has enrolled at Liberty and will participate in training camp with the Flames. The 6’0”, 180 pound defensive back was a four star recruit by multiple recruiting...
Former WVIR anchor Dave Cupp dies
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Dave Cupp was, for 26 years, WVIR’s evening anchor and news director. His legacy lives on in the careers of scores of young journalists who began at the television station. Cupp was born October 7, 1949 in Chandler, Okla., to Gene and Betty Cupp. Early...
White House awards Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority $2.5M to lower housing costs in Va.
VIRGINIA (WFXR)– The White House recently announced $325 million in funding from the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant to seven communities across the country to build more homes and revitalize neighborhoods that have been left behind. One community receiving funding includes the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA), which received $2.5 million to help lower housing costs in Virginia.
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