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Governor’s Flag Order – July 15, 2024
In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of former Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Chief Corey […] The post Governor’s Flag Order – July 15, 2024 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Domino’s officially opens in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Domino’s Pizza in Lewisburg officially opened on Monday, July 15 for carry-out and dine-in customers. The business’s delivery services begin on July 22. The new restaurant is located behind Ruby Tuesday on Coleman Drive. The address for Domino’s Pizza is 213 Coleman Drive Suite A. The business hours are currently listed […] The post Domino’s officially opens in Lewisburg appeared first on The Virginian Review.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct pulse release at Gathright Dam on July 17
NORFOLK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., Wednesday, July 17 beginning at approximately 6 a.m. The public is advised to be aware of river fluctuations caused by the pulse. The pulse is expected to raise the water level downstream in the Jackson […] The post U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct pulse release at Gathright Dam on July 17 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Orrin Ole Bradley, 90
Orrin Ole Bradley Orrin Ole Bradley, age 90, of Clifton Forge, Virginia and formerly of Chardon, Ohio, passed peacefully to our heavenly Father on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Alleghany, Low Moor, Virginia. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and are being handled by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. To […] The post Obituary: Orrin Ole Bradley, 90 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Nancy Alice Alford, 84
Nancy Alice Alford Nancy Alice Alford, age 84, of Covington died Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Brian Center Rehabilitation & Nursing Care facility. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling her arrangements. An addition to Ms. Bates obit; she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Eugene […] The post Obituary: Nancy Alice Alford, 84 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Gerald Wayne Hughson, 70
Gerald Wayne Hughson Gerald Wayne Hughson, age 70, of 917 Girard Avenue, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Friday, July 12, 2024 at his residence. Gerald was born on May 10, 1954 in Clifton Forge to the late Isaac Merchant and Audrey Hughson Walker and was a 1975 graduate of Clifton Forge High School. He graduated in […] The post Obituary: Gerald Wayne Hughson, 70 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Patricia Hope Savage, 58
Patricia Hope Savage Patricia Hope Savage, age 58, of 953 Ingalls Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia died on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church with Reverend Bill Gilliland officiating. Interment will […] The post Obituary: Patricia Hope Savage, 58 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Gladys Rock Bates, 83
Gladys Rock Bates Gladys Rock Bates, 83, of Gloucester and formerly of Covington, died Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester. Mrs. Bates was born February 7, 1941, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Joe and Martha Hepler Rock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death […] The post Obituary: Gladys Rock Bates, 83 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Gwendolyn (Wendy) Moore Davis
Gwendolyn (Wendy) Moore Davis passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2023 in Orofino, Idaho. Wendy was born in Alleghany County on May 12, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Julia Moore, a brother Bobby Moore, and dearest friend and companion Dennis Myers. She is survived by a son Arthur William […] The post Obituary: Gwendolyn (Wendy) Moore Davis appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Generals snap Jacks’ win streak
WAYNESBORO – All streaks eventually come to an end. Covington, the hottest team in the Valley Baseball League, had their 6-game win streak snapped this past Thursday night following a 13-3 shortened 7-inning loss to Waynesboro at Kate Collins Field. Everything started well for Covington in the 1st inning after Thomas Marsala (3-for-4) scored the […] The post Generals snap Jacks’ win streak appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Win streak moves to 6 for Jacks’
COVINGTON – There’s no hotter team in the Valley League than Covington right now. The Lumberjacks moved their winning streak to six games following a 7-2 victory over Culpeper this past Monday in Covington at Casey Field. Playing against the Cavaliers for the second night in a row, the Jacks’ playing home this time found […] The post Win streak moves to 6 for Jacks’ appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Lumberjacks hold off Cavs rally
CULPEPER – With their win streak on the line and holding a one run advantage, Covington escaped a bases loaded jam in the bottom of the ninth inning to extend their winning streak to five games following a 5-4 victory over Culpeper on July 7th at Culpeper County High School. The Lumberjacks never trailed the […] The post Lumberjacks hold off Cavs rally appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Jacks’ push win streak to four games
COVINGTON – Make it four wins in a row for Covington following a 10-4 Valley Baseball League victory over Waynesboro on July 6th at Casey Field in Covington. The Lumberjacks have been the hottest team in the VBL following the All-Star break where they’ve won their first three games and carried a momentous win over […] The post Jacks’ push win streak to four games appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Donald Trump issues statement following shooting
PENNSYLVANIA (VR) – Former president Donald Trump has issued his first statement following the shooting incident at his speaking event. His statement is as follows: “I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, […] The post Donald Trump issues statement following shooting appeared first on The Virginian Review.
BREAKING: Donald Trump rushed off stage after apparent gun shots
BUTLER Pa. (VR) – Update: According to Butler County District Attorney Richard A. Goldinger, a shooter is dead. He went on to say at least one bystander is also deceased. Original story: Donald Trump has been rushed off stage while speaking to supporters in Butler Pennsylvania after loud “popping noises” rang out. According to […] The post BREAKING: Donald Trump rushed off stage after apparent gun shots appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces CNBC Names Virginia “America’s Top State for Business”
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia is ranked “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC. The annual ranking measures all 50 states on 128 different metrics in 10 key categories of competitiveness to determine which states are delivering most effectively on the things that mean the most to business. “When a business […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces CNBC Names Virginia “America’s Top State for Business” appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Governor Youngkin Announces Over $22 Million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced more than $22 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for 14 projects across the Commonwealth. The recommended projects will create and preserve 877 total units for low-income and extremely low-income households. “By bolstering Virginia’s affordable housing stock, we are strengthening our growing economy and planting the […] The post Governor Youngkin Announces Over $22 Million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Legislation to Embrace Innovation and Diversify Virginia’s Energy Sector
LOUISA COUNTY, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB 454, which will accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of small modular nuclear reactors. “To meet the power demands of growing and thriving Virginia, it is imperative we continue to explore emerging technologies that will provide Virginians access to the reliable, affordable and increasingly clean […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Legislation to Embrace Innovation and Diversify Virginia’s Energy Sector appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Unique and traditional varieties of Virginia-grown produce are abundant now
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (VR) — Virginia’s true colors are exposed in the summer, as farmers harvest fresh produce that intrigues consumers perusing farm stands and grocery shelves. John Cromwell of Cromwell’s Produce in Virginia Beach grows both heirloom and hybrid tomatoes that showcase the summer’s color spectrum. In addition to traditional Roma and cherry tomatoes, he grows […] The post Unique and traditional varieties of Virginia-grown produce are abundant now appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Study shows songbird habitats benefit monarch butterflies
WASHINGTON (VR) — Establishing a songbird habitat benefits at-risk birds and plays an important role in helping conserve other vulnerable species. According to the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, a study conducted by the Indiana University of Pennsylvania found that managing habitats of songbirds like the golden-winged warbler also provides co-benefits to other birds and pollinators. One […] The post Study shows songbird habitats benefit monarch butterflies appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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