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1 Million Virginians Struggle to Affordable Housing: The Urgent Need for Affordable Solutions in Southwest and Southern Virginia
The affordable housing crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia affects nearly one million residents, particularly essential workers, emphasizing the urgent need for more affordable housing and targeted solutions like the 5000 Families pilot program to provide stability and support for families with school-age children. Affordable Housing Crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia – Urgent Need […]
FEC greenlights Rep. Good’s recount fund request
The Federal Election Commission Thursday to approve Rep. Bob Good’s (R-Va.) request to use general election funds to seed his recount fund following his contentious Republican primary loss in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. But in order to use the funds to cover recount expenses, he must first ask the donors for their approval. “Good for…
Appalachian Regional Commission co-chair visits Elkin
Gayle Manchin, Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) federal co-Cchair, visited Elkin on Thursday, along with Guy Land, congressional liaison specialist with the ARC Office of the Federal Co-Chair and other staffers. Manchin and her team were on their way to Boone where she was to preside over the graduation ceremony for an entrepreneurial camp for teens. While in Elkin Manchin was given a tour by Main Street Manager Laura Gaylord, Mayor Sam Bishop and Town Manager Brent Cornelison. ...
Dinner In The Gap Auction Raises $13,700 In Support of F.A.R.M Café
Three years and counting and Dinner in the Gap has done it again — successfully bridging the gap between local agriculture, growers, consumers, some of the best chefs in the state and the High Country community, in general. During the 2024 annual farm-to-table gala, which from the onset has...
Rebecca Anderson Graduates from Bates College
Rebecca Anderson of Boone, N.C. graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, with a major in Biological Chemistry and Mathematics and a minor in Digital and Computational Studies. Anderson graduates as a member of the College Key, an honor reserved for students who have exhibited outstanding character,...
Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
The daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been appointed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Education, drawing criticism from some Democrats who called the appointment politically motivated. Meg Bryce, a psychology educator who unsuccessfully ran last year for an at-large...
Virginia appeals court rules judge wrongly dismissed asset forfeiture challenge
A Virginia court erroneously ruled authorities could keep $35,293 seized from a Chesterfield County auto repair shop by setting the bar too high for the owner to prove the cash wasn’t connected to a crime, according to a state Court of Appeals opinion released this week. The case dealing with asset forfeiture laws centers on […]
Box office hits: N.C. A&T Football and Hoops to be featured on network broadcasts
The N.C. A&T State University Aggies have been climbing the ranks of national recognition and notoriety. Well the Aggies have leveled up, recently they haven't enjoyed some of the successes of their past. However, that hasn't stopped the interest in the Aggies from skyrocketing. Even more households will be introduced to the Aggies this year and the hope is that the additional exposure will help many of the things the Aggies need - including recruiting.
Driver in custody after leading NC authorities on chase through multiple counties
A driver is in custody after leading authorities on a chase through multiple counties.It started in Dunn when U.S. Marshals tried to pull a Chevrolet Camaro. The suspect kept driving, leading authorities on a chase into Harnett County and then Cumberland County.The chase ended in Godwin where the suspect bailed and ran from the car.The driver was caught and taken into custody. Their identity has not been released.The reason for the traffic stop has not been revealed.North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating.SEE ALSO | AMBER Alert issued for missing 9-year-old Durham boy
1,900 Virginians take advantage of tax credit to encourage safe firearm storage
New data from the Virginia Department of Taxation shows that, during tax year 2023, 1,905 Virginians took advantage of a new tax credit designed to help offset the cost of life-saving gun storage devices like gun safes, gun locks and more.
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