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Two faces of summer: Sticky-stormy replaces hot and dry in Virginia — for now
This week brings a reprieve from extreme heat and relief from severe drought — more like most recent summers in our region. The post Two faces of summer: Sticky-stormy replaces hot and dry in Virginia — for now appeared first on Cardinal News.
Riverine Master Naturalist Chapter seeking 2025 candidates
The Riverine Master Naturalist Chapter will open applications this fall for candidates for its 2025 basic training class, which will run from early January through mid-April next year. The Riverine chapter, one of 30 chapters in Virginia, describes itself as a “home to an enthusiastic contingent of those from the...
Delegate asks VSP to aide investigation into Myrtle Beach killing of Roanoke teen
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke) has asked Virginia State Police to offer assistance to South Carolina authorities in the investigation into the murder of Roanoke teen Jakolbi Taylor. July 20, the student of Roanoke City’s Patrick Henry High School was killed while in Myrtle Beach.
Virginia Horse Positive for EEE
On July 12, an unvaccinated, 8-year-old Arabian mare in Suffolk, Virginia, tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) after developing clinical signs on July 9, including fever, tachycardia, depression, severe ataxia, and facial paralysis. The horse was euthanized. EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information...
JMU School of Nursing ranked among Virginia’s best
RNCareers.org, a nursing education resource, has recognized JMU as the second-best nursing school in Virginia for its bachelor's in nursing program. “This accolade further cements the university’s reputation as a nationally recognized Nursing School of Distinction.”. — RNCareers.org. “This accolade further cements the university’s reputation as a nationally recognized...
Affordable Virginia asking US Rep. Jen Kiggans to defend the Affordable Care Act
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia advocacy organization is calling on a United States Representative to defend the Affordable Care Act, which transformed healthcare across the country. On Tuesday afternoon in Virginia Beach, Affordable Virginia asked Rep. Jen Kiggans to defend the Affordable Care Act. The act was passed...
‘Nobody knows and nobody could know right now’: Political analyst on Vice Presidemt Kamala Harris’ chances of winning Virginia
“The truth is nobody knows and nobody could know right now,” said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, to 8News. “Any polls that come out now should be discarded, because we don’t know who the vice presidential candidate is and people haven’t had a chance to get to know Harris better.”
Doe Mountain Recreation Authority reports almost $1M annual economic output
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Doe Mountain Recreation Authority (DMRA) reported on Wednesday that an economic impact analysis conducted by Tennessee Tech University found an annual economic output nearing $1 million that’s coming from the Mountain City-based recreation area. A release from the DMRA said the analysis pulled data from a newly integrated SmartWaiver […]
Market to host Christmas in July
Christmas comes early to Mountain City at the Christmas in July event at the Johnson County Farmers Market this Saturday at Ralph Stout Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Crafters will be showing off their holiday spirit with Christmas themed decorations, gifts and goodies. Local artisans will be bringing various handcrafted items, such as knives, stained glass, quilts and blankets, photography, woodworking, paintings and jewelry. Lowell Cooke will be playing some holiday tunes in the musician’s tent.
Barter Theatre actor recognized by 400 Years of African American History Commission
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — Terrance Jackson, actor and Director of Outreach and Black Stories Black Voices at the Barter Theatre, has been honored by the 400 Years of African American History Commission. The award recognizes Jackson’s contributions to the arts and his dedication to portraying the richness and diversity of African American history and culture […]
ABSS to freeze teacher supplements in order to save $$ in face of $2.4M deficit
Alamance-Burlington school system employees will have their county-funded supplements frozen at their 2023-24 pay rates, in an effort to erase a $2.4 million budget deficit that ABSS began the 2024-25 fiscal year with on July 1, the school system’s administration confirmed for school board members during a special-called work session Monday afternoon.
Ballad Health caring for residents affected by sudden closure of assisted living facility
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include information from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health says it is caring for more than a dozen residents affected by the sudden closure of an area assisted living facility. In a statement Wednesday night, Ballad did not name the facility […]
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