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Coach remembers Patrick Henry High student shot and killed in Myrtle Beach
ROANOKE, Va. – A community is in mourning after a Roanoke teen was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach. He was in the area to play in a basketball tournament over the weekend. 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor was a part of the basketball team at Patrick Henry High, according to Head Boys Basketball Coach Jack Esworthy.
Virginia volunteers continue hurricane relief efforts in Texas
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Danville nonprofit is still helping victims recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. It has been nearly two weeks since volunteers with God’s Pit Crew deployed to Houston, Texas to help with the much-needed relief efforts. “It was only a category one hurricane, but...
Daughter of former Supreme Court justice appointed to Virginia Board of Education
Meg Bryce, a daughter of the late conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, has been appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve as the newest member of the Virginia Board of Education. The governor has yet to fill the second seat on the nine-member board after two seats became available earlier this month. “We are […]
Former Highland County administrator indicted on felony embezzlement charge
A former Highland County administrator who was investigated by Virginia State Police after tens of thousands of dollars of county funds went missing was recently indicted on a felony charge. Roberta A. Lambert, 65, is accused of stealing an estimated $20,000 in 2022 and 2023. Lambert is charged with embezzlement of public funds, according...
Alleghany County Elections to be held November 5th
ALLEGHANY COUNTY Va. (VR) – Voters throughout Alleghany County will have the opportunity on Nov. 5 to make their voices heard. There will be many local seats up for grabs, so if you haven’t already become a registered voter, now is the time to register and use your democratic right to make a difference. Citizens […] The post Alleghany County Elections to be held November 5th appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Town of Iron Gate sets agenda for July 25 meeting
Town of Iron GatePO Box 199, 401 Commerce AvenueIron Gate, VA 24448Phone: 540-862-0770 AGENDA FOR THE IRON GATE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, July 25th , 20247:00 P.M. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON June 27th, 2024, AND THE WORK SESSION ON July15th, 2024. […] The post Town of Iron Gate sets agenda for July 25 meeting appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Staunton City Schools announce new cellphone policy, “Away for the Day”, starting Aug. 7
Staunton, Va. (WHSV) - Staunton City Schools (SCS) is launching a new cellphone policy for the 2024-2025 school year. Staunton City School posted to its Facebook page last week that it adopted an “Away For The Day” cellphone policy to support its students’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Stanley Elementary names assistant principal
~ Press release provided by Page County Public Schools. LURAY, July 23 ― With more than 20 years of leadership and instructional experience in public education for Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Rockingham County Public Schools, and Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, Lee Purnhagen has been selected as the new Assistant Principal for the 2024-2025 school year at Stanley Elementary.
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