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Son of fallen Smyth County deputy throws first pitch at Salem Red Sox game
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — It was more than just a baseball game Friday night at the Salem Memorial Ballpark. The first pitch was thrown by the son of fallen Smyth County deputy Hunter Reedy, who was shot and killed in the line of duty earlier in August. The Salem Red Sox honored Reedy’s life by […]
Man arrested for allegedly firing gun in Wytheville
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man has been arrested for a shooting incident in Wytheville Friday night. Jha-Braun Pruitt, 40, is charged with with felony carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon, plus concealed firearm, reckless handling of a firearm and brandishing a firearm, all misdemeanors. He also received a summons for being intoxicated in public.
Hundreds of dogs come out for Oakey’s Dog Days of Summer
TOWN OF VINTON, Va. – Sure, some kids are back in school, but your furry pets are perhaps always on summer vacation. Lancerlot Sports Complex in Vinton hosted the 5th annual Oakey’s Dog Days of Summer. Hundreds of dogs chilled out on the ice rink or made a...
Florida State losing to Georgia Tech could have significant meaning for Virginia Tech
Saturday, Georgia Tech sent big shock waves not only through college football but also the ACC with their upset of No. 10 Florida State in Dublin, Ireland. Looking to make a statement following a frustrating end to the 2023 campaign, the Seminoles set themselves up for a long 2024 season.
Southwest Virginia Bee Festival Draws Thousands to Elmwood Park for Sweet Celebration
ROANOKE, Va. – Elmwood Park was abuzz with excitement as thousands of people attended the inaugural Southwest Virginia Bee Festival on Saturday. The event, celebrating the vital role of bees in our ecosystem, showcased the city’s commitment to its bee-friendly reputation. The festival, co-hosted by the Roanoke Valley...
It's a slippery slope to success! United Way launches mega slide fundraiser in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — If you're looking for a fun way to cool off this weekend, we've got you covered! The Hill City Slide in Downtown Lynchburg is open for business!. You only have this weekend to check it out. I went a gave it a go Saturday morning.
'We are thrilled': Lynchburg Democrats energized after convention, ready for election
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Party members are feeling fired up coming off the Democratic National Convention. The Lynchburg Democratic Committee Chair,Denise Tuttle, said Kamala Harris is ready to take on the race for the White House. "We are thrilled. We are excited," said Tuttle. Tuttle said she thinks the...
Average Gas Prices Down Across the Southside and Virginia
Average gas prices across Virginia dropped by seven cents this week to $3.22 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is down six cents to $3.35 a gallon, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Danville fell by nine cents to $3.04, while the...
Community comes together to remember the missing Virginia mother whose husband is accused of killing her
The Northern Virginia community that rallied to raise awareness and demand answers when a 28-year-old woman was reported missing earlier this month is now coming together to remember the mother of one, while her husband faces charges in connection with her disappearance.
Pinpoint Weather: Increasing heat and humidity this week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Stay cool and hydrated! Hot and muggy conditions will impact Southwest and Central Virginia through the middle of the week. High pressure will keep the region mostly dry, but a warming trend will occur over the next few days. For Monday, morning temperatures will start in the 50s and 60s. A few […]
Clear and calm tonight; a toasty start to next week
Sunday evening looks great for last-minute outdoor plans: temps in the 80s/70s under mostly sunny skies. The sun setting won’t change much as we continue to see mostly clear skies for the remainder of tonight. Temps will also continue to cool further down as they drop into the 60s. Monday shouldn’t see any troubles in […]
One Person Injured in Shooting on Route 58 in Halifax County
One man was injured during a shooting on Route 58 in Halifax County on Friday night. According to The Gazette-Virginian, a 59-year-old man was injured during a shooting on Friday night that involved two vehicles. The shooting happened at around 9:30 pm and happened after an altercation that occurred between...
Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners
Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering an ornamental garden from the 1700s where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world. Such plots of land served as status symbols. They were the 18th-century equivalent of buying a Lamborghini. The garden in Williamsburg belonged to tobacco grower John Custis IV, who also served in the colonial legislature. His garden has long intrigued historians. But the dig also focuses on learning more about the enslaved gardeners. The excavation is being conducted by Colonial Williamsburg. It's a living history museum that now owns the property in the former colonial capital.
Mobile units arrive at Prince Edward Elementary School
The renovation process at Prince Edward Elementary took another step forward on Wednesday, Aug. 21, as the mobile classrooms arrived on campus. It turns out the tropical storm and other weather in recent weeks only delayed the project by a few days, as the trucks showed up in a mini-parade of sorts. “This is an […] The post Mobile units arrive at Prince Edward Elementary School appeared first on Farmville.
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