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Staunton River State Park’s 2025 astronomy programs invite stargazers
Read full article: Staunton River State Park’s 2025 astronomy programs invite stargazersStaunton River State Park, recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, is set to offer self-guided astronomy programs throughout 2025 at its Dark Sky Observation Field.
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WATCH: Mountain Lake Savor Weekend is coming up
Read full article: WATCH: Mountain Lake Savor Weekend is coming upGrowing the culinary scene in Southwest Virginia Mountain Lake Lodge is showcasing the best that Southwest Virginia has to offer with the debut of a special weekend event called Savor: Chefs, Farmers, and Friends.
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Find your fur-ever friend: Angels of Assisi to hold adoption events at PetSmart starting Friday
Read full article: Find your fur-ever friend: Angels of Assisi to hold adoption events at PetSmart starting FridayLooking to add a new furry member to your family? This weekend, Angels of Assisi is set to bring several adoptable pets who are in need of a loving home to PetSmart.
2 hours ago
Warm weekend ahead as temperatures soar into the 80s
Read full article: Warm weekend ahead as temperatures soar into the 80sIt is a mostly cloudy and mild start out there Friday morning. A lot of temperatures are kicking off in the 40s and 50s, but warm into the 70s by the middle of the day.
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Governor Youngkin Champions Nuclear Innovation at BWXT’s New Facility
Read full article: Governor Youngkin Champions Nuclear Innovation at BWXT’s New FacilityBWXT's new innovation campus in Lynchburg is advancing nuclear technology with groundbreaking work in reactor manufacturing, supported by partnerships with the Department of Defense and NASA, and is poised to boost the local economy.
2 days ago
BWXT’s new facility focuses on carbon-free energy solutions
Read full article: BWXT’s new facility focuses on carbon-free energy solutionsThe BWXT Innovation Campus features laboratories where the Advanced Technologies team is designing, building and testing advanced nuclear systems for NASA, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, state governments, national research labs and commercial customers.
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Pittsylvania County residents urged to be cautious of scammers posing as deputies
Read full article: Pittsylvania County residents urged to be cautious of scammers posing as deputiesThe Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a telephone scam circulating in the area.
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God’s Pit Crew to distribute 1,000 food boxes at Martinsville Speedway on Wednesday
Read full article: God’s Pit Crew to distribute 1,000 food boxes at Martinsville Speedway on WednesdayGod’s Pit Crew is racing against hunger as it works to lend a helping hand to those in need in Southside and beyond.
Two families displaced after fire at duplex apartment building in Danville
Read full article: Two families displaced after fire at duplex apartment building in DanvilleThankfully, no one was hurt after a fire broke out at a duplex apartment building in Danville, according to the Danville Fire Department.
Danville City Manager proposes $379.3 million budget for the next fiscal year
Read full article: Danville City Manager proposes $379.3 million budget for the next fiscal yearDanville City Manager Ken Larking has proposed a $379.3 million budget for the next fiscal year to the city council, a 9 percent increase over the current budget.
VIRginia International Raceway celebrates 25 years with jam-packed 2025 race schedule
Read full article: VIRginia International Raceway celebrates 25 years with jam-packed 2025 race scheduleCalling all race fans! VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) is racing into the upcoming 2025 season with a jam-packed schedule of high-speed events as it celebrates 25 years.
Dominion Energy uses sheep for eco-friendly maintenance on Southside solar farms
Read full article: Dominion Energy uses sheep for eco-friendly maintenance on Southside solar farmsDominion Energy has introduced sheep to two solar farms in Southside, employing an eco-friendly method known as solar grazing.
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Alleghany High School staggering dismissal times to improve parking lot safety
Read full article: Alleghany High School staggering dismissal times to improve parking lot safetyAlleghany High School is adjusting its dismissal times next week to enhance safety and traffic flow in its parking lot.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools continuing to teach students and staff lifesaving skills
Read full article: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools continuing to teach students and staff lifesaving skillsAlleghany Highlands Public Schools is highlighting their emergency preparedness programs in honor of Red Cross Month.
Covington Middle School to reopen for in-person instruction Tuesday
Read full article: Covington Middle School to reopen for in-person instruction TuesdayFollowing extensive safety evaluations and inspections, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools announced the reopening of Covington Middle School to in-person instruction.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools making sure students get a healthy breakfast every day
Read full article: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools making sure students get a healthy breakfast every dayAlleghany Highlands Public Schools is celebrating National School Breakfast Week, and making sure kids know why it’s so important to start every day with a nutritious breakfast.
Virginia’s Custody Crisis: Why are parents giving up their kids and solutions to help families
Read full article: Virginia’s Custody Crisis: Why are parents giving up their kids and solutions to help familiesIt’s called “relief of custody.” Hundreds of these cases have been filed in just the past five years.
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Virginia Tech approves 2.9% tuition hike for 2025-26 academic year
Read full article: Virginia Tech approves 2.9% tuition hike for 2025-26 academic yearVirginia Tech students will see a 2.9 percent increase in their tuition for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year, following approval from the Board of Visitors earlier this week.
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Residents urged to report lake debris at Smith Mountain Lake as cleanup efforts ramp up
Read full article: Residents urged to report lake debris at Smith Mountain Lake as cleanup efforts ramp upIf you’ve been out on Smith Mountain Lake, you may have seen the debris. Anything from fallen tree limbs to even trash.
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Virginia Rail Historical Society’s Roanoke Chapter set to relocate to new 16-acre facility
Read full article: Virginia Rail Historical Society’s Roanoke Chapter set to relocate to new 16-acre facilityThe move to a 16-acre facility in Norwich will provide a permanent home and improved restoration capabilities for the Roanoke Chapter's historic railroad collection.
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Concerns rise over housing after Virginia Tech project cancellation
Read full article: Concerns rise over housing after Virginia Tech project cancellationOn Tuesday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors voted to cancel the Student Life Village project, which was intended to provide housing for more than 5,000 students.
2 days ago
BWXT’s new facility focuses on carbon-free energy solutions
Read full article: BWXT’s new facility focuses on carbon-free energy solutionsThe BWXT Innovation Campus features laboratories where the Advanced Technologies team is designing, building and testing advanced nuclear systems for NASA, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, state governments, national research labs and commercial customers.
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Virginia Tech students protest against DEI program cuts
Read full article: Virginia Tech students protest against DEI program cutsHokies of all kinds joined hands to march on Virginia Tech’s campus to protest President Trump’s executive order to end all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' decision on Student Life Village could reshape student housing landscape
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' decision on Student Life Village could reshape student housing landscapeThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors is meeting on Virginia Tech’s campus for its quarterly meeting, and a crucial vote on the agenda could have significant implications for the town of Blacksburg.
3 days ago
Pulaski County schools face funding uncertainty after Trump’s executive order
Read full article: Pulaski County schools face funding uncertainty after Trump’s executive orderConcerns rise in Southwest Virginia over potential dismantling of Department of Education. Superintendent Rob Graham warns that loss of federal support could jeopardize Title I and Title II programs for students.
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Caesars Virginia’s Pantheon to open with star-studded lineup, including Gary Allan, Gabriel Iglesias & more
Read full article: Caesars Virginia’s Pantheon to open with star-studded lineup, including Gary Allan, Gabriel Iglesias & moreCaesars Virginia is hitting the jackpot with a star-studded lineup scheduled to perform at the Pantheon when it opens in June.
Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the Carolinas
Read full article: Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the CarolinasWildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina’s governor declared an emergency in response to a growing wildfire. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued a mandatory evacuation Saturday night for parts of Polk County in western North Carolina. The agency warns residents could be trapped, injured, or killed if they remain in the impacted areas. In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency as part of an effort to stop a blaze in Pickens County called the Table Rock Fire that started Friday in the Blue Ridge Mountains
UVA names Ryan Odom as Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach
Read full article: UVA names Ryan Odom as Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball CoachVirginia athletics director Carla Williams announced that Ryan Odom will be leading the University of Virginia’s Dean and Markel Families Men’s Basketball team as Head Coach.