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New research shows incidents of children ingesting detergent pods decreasing, but still an issue
Read full article: New research shows incidents of children ingesting detergent pods decreasing, but still an issueThanks to awareness, and some manufacturer safety measures put into place, fewer children appear to be ingesting laundry detergent pods, according to a recent study.
Student will not return to Grandin Court Elementary for remainder of school year after making threats
Read full article: Student will not return to Grandin Court Elementary for remainder of school year after making threatsThereโs growing fallout over a school threat made by a Roanoke elementary student, as parents say even after hearing from school leaders theyโre still not sure they can trust them.
Big Island Elementary School set to close early on Thursday, Nov. 16 due to air quality concerns
Read full article: Big Island Elementary School set to close early on Thursday, Nov. 16 due to air quality concernsBig Island Elementary School will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 15 due to air quality concerns in the area, according to Bedford County Public Schools.
Most Virginians cannot afford childcare, according to Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
Read full article: Most Virginians cannot afford childcare, according to Joint Legislative Audit and Review CommissionChildcare is not affordable to most Virginians, according to information presented during the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commissionโs meeting on Monday
Roanoke leaders talk importance of D.A.R.E. program
Read full article: Roanoke leaders talk importance of D.A.R.E. programThe D.A.R.E. program, which stands for drug abuse resistance education, is being offered in some local schools, like Roanoke City, to educate students about the risks of drug use.
Roanoke County School Board meeting on transgender student policies ends in uproar
Read full article: Roanoke County School Board meeting on transgender student policies ends in uproarA Roanoke County School Board meeting ended in an uproar Thursday night after discussions about new policies regarding transgender students.
Virginia Education Association latest group to oppose Bedford Co. school policy
Read full article: Virginia Education Association latest group to oppose Bedford Co. school policyFallout grows as groups come forward to express concerns over a new Bedford County Schools policy that limits how teachers can talk with students about sexual orientation or gender identity.
Bedford Co. School Board passes controversial policy with amendment
Read full article: Bedford Co. School Board passes controversial policy with amendmentThe Bedford County School Board voted to approve a policy that outlines how controversial issues should be addressed in the classroom on Thursday, with one amendment.
Roanoke County partners with VT Carilion to bring free sunscreen stations to Splash Valley
Read full article: Roanoke County partners with VT Carilion to bring free sunscreen stations to Splash ValleyWith the sun out in full force this summer, sunscreen is a necessity. Luckily for Splash Valley guests, getting burnt wonโt be a worry.
26-year-old New York man arrested after traveling to meet underage Lynchburg girl, police say
Read full article: 26-year-old New York man arrested after traveling to meet underage Lynchburg girl, police sayA New York man has been arrested and charged after traveling to meet up with an underage girl in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Franklin County father faces felony charge after rushing his daughter to the ER
Read full article: Franklin County father faces felony charge after rushing his daughter to the ERWhen Michael Morris and his wife were taking his ten-year-old daughter Marta to the pediatrician, they quickly realized she needed emergency help.
Rockbridge County High School hires additional counselors after student mental health survey
Read full article: Rockbridge County High School hires additional counselors after student mental health surveyRockbridge County High School Principal Dr. Mike Craft said students are in the midst of a mental health crisis.
Carilion Childrenโs partners with Victory Junction to bring fun to the doctorโs office
Read full article: Carilion Childrenโs partners with Victory Junction to bring fun to the doctorโs officeThe goal of the program is to reduce stress and provide an outlet for patients during medical treatment.
Around 87,000 Disney-themed childrenโs clothing sets recalled for lead levels in ink
Read full article: Around 87,000 Disney-themed childrenโs clothing sets recalled for lead levels in inkThere has been a recall alert issued for Disney-themed childrenโs clothing sold at several stores for lead levels in the textile ink, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Internet safety: Protecting kids from predators online
Read full article: Internet safety: Protecting kids from predators onlineA former Virginia State trooper, 28-year-old Austin Edwards, reportedly traveled across the country to meet a teen he met online. He abducted her and killed her family. Edwards was killed in a shootout with police and the teen is now safe, but California police believe she met him online, where he pretended to be younger than his age.
Craig County schools closed Wednesday due to โcontinued staff illnesses,โ leaders say
Read full article: Craig County schools closed Wednesday due to โcontinued staff illnesses,โ leaders sayCraig County Public Schools made the announcement Wednesday evening on Facebook. They said teachers will get in touch with students regarding work assignments.
Preparing for Halloween: How trick-or-treating may look different for those with autism
Read full article: Preparing for Halloween: How trick-or-treating may look different for those with autismWhatever youโre greeted with, not greeted with, or what trick-or-treaters come to your doorstep on Halloween night, one thing is for sure: โA little kindness goes a long way.โ
School leaders weigh in on historic drop in math, reading scores
Read full article: School leaders weigh in on historic drop in math, reading scoresA new report, the National Assessment of Educational Progress, shows students across the Commonwealth have struggled in the classroom since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Carilion Clinic, LewisGale report โhigh numberโ of RSV cases in young children
Read full article: Carilion Clinic, LewisGale report โhigh numberโ of RSV cases in young childrenAcross the country, medical professionals are reporting an increase in COVID-19 and flu cases. After two slower seasons, RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, has increased as well.
Carilion Clinic, LewisGale report โhigh numberโ of RSV cases in young children
Read full article: Carilion Clinic, LewisGale report โhigh numberโ of RSV cases in young childrenAcross the country, medical professionals are reporting an increase in COVID-19 and flu cases. After two slower seasons, RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, has increased as well.
Franklin County girl donates money from her lemonade stand to local animal shelter
Read full article: Franklin County girl donates money from her lemonade stand to local animal shelterThe adoption centerโs director, Anita Scott, said we could all learn a thing or two from Abby and no donation is too small.
Behavioral problems at Radford City Schools prompt letter from superintendent
Read full article: Behavioral problems at Radford City Schools prompt letter from superintendentSuperintendent Robert Graham sent a letter to Radford City School families encouraging they talk with their students about appropriate school behavior.
โItโs gotten a lot worse:โ Durham bus drivers in Roanoke say their paychecks are inconsistent
Read full article: โItโs gotten a lot worse:โ Durham bus drivers in Roanoke say their paychecks are inconsistentOne Durham bus driver in Roanoke says drivers are dealing with staffing problems, delays in paychecks and bad behavior from students.
The gift of opportunity: Roanoke boy gets adaptive equipment from local charity
Read full article: The gift of opportunity: Roanoke boy gets adaptive equipment from local charityRiver is just as sweet and spunky as any other kid โ he just has some awesome adaptive equipment to help him live his best life.
Celebrating children of all abilities, Big Feet Meet draws hundreds to compete in Roanoke
Read full article: Celebrating children of all abilities, Big Feet Meet draws hundreds to compete in RoanokeThe annual event is a day to honor children of all abilities, foster an inclusive school environment and hand the spotlight over to those who may not have yet had their chance to shine.
A second chance: Virginia Western scholarship to raise awareness for addiction
Read full article: A second chance: Virginia Western scholarship to raise awareness for addictionVirginia Western Community College is raising awareness about addiction while supporting students in their academic endeavors.
โI feel unsafeโ: Virginia Tech students seek support for sexual assault on campus
Read full article: โI feel unsafeโ: Virginia Tech students seek support for sexual assault on campusVirginia Tech had two reports of sexual assault within the first week of classes, and students are asking leaders to do more.
Chuck E. Cheese to host grand reopening, offer free gameplay for children Saturday
Read full article: Chuck E. Cheese to host grand reopening, offer free gameplay for children SaturdayOn Friday, the entertainment center announced that they will be celebrating the reopening of the newly remodeled Electric Road location on Saturday with an event, welcoming kids and families to go have some fun.
Bills or meals: High grocery costs continue to impact families in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Bills or meals: High grocery costs continue to impact families in Southwest VirginiaWhether itโs dinner for one or youโre feeding a family of six, the cost of groceries is hitting families hard, forcing them to make changes.