South Fork Roanoke River contaminated with โPFAS,โ VDH says water still safe to consume
The DEQ said they received information from the Western Virginia Water Authority that results of the water found GenX, a type of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance, also known as PFAS, in source water and drinking water from the South Fork Roanoke River watershed.
Alta Mons needs volunteers for โPaul Bunyon Dayโ to prepare for busy season
SHAWSVILLE, Va. โ Alta Mons needs your help preparing for their busy season which is right around the corner. Saturday is their Paul Bunyon Day where you can help split wood, pick up sticks, clean cabins/hogans, firepits and more! Anybody that has a log splitter weโd greatly appreciate that tomorrow to help split some of this wood behind us. Itโs just a great community family day for people to come together and enjoy the outdoors,โ said Alta Mons Executive Director Ronda Wimmer. AdClick here to find out more about Alta Mons and to register.
Haleโs Restaurant to reopen after 4-month closure prompted by COVID-19
SHAWSVILLE, Va. โ Tucked away off Route 460 in Shawsville sits Haleโs Restaurant. The family-run business opened in 1967 and itโs where Michael Roupe, a Shawsville local, got his first job at 13 years old. Haleโs Restaurant to reopen after 4 month COVID-19 closure (WSLS)โIt was hard. After that four month shutdown, Haleโs posted on Facebook on Monday to announce that it is going to reopen and is looking to hire about ten employees. His hours and salary have been cut because of COVID-19, so he decided to put in his own application.