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Celebrate ink, art, and fashion at the Tattoo Experience in downtown Roanoke
Read full article: Celebrate ink, art, and fashion at the Tattoo Experience in downtown RoanokeInk, art and fashion will collide in downtown Roanoke this weekend in the form of the third annual Tattoo Experience! The event is set to host top tattoo artists, painters, designers and other creators.
WATCH: VMI Alumni Memorial Parade recognizes sacrifices
Read full article: WATCH: VMI Alumni Memorial Parade recognizes sacrificesAlumni from the Virginia Military Institute were honored Thursday during the annual VMI Alumni Memorial Parade, which commemorates the sacrifices made by those affiliated with the institution.
WATCH: Governor Youngkin ceremonially signs child welfare legislation
Read full article: WATCH: Governor Youngkin ceremonially signs child welfare legislationGov. Glenn Youngkin held a ceremonial signing Thursday for a series of new laws aimed at strengthening Virginia’s child welfare system. The legislation enhances support for children in foster care and improves access to community services.
First-Generation Student Prepares to Walk at Virginia Tech Commencement and Reflects on His Journey
Read full article: First-Generation Student Prepares to Walk at Virginia Tech Commencement and Reflects on His JourneyThis Friday, more than 6,000 Hokies will cross the stage during Virginia Tech’s spring commencement. Including Tyler Krupnik, a senior majoring in geography with minors in meteorology and climate and society, becoming the first in his family to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Wasena Bridge replacement hits midpoint, amid weather delays and business impacts
Read full article: Wasena Bridge replacement hits midpoint, amid weather delays and business impactsA major construction project is reshaping a key part of Roanoke. The Wasena Bridge replacement is promising major improvements, but not without significant setbacks.
National Peace Officers Memorial Day honors fallen heroes
Read full article: National Peace Officers Memorial Day honors fallen heroesAcross the country and in local communities, flags are lowered, and hearts are heavy. Today is National Peace Officers Memorial Day—a solemn reminder of the men and women in uniform who gave their lives protecting others.
Celebrate ink, art, and fashion at the Tattoo Experience in downtown Roanoke
Read full article: Celebrate ink, art, and fashion at the Tattoo Experience in downtown RoanokeInk, art and fashion will collide in downtown Roanoke this weekend in the form of the third annual Tattoo Experience! The event is set to host top tattoo artists, painters, designers and other creators.
Retaining Wall Collapse at Lynchburg Construction Site Raises Concerns Among Residents
Read full article: Retaining Wall Collapse at Lynchburg Construction Site Raises Concerns Among ResidentsA retaining wall collapse at a Lynchburg construction site has sparked resident concern over safety following heavy rains.
Lynchburg Police Department honor fallen heroes with annual Regional Police Memorial Service
Read full article: Lynchburg Police Department honor fallen heroes with annual Regional Police Memorial ServiceThe Lynchburg Police Department is slated to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty in the past year in the Commonwealth.
WATCH: Danville police, deputies honor fallen officers
Read full article: WATCH: Danville police, deputies honor fallen officersOn Thursday, the Danville Police Department and the Danville Sheriff’s Office will honor and remember six officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Plastic recycling startup to invest $4.3 million in Pittsylvania County, creating 28 new jobs
Read full article: Plastic recycling startup to invest $4.3 million in Pittsylvania County, creating 28 new jobsGreen Recycle USA LLC, a start-up plastic recycling company, is set to invest $4.3 million in Pittsylvania County to boost sustainability and reduce the amount of industrial plastic waste sent to landfills.
Caesars Virginia celebrates Danville firefighters with $1.6 million fire truck donation
Read full article: Caesars Virginia celebrates Danville firefighters with $1.6 million fire truck donationIn honor of International Firefighters’ Day, which was on Sunday, Caesars Virginia is set to celebrate a major donation made to the Danville Fire Department.
Martinsville soldier killed during D-Day accounted for after more than 80 years
Read full article: Martinsville soldier killed during D-Day accounted for after more than 80 yearsA soldier from Martinsville who was killed during World War II has been accounted for, officials announced in a press release.
Jeter-Watson Elementary recognized for commitment to heart health by American Heart Association
Read full article: Jeter-Watson Elementary recognized for commitment to heart health by American Heart AssociationThe American Heart Association has recognized Jeter-Watson Elementary School for its outstanding contribution to the 2025 Kids Heart Challenge.
Elementary school in Covington to start 5 minutes earlier for the rest of the school year
Read full article: Elementary school in Covington to start 5 minutes earlier for the rest of the school yearCallaghan Elementary School in the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools division will start its school day five minutes earlier than regularly scheduled for the remainder of the academic year.
AHPS releases statement after unusual odor detected at Covington Middle School Monday
Read full article: AHPS releases statement after unusual odor detected at Covington Middle School MondayCovington Middle School announced that they had temporarily relocated some classrooms after an unusual odor was detected in Covington Middle School on Monday. The school does not believe the incident is a safety concern.
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Break, Smash, and Heal: The Stress Factory’s innovative approach in Salem
Read full article: Break, Smash, and Heal: The Stress Factory’s innovative approach in SalemThe Stress Factory, which recently relocated from Roanoke last month to a larger facility in Salem, allows visitors to channel their stress by breaking and smashing plates, bottles, and computer monitors.
Virginia lawmakers assess federal budget cuts’ impact on commonwealth during Wytheville stop
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers assess federal budget cuts’ impact on commonwealth during Wytheville stopVirginia lawmakers are weighing the impact of federal budget cuts and policies on the commonwealth. The House Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions met in Wytheville on Monday to hear from representatives of sectors that could be most impacted.
Blacksburg businesses transition from concert crowds to graduation crowds
Read full article: Blacksburg businesses transition from concert crowds to graduation crowdsMetallica was just in town and this week is graduation; that means for the past two weeks businesses in the town of Blacksburg have been busy.
Don’t be a fawn napper, Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center warns
Read full article: Don’t be a fawn napper, Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center warnsThe Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is sending a clear message this fawn season: if you see a baby deer, leave it alone. Trying to help a fawn may actually do more harm than good.
What to know for Virginia Tech’s 2025 spring commencement ceremonies
Read full article: What to know for Virginia Tech’s 2025 spring commencement ceremoniesVirginia Tech’s 2025 spring commencement ceremonies for the main campus begin on May 14, and thousands of students are set to graduate over the week.
No out-of-pocket costs in Virginia for certain breast cancer screenings
Read full article: No out-of-pocket costs in Virginia for certain breast cancer screeningsWhen Keen was 30 years old, she was diagnosed with BRCA2 mutation. She said her risk of breast cancer was 83%. So, she chose to do a preventative mastectomy. She has to get a breast MRI but they can range anywhere from $1000 to $1800 preventing her from getting them every year.
Feeding Southwest Virginia offers summer food service program
Read full article: Feeding Southwest Virginia offers summer food service programFeeding Southwest Virginia announced Monday its continued sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), offering free meals to children throughout the region during the summer months.
Virginia Tech researchers utilize fungus to fight against harmful cotton pest
Read full article: Virginia Tech researchers utilize fungus to fight against harmful cotton pestCorn earworms are one of the most economically harmful pests in North America, and they can quickly become resistant to common insecticides. However, researchers at Virginia Tech are testing a new method to curb the negative impact of the pest: utilizing a type of fungus.
Danville earns “Nature Everywhere” status
Read full article: Danville earns “Nature Everywhere” statusDanville has earned the designation of “Nature Everywhere Community,” becoming the first city in Virginia to receive this recognition. This initiative is part of the Nature Everywhere Community Action Challenge, a collaboration involving the Children & Nature Network, the National League of Cities, and KABOOM! The challenge aims to ensure children have access to nature in their living, learning, and playing environments.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation announces $150,000 award to literacy programs in Virginia
Read full article: Dollar General Literacy Foundation announces $150,000 award to literacy programs in VirginiaThe Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of nearly $150,000 in grants to literacy programs in the Commonwealth on Thursday.
Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulate
Read full article: Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulateCommercial fishermen are eager to see if President Donald Trump's command to shed federal fishing regulations will boost one of the nation's oldest industries.