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Governor Youngkin Signs Legislation Investing in School Facilities Across the Commonwealth
Governor Glenn Youngkin participated in the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Mecklenburg County Middle School and High…
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‘I’m actually feeling pretty good.’ Lexington man eating Taco Bell for 30 days over halfway through
LEXINGTON, Va. – Three weeks ago, the country was introduced to the Lexington athlete-turned-filmmaker setting out to perform a super-size-like…
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Eyewitness: Salem park burn victim set himself on fire
Three bystanders ran to a man’s aid after he set himself on fire at the duck pond in Salem Sunday.…
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Roanoke Gas Co. seeks state approval of renewable energy project
A plan to convert biogas from a sewage treatment plant into natural gas that will be distributed to Roanoke-area homes…
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Old Fiddlers’ Convention enters 86th year
GALAX, Va. – The Old Fiddlers’ Convention is back in Galax starting August 8. The competition begins with youth fiddler’s…
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Tractor-trailer crash causes backups on both directions of I-81 in Roanoke County
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – A tractor-trailer crash is causing delays on both directions of I-81 in Roanoke County, according to…
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Amherst school officials hold active shooter training, update policies
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – Amherst County Public Schools welcomed teachers back Monday for the 2022-2023 school year with an active…
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Potential impact of Inflation Reduction Act
ROANOKE, Va. – The Senate just passed the largest climate investment bill in US history called the Inflation Reduction Act,…
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Joe Goodpies in Vinton unexpectedly shuts down
VINTON, Va. – A popular restaurant in Vinton has closed its doors unexpectedly. Joe Goodpies off of East Washington Street…
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Meet Boss: The big shy sweetie-pie
ROANOKE, Va. – This is one precious pup. Boss is one shy guy, and he might need some help getting…
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