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WEB3 days ago · Letter to the Editor. Sep 30, 2024. The 2024 election is quickly approaching with early voting started on Friday, September 20th, and this election gives the voters two choices. The choice of continuing the preservation of our God given freedoms, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness or the choice of ungodly chaos, corrup….
Local squads rescue laborer stuck 40 feet up in tree
WEB5 hours ago · CVFD arrived to find a patient stuck approximately 40 feet up in a tree where he was working. AVFD crews set the ladder while unified command developed a rescue plan. Lynchburg Fire Department crews established a rope haul system and safely lowered the patient to the ground, where they were treated by Concord Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Hurricane Helene disrupts local area | News | timesvirginian.com
WEB5 days ago · Hurricane Helene dumped plenty of water and caused extensive damage throughout the southeastern United States late last week and over the weekend in the form of flooding and tornados. Central Virginia Electric Cooperative reported Friday that 721 members were without power, the largest numbers …
Two vehicles collide with bear in Appomattox County
WEB3 days ago · Rescue 13-06 established command and shut down one lane of U.S. 460 East. Upon investigation, there was determined to be no injuries, and two vehicles had hit a bear. 4A2 and 4A4 arrived on scene and began checking on patients before later clearing. EMS 4, Engine 13-1 (w/3), and Command 13 (w/2) responded. With …
Blue Ridge Parkway closed in Virginia and North Carolina as crews ...
WEB3 days ago · The National Park Service has released that the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia is closed as crews continue their assessment of the damage from Hurricane Helene. The National Park Service has deployed its Eastern Incident Management Team, which brings specialized skills and resources to support the parkway with employee emergency needs, emergency ...
Hurricane Helene to impact VDOT's Lynchburg District (includes ...
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Treat all downed power lines as live. Stay back and report them from a safe distance. Report road hazards by calling 800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623) or by visiting my.vdot.virginia.gov/Get up-to-date road and traffic information through the Virginia 511 App or by visiting www.511virginia.org.
Virginia colleges change protest rules, mirroring ‘unprecedented’ …
WEB4 days ago · RICHMOND, Va. -- Students, lawmakers and free-speech activists question if updated university policies that regulate student demonstrations violate First Amendment rights. After campus protests that led to some clashes with police, institutions such as Virginia Commonwealth University, James Madison ...
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WEB5 days ago · Sep 19, 2024. RICHMOND, Va. – At last week’s Virginia Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee meeting in Richmond, Barry DuVal announced his plans to retire as President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce in early 2025. He was born and raised in Virginia and grew up in Newport News. Barry DuVal….
Fundraiser underway to purchase tiny home for Appomattox …
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Funds are now being raised to purchase a tiny home for a 72-year-old Appomattox County man whose lifelong home on Piney Mountain Road was destroyed by a chimney fire in April. Grover Hall, who had resided at the Oakville residence since birth, was awake shortly after 5 a.m. when he noticed a fire ...
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WEB5 days ago · Happiness is 4-H— 11/22/17. Bonnie B. Tillotson. Nov 22, 2017. If hanging out with friends and honing your marksmanship skills for a weekend sounds like a great time, then the Virginia 4-H Shooting Education Instructor Certification training at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center , in October, would have been the place for you. Featured.