Clifton Forge, VA

LEXINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Military Institute graduates walked across the stage in Lexington. VMI held commencement in Cameron Hall Monday afternoon. More than 300 Keydets got their diplomas. Graduates say they can’t wait for what the future holds and this is one of the best days of their lives....

The Greenbrier Valley Home and Garden Tour Committee met on Monday, May 9, to finalize plans for the 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11 Home and Garden Tour. Over lunch at the Humble Tomato, Martha Hilton, Sissy Isaac, Emily Shirey, Suzanne Cronquist, Jeri Via, Susie Bossert, and Peach Shetterly discussed details of the tour sites located […] The post Home and garden tour committee finalizes plans appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) — Washington and Lee women’s lacrosse put on a clinic on Sunday afternoon, shutting out Transylvania, 21-0, in the second round of the NCAA Division III championship. The Generals jumped out to an 8-0 after the first quarter before nearly doubling that lead by halftime,...

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College is launching an “Inclusive Learning Enabled Action Program” (ILEAP) this fall for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, allowing participants to enroll in classes on DSLCC’s Clifton Forge, Va., campus. The announcement was made recently by Dr. Benjamin Worth, DSLCC vice president for academic affairs. Julie A. Baker, who has […] The post DSLCC launches program for students with disabilities appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

LEXINGTON, Va. (WSET) — More than 40 people gathered on South Main Street in Lexington protesting in support of abortion access, but some were doing the opposite. Organizer Louise Ward said the protest was part of the National Day of Action organized by Planned Parenthood and Women's March. She...

Natural Bridge Speedway May 20th And Virginia Motor Speedway May 21st Up Next For The Ultimate Super Late Model Series Southeast Region. Carnesville, Georgia - The Ultimate Super Late Model Series Southeast Region will head into a double header as the Ultimate Southeast Tour will travel to Natural Bridge Speedway located in Natural Bridge, Virginia on Friday May 20th for the "Road To Jamaica" event paying $5,000 to win and on Saturday the Ultimate Southeast Tour will travel to Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway located in Jamaica, Virginia for the annual "King of the Commonwealth" event paying $20,000 to win. The "King of the Commonwealth" event is one of the biggest short track events in the State of Virginia and draws the best Dirt Late Model racers on the East Coast.

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. (WDBJ) - According to the Town of Clifton Forge Police, cell phone users are temporarily unable to reach 911. Contact 540-965-1760 or 540-965-1770 ext. 0 with emergencies.

The City of Covington would like to make citizens aware that the Emergency 911 cell phone services are down at this time. If you need assistance and are calling from a cell phone please call the non-emergency number at (540) 965-6333. This problem is region-wide and has been reported to the state. We are working diligently to get this problem corrected and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will alert the public when the problem is corrected.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Clifton Forge Police are reporting that 911 lines are down in Alleghany County since Monday afternoon. Police say to dial 540-965-1760 or 540-965-1770 ext. 0 for emergencies in the Town of Clifton Forge. If...

Forty-eight students who completed the associate degree in nursing at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College were honored during the annual Pinning Ceremony May 11 on the DSLCC Clifton Forge, Va., campus. Six graduates of the DSLCC Practical Nursing program participated in the annual pinning ceremony May 11 and received certificates in practical nursing during commencement […] The post Nursing students graduate from Dabney S. Lancaster Community College appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) – The Washington and Lee women’s lacrosse team prepares for their 12th straight NCAA Div.III appearance. The generals will also have homefield advantage in Sundays match up against Transylvania University, and Washington & Lee senior defender Caroline Hall is ready for the challenge. “In year’s...

LEXINGTON, Va. – In the second round of the NCAA DIII Women’s Lacrosse Tournament, No. 5 Washington and Lee defeated Transylvania 21-0 at Watt Field on Sunday. The Generals jumped to an 8-0 lead through the first quarter of play with three early goals from Allie Schwab. W&L held a 15-0 advantage at halftime before scoring 6 more goals in the second half to secure the victory.

LEXINGTON, Va. (WSET) — Keep your eye out for cyber scams. According to the Lexington Police Department, they've seen a noticeable increase in cases of older adults falling victim to phone or online scams over the past two to three months. Detective Nathan Kesterson said the types of scams...

The 15th ranked University of Mary Washington women's tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to third ranked Wesleyan (Conn.) University on Sunday in the third round of the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Tournament in Lexington, Va. The Eagles close with a 13-6 record. In doubles, Wesleyan jumped ahead with...

ROANOKE, Va. – The second round of the NCAA DIII Men’s Lacrosse Tournament wasn’t took kind to the three schools representing the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Washington and Lee, Roanoke and ODAC champion Lynchburg were all defeated on Saturday. No. 11 Lynchburg had its fourth ever meeting...

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Recover Fest 2021 organizers are continuing to combat the meth and opioid crisis in Virginia through the work of their community-centered non-profit Recover Virginia. The team successfully organized two events last year in Lexington at Hulls and Recover Fest 2021 in Staunton st Sunspots Pavilion. Proceeds...

A Virginia man has been charged with negligent manslaughter by vehicle in the March death of a West Virginia woman who was a passenger in a car struck in an apparent drunken-driving crash, according to Washington County court records. Michael Maydian, 27, of Covington, Va., was charged by criminal information on Tuesday with...