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Justices’ $1 billion suit against Carter Bank transferred to Virginia court
The Justices allege that the Martinsville-based bank has violated banking laws. The bank says the Justices and their companies have stalled on repaying $300 million in past-due loans. The post Justices’ $1 billion suit against Carter Bank transferred to Virginia court appeared first on Cardinal News.
No injuries after plane crash near Blue Ridge Regional Airport in Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a plane crash that occurred Monday evening in Martinsville. According to police, the crash happened at 6 p.m. in the 200 block of Airport Road, near the Blue Ridge Regional Airport. VSP said there were no injuries. Details are limited at...
Rocky Mount Rotary Skate Park reopens with a new look
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — One skate park in Franklin County is back with a new look! The Franklin County Parks and Recreation announced that the Rocky Mount Rotary Skate Park is now open. The park has been a staple for many skateboard enthusiasts and young teens for over a decade. Now, the park has […]
Boones Mill to hold kids fishing rodeo
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Time to grab the kids and your fishing poles because the Town of Boones Mill is hosting a kid’s fishing rodeo once again!. Councilman Mike Smith, Fire Department Captain Baylor Janney and Town Manager B.T. Fitzpatrick joined us on Here @ Home to talk about the event and why they decided to bring it back to Boones Mill.
Police searching for answers in Richard Palmer homicide
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) -A family’s plea for answers and renewed hope in a homicide case more than two decades old. On April 22, 2003, a Floyd County man and his dog were shot and killed. No one has been convicted, but investigators say there is new momentum in the...
Carroll competes in Buffalo Invitational
Carroll County’s track and field team competed April 19 in the Buffalo Invitational at Floyd County. Cavalier athletes placed in several events in the meet, which featured a large number of area and regional schools. Among those placing for Carroll County were: Girls 100 meter hurdles ...
Ferrum College Hosts Gospel Explosion Featuring Local and National Musicians
Ferrum College Campus Ministry and Office of the Chaplain hosted a spring concert on the lawn on Monday, April 15th featuring praise bands and individual artists from Franklin County to Vallejo, CA. The Gospel Explosion was an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to gather and experience a variety of praise and worship music. College […]
Martinsville Kiwanis Club's Pancake Day is Thursday
MARTINSVILLE, VA – The Martinsville Kiwanis Club invites you to indulge in a pancake extravaganza on Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Broad Street Parking Lot in Martinsville. Prepare your taste buds as the Kiwanis Club serves up pancakes and sausage throughout the day in the...
South County To Celebrate Trail Extension Ribbon Cutting & Roanoke County Arbor Day
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism will celebrate improvements and trail extensions to the South County Trail on Thursday, April 25 at 3 PM. Roanoke County utilized Capital Maintenance Program Funds allocated by the Board of Supervisors to complete extensions to the South County Trail in Starkey Park North and Merriman Soccer Complex. The 1.1-mile […]
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