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When will cicadas emerge in Virginia? Here's what to know
VIRGINIA, USA — That loud, distinct buzzing. Those empty exoskeleton shells attached to trees (or worse, your car). It's almost time for trillions of cicadas to emerge from the ground and create a cacophony that will be heard across the Commonwealth of Virginia. It'll be nearly impossible to miss them.
Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed; more …
From elsewhere: Youngkin will head to Europe on third trade mission trip. Report gives high grades for air quality in Roanoke Valley. Lynchburg city staff discuss school funding plan with city council. The post Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
2 more lab schools will open in Southwest Virginia after latest round of state approvals
The programs at Emory & Henry College and Roanoke College will welcome their first high school students in the fall. The post 2 more lab schools will open in Southwest Virginia after latest round of state approvals appeared first on Cardinal News.
Want to comment on Appalachian Power’s proposed rate increase? Here’s how.
Virginia’s second-largest electric utility proposes raising the average residential bill by about $10. State and local elected officials have criticized the plan, and the public now can weigh in. The post Want to comment on Appalachian Power’s proposed rate increase? Here’s how. appeared first on Cardinal News.
More Shenandoah Valley residents are experiencing homelessness
The latest point-in-time results come as home prices and rents skyrocket in the region. The number of people experiencing homelessness in the upper Shenandoah Valley increased between 2023 and 2024, according to newly released data. The results of a January count came at an April 11 event by the Western...
Jury sets precedent on marijuana impairment in VB fatal vehicle-pedestrian trial
VIRGINIA BEACH (WAVY) — In a precedent-setting case, a jury convicted Nathan Poole, 26, of DWI manslaughter and DWI causing serious permanent injury while under the influence of marijuana. Killed in the incident was Rosa Blanco, 76, and her cousin Conception Blanco, 79 at the time, who had more than a dozen bone fractures. “We’re […]
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