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Photo Gallery: Three wins prop Rapp into home regional game
Panthers host Buffalo Gap tonight in playoff opener. A three-day rain delay wasn’t enough to derail Rappahannock County’s momentum as the Panthers clinched their third win in a row Friday night against visiting Page County. On May 14, the game was delayed when the skies opened up, forcing...
Cooling assistance available to eligible senior citizens beginning today
As warmer weather arrives, homes without air conditioning may get hot, and that can be especially detrimental to the health of senior citizens. If you are age 60 or older and in need of help cooling your home, the Senior Cool Care program may be able to assist you. Valley...
Memorial Day 2024 ceremonies in Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, and offers an opportunity to commemorate U.S. service members who died while on active duty. The federal holiday set for the last Monday of May was first enacted following the Civil War, and was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.
New animal shelter policy puts gag order on staff, volunteers on euthanasia issues
Staff and volunteers at the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center, which euthanized 79 animals in 2023, can’t talk about euthanasia with anybody outside the shelter. That’s one way to tamp down community controversies like the one that arose last year after the shelter put down four dogs – one that had been featured on the municipal shelter’s social media page as the “nice dog of the week,” another after the dog’s owner mistakenly signed over the rights to her pet, which had run away after being spooked by noises associated with a nearby fire.
Power outage planned for parts of Pocahontas County
POCAHONTAS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A power outage is planned for parts of Pocahontas County for facility upgrades. The power outage will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Around 860 customers in the Marlinton, Hillsboro, Minnehaha Springs, Dunmore, and Huntersville areas of Pocahontas County will be affected by the […]
Buffalo Gap Class of 2024 celebrates graduation: Photos
SWOOPE — The members of the Class of 2024 at Buffalo Gap are now officially alumni of the high school following the commencement ceremony Saturday morning, May 18. A light rain forced the ceremony inside, moving from the football field to the school's gym. A packed house watched 99 graduates walk across the stage, accepting their diplomas from Principal Ian Marshall. ...
Civilian Conservation Corps cabin renovations complete at two Virginia state parks
Cabin renovations at Douthat and Fairy Stone state parks are complete with upgrades using eco-friendly materials and promoting conservation. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation began the modernization process in 2021. Phase one wrapped up in the spring of 2023 and included 29 cabins. The remaining 26 cabins received upgrades in phase two, which was completed this month.
Pinpoint Weather: Showers, storms, flooding rainfall
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Showers are likely this afternoon with storms possible. There is a chance for localized flooding where storms move slowly with moderate to heavy rainfall. This is part of a system bringing a potential of rain through the weekend. The risk of flooding is marginal (5%) to slight (15%) for today and […]
VCSB working to respond to those in crisis; ease burden on hospitals, first responders
When someone is in a suicidal crisis, sending police, fire and EMS to help isn’t always the best solution. If the person in crisis is put in handcuffs or removed from their home in an ambulance or police car, it can prove traumatic for someone already in a fragile state.
Craigsville no longer at risk of losing its incorporated town status
CRAIGSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - The town of Craigsville is no longer at risk of losing its incorporated town status thanks to the new two-year budget state lawmakers and Govenor Glenn Youngkin passed earlier this week. While localities across the Valley are finalizing or have already finalized their budgets, Craigsville had...
Pocahontas County Commission to discuss Board of Education demolition project at upcoming meeting
MARLINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Regular Session agenda has been released for the upcoming meeting of the Pocahontas County Commission has been announced. The session, set to take place at 5:30pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, will see discussion of the Board of Education demolition project, Pocahontas County Broadband Project, and more. The full agenda […]
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