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Foundation to focus on equity, inclusion, revitalization, and investment in hope
Kate Keller, president of the Harvest Foundation, said the organization’s new strategic direction for 2022-2026 was...
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Another charge issued in Jan. 14 incident that left two dead and two injured
An alleged shooting incident at a local restaurant on Friday, January 14 resulted in two deaths, two people injured and...
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Youngkin promotes unity, agenda at inauguration
By Tarazha Jenkins and Josephine Walker Capital News Service Republican Glenn Youngkin was sworn in Saturday as Virginia’s 74th governor...
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What to know before burning storm debris
In the wake of recent storms that hit Virginia, officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) are encouraging people...
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Bassett posts quarterly dividend
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSET) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share of...
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Virginia announces $11 million in grant funds available
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold an open grant round for $11 million in federal Land and...
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State of Emergency declared in advance of winter weather
Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Thursday due to several rounds of winter weather that will impact several...
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Fire department faces declining applicant pool for positions “A very rewarding, very humbling career,” says fire chief
By Callie Hietala When Ted Anderson, Martinsville’s fire chief and fire marshal, applied for his position at Martinsville Fire &...
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Plowing continues as conditions improve on interstates and some primary roads, secondary roads and neighborhood streets still in severe condition with deep snow
Equipment operators and contractors with the Virginia Department of Transportation continued to plow and treat interstate and primary roads overnight. Last...
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Two dead, two injured in Friday incident
First responders were summoned to an alleged shooting incident Friday at the El Parral Mexican Restaurant,...
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