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RICHMOND— Virginia Works announced today that 2,331 unemployment insurance weekly initial claims were filed during the week ending April 20, 2024, which is 4.2 percent higher than last week’s 2,238 claims and 26.8 percent higher

Starting next week, certain dairy cattle must be tested for avian influenza before they can be transported to a different state, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. The requirement is among several that will

Owning a home is a significant milestone that symbolizes stability and independence. However, the journey to homeownership involves more than just securing a mortgage and making monthly payments. Several other costs are integral to the

Shore fishing is an accessible and enjoyable way to experience the thrill of angling, perfect for those who might not have the means or desire to fish from a boat. With the right approach, shore

After the Rocktown Beer and Music Festival announced its event in 2023 would be its last, two downtown businesses paired up to inherit that festival’s legacy. Source

Description:On Rt. 635 (Hume Rd) in the County of Fauquier from Fiery Run Rd to Hume Rd; Rt. 635E/W (Rappahannock County); County/City/Town Line: RAPPAHNK CL/FAUQUIER CL, motorists can expect potential delays in this area from

Description:On Rt. 635 (Barterbrook Rd) in the County of Augusta from Frontage 217 Rd; FR-217N/S to Vdot Service; FR-218N/S, motorists can expect potential delays in this area from 11/28/23 at 1:55 PM until 07/09/25 at

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The Virginia Museum of Transportation is launching a new event for dog lovers, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details:

Look at this row of redbuds! Stunning—the clusters of violet-pink flowers blooming right on the branches, bursting from the bark. The word redbud fully describes the blossoming tree, a single color devoid of green: the

On April 24, 2024 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a report of shots fired in the 3800 block of Stratford Park Drive SW. Responding

April 25, 1889 — Mr. Isaac Spitler is preparing to enclose with a wrought iron fence the grave of one of his old ancestors, Philip Varner, on the Rodeffer farm, below town, who died about

The April 24 edition of The News-Gazette features an excellent editorial praising the House of Representatives for overwhelmingly approving new military aid to Ukraine. The post Wonder what’s behind Ben Cline flip-flopping on Ukraine? Could it

Virginia picked up a 6’4” forward off the transfer portal on Wednesday, with coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton announcing the commitment of Latasha Lattimore, most recently of Miami. The post Virginia picks up transfer from Miami, Latasha

A Stuarts Draft man is in custody on an aggravated sexual battery charge involving a female child under the age of 13. The post Augusta County man arrested, charged with sexual battery of young child

Age 89, Elkton, Va. Edith M. Jones Banks of Elkton, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was 89. Mrs. Banks was born on February 20,

Draft minutes from each Electoral Board meeting will be posted to this site beginning September 2016 per state code

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PCC Executive Director Karen McNally (right), and PCC Board of Directors Chairman Bev Fitzpatrick (left). Southeast Roanoke will have a bigger hub for community assistance thanks to a project that broke ground this morning, WFIR’s