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Potential hepatitis A exposure at Roanoke restaurant

An employee who worked at three Famous Anthony’s restaurant locations in Roanoke has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. As a result, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) announced Friday that anyone who visited any of these three Famous Anthony’s locations -- 4913 Grandin Road, 6499 Williamson Road or 2221 Crystal Spring Ave. -- from August 10 through 26 only, may have been exposed. To protect your health and prevent further spread of illness, if you meet these criteria and are not vaccinated against hepatitis A, please monitor yourself for these symptoms: jaundice: yellowing of the skin or the eyes,...

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COVID-19 surge prompts hospitals, fire/EMS agencies to ask for help

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Martin “coming home for a while” as superintendent

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Communication issues between county and residents cited as a concern

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Apple Dumpling Festival is still on, for now

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Virginia pedestrian dies after hit-and-run vehicle accident

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Police in Virginia say a pedestrian has died after being struck in a hit-and-run vehicle accident on the outskirts of a commercial area. The Lynchburg Police Department issued a news release saying officers were called to a residential block Saturday southwest of Liberty University around 6 p.m. The area is adjacent
$50M gift will fund new University of Virginia arts center

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The University of Virginia has announced plans for a new performing arts center funded by a $50 million donation. University President Jim Ryan announced Friday that the gift is being made by Tessa Ader. The news release said the new center for dance, concerts, theater and other performances will be in
Christopher Newport University president plans retirement

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Christopher Newport University has announced that its president will retire in 2022. The rector of the university, Robert Hatten, issued a statement on Friday that President Paul Trible plans to retire in August of 2022 after more than 25 years there. The statement said Adelia Thompson, who has served as