Category: Local
Warner introduces two bills to increase broadband access, affordability
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Alexandria, joined Senate colleagues in introducing the Accessible, Affordable Internet for.
SCC urges Virginians to prepare now for extreme spring weather
Tornadoes, wind, hailstorms, flash floods, lightning and hurricanes. These are among the severe weather events.
Congressional staff to visit
U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith’s Ninth District staff will visit Patrick County on March 24. Staff will.
Virginia bans the sale of newly animal tested cosmetics
Cruelty Free International, the leading organization working to end animal testing for cosmetics around the.
NRV Task Force changes vaccine eligibility
The New River Valley Public Health Task Force is now providing COVID-19 vaccinations to those.
Governor’s agricultural trade conference set for March 30
For the first time in 13 years, the Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade will be.
Revenue report released for February
Gov. Ralph Northam announced that total General Fund revenues rose 28.5 percent in February, as.
Sheriff plans to eliminate two-minute rule for rescue calls due to liability concerns
By Taylor Boyd The protocol that calls for dispatchers to wait for two-minutes after dispatching.
County names new finance officer
By Taylor Boyd A Pennsylvania native was selected as the county’s new finance officer. It.
Poindexter to mount reelection bid
Incumbent Del. Charles D. Poindexter, R-Glade Hill, will seek re-election to the House of Delegates.