Two horses have died the past two days following injuries at Churchill Downs, the 11th and 12th fatalities over the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
“Remember what our past has given so that we don’t repeat it in the future. It also helps us remind of these people who have fought for our freedom and they were so brave during it,” said Jenapher Griggs.
Memorial Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice and service so many men and women offered our country. However, for the family members left behind, those memories are important to share far beyond the annual holiday.
“To know that they were bullied into leaving the school bothers me because there’s nothing, I want more than my children to be kind, loving people that are good-hearted,” added Foster.
Botetourt County Fire and EMS recommends making a float plan for any water adventures. That includes figuring out a route and communicating when you plan to leave and return from a trip.
The food bank serves 26 counties and 9 cities throughout Southwest Virginia and summer months are always a concern since children are no longer receiving meals through their schools, President and CEO Pamela Irvine said.
Prioritizing mental health can happen with the help of a therapist, but finding the right provider can be a little overwhelming. Here @ Home talks to a professional about how you can efficiently search for professional care.
Anyone with information about these fires is asked to call the Fire Marshal’s Office Tip Line at (540) 853-2406 or the Roanoke Police Department at (540) 344-8500.
A defiant House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the debt ceiling standoff was “not my fault” as Republican negotiators and the White House failed to finish out talks.
Work continues on the plan to extend passenger rail to the New River Valley, but state officials are still determining how much it will cost and when the service might start.
During a news conference Thursday morning, U.S. Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh touted technology developed by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. And he pledged to prosecute crimes the system reveals.
Project Imagine steers youth away from gang activity by helping them improve grades, focus on their goals, and gain employment through relationships with mentors they can relate to.
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