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Lynchburg named finalist in national dog park contest
Efforts to build a dog park in Lynchburg are getting boosted by a national campaign.
Lynchburg is one of 15 finalists in the "Bark For Your Park" contest, sponsored by the pet supply company "PetSafe."
The city has produced a short video, explaining why...Tags: Mass Media, Facebook, Politics, Elections, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Jefferson County Commission mulls employees paying share of health premiums
richardb@herald-mail.comJefferson County Commission member Walt Pellish wants the county’s 179 public employees to start paying a share of their health insurance premiums. The county pays 100 percent of the premiums for employees and 50 percent of the cost of coverage for...Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Social Issues, Employees, Politics, Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama)
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Horse and Hound Festival showcases Bedford's growing wine industry
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefThey've come with glasses to fill: Wine tasters, looking for the perfect flavor. "We like sweet wine," remarked Rhonda Shepherd, a wine taster from Roanoke. "The vendors here that have the sweet wine have been really good so far." The Horse and Hound...Tags: Beverage Industry, Bedford County (Virginia), Festive Events, Travel, Human Interest
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Virginia Tech Professor starts vineyard, winery
Weekend Anchor/ReporterA Virginia Tech professor is starting a winery just outside of Blacksburg in Montgomery County. It's been Yvan Beliveau's dream to have a vineyard. His first planting was in April 2009 and now he spends much of his time tending to the vines. ...Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama), Blacksburg
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Appomattox introduces card scan system to track students
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefIt's summer and the courtyard at Appomattox County High School is empty. During the school year, this space is full of students. But before the bell rings and the teacher takes attendance, there's no way to tell who's here and who isn't. "That's...Tags: High Schools, Appomattox County, Education, Schools
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Red fox attacks person in Botetourt County
Animal Control officers say a red fox attacked someone in Botetourt County.
The attack happened July 2nd on Mt. Pleasant Church Road. One person said they were bitten by the fox before it ran into the woods.
There is no word on whether the fox had...Tags: Animal Attacks, Rabies, Diseases and Illnesses, Health, Botetourt County
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UPDATE: Gymnastics director charged with inappropriately touching children
Search warrants filed in the Montgomery County courthouse provide new details in the arrest of a Christiansburg gymnastics teacher.
Kenneth Epperly, 63, is charged with two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child. He is the program manager and...Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Prosecution, Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama), Crime, Law and Justice, Prisons
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Meritus emergency room named for $1 million donor
davem@herald-mail.comWhen Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher set up their philanthropic foundation, their intent was to “help individuals overcome illnesses and adversities.” In a dedication Wednesday afternoon, a medical department that sees more than 90,...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Disasters and Accidents, Human Interest, Washington (U.S. state), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Rough roads are getting the heave-ho in Botetourt County
reporterSmooth roads ahead for drivers in Botetourt County. At least, that's the hope after a more than one-million dollar paving project got off the ground Tuesday night. During the next two-months work will focus on the intersection of route 220 and route...Tags: Vehicles, Botetourt County, Virginia Department of Transportation
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Loan offices helping Southwestern Virginia tornado victims
ReporterPeople still struggling to rebuild after those deadly tornadoes in Southwest Virginia this spring now have another option for funding. The Small Business Association is offering low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and businesses. Two offices have...Tags: Government, Human Interest, Politics, Bob McDonnell, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips
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Fire at Huber Engineered Woods in Halifax County
Firefighters battled a fire Tuesday night at Huber Engineered Woods in Halifax County.
Crews received the call around 9:30 p.m. The fire was located in a "press" machine within the plant. It took firefighters about five hours to extinguish it.
No one...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Employees, Building Material, Halifax County, Health
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Truck driver ordered to face charges in three-state police chase
dona@herald-mail.comA Mississippi truck driver accused of leading police on a methamphetamine-fueled chase through three states last year had his Maryland charges moved to Washington County Circuit Court following a preliminary hearing last week in District Court....Tags: Maryland, Vehicles, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes, Prisons
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