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Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 returns to the Roanoke Valley

Updated: Jun. 5, 2022 at 5:14 PM EDT

By Will Thomas

The day started at Carvins Cove. More than 2,500 athletes from across the country hopped into the water to kick-off the 2nd annual Carilion Clinic Ironman 70.3.

Community

Teen conference coming to Roanoke

Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST

By Melissa Gaona

Blessed Girl 2022 comes to Roanoke to pour into teenage girls all throughout Virginia.

Shenandoah Valley News

CSHD announces Fall Resource Fair

Updated: Oct. 21, 2021 at 11:29 AM EDT

By WHSV Newsroom

The Fall Community Resource Fair is set to provide convenient access to vaccination for the Waynesboro community, in addition to non-perishable food items, clothing and school supplies.

Community

Gray TV stations partner with Salvation Army to ‘Lift Up Louisiana’ for Hurricane Ida relief efforts

Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM EDT

By NBC29 Newsroom

Gray Television Stations Partner with Salvation Army to ‘Lift Up Louisiana’ for Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts

Central Virginia News

‘It’s a miracle from God’: Son becomes living liver donor for father

Updated: Jun. 17, 2021 at 6:37 PM EDT

By Desiree Montilla

A Wakefield father is feeling grateful for the gift of life after his son becomes his living liver donor.

Virginia News

Background actors needed for ‘Tapawingo’ movie filming in Hopewell

Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 3:29 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Lights, camera, action! The feature film “Tapawingo” is set to begin shooting in Hopewell and surrounding locations next week, but background actors are needed to fill open roles.

Back on Track

Fridays After Five to return to downtown Charlottesville

Updated: Jun. 3, 2021 at 6:00 AM EDT

By NBC29 Newsroom

Fridays After Five will return to the pavilion at the end of Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall this summer.

Coronavirus

Regal Cinema reopens Friday, May 14

Updated: May. 14, 2021 at 3:52 PM EDT

Regal is still working to keep everyone safe by allowing people to buy their tickets at a self-serve kiosk or through the Regal App.

Community

Lifetime Learning at UVA focuses on Indigenous groups and politics of food

Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 10:19 PM EDT

Professors at the University of Virginia are shedding light on the politics of food and how it impacts different social groups.

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Senior Statesmen recap the latest Virginia General Assembly session

Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 8:03 PM EDT

With many politicians aiming toward the November general election, state legislators are evaluating their own results from this past General Assembly session.