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Rocky Mount to extend town boundary in an effort to improve EMS access to one community
Read full article: Rocky Mount to extend town boundary in an effort to improve EMS access to one communityRocky Mount town officials are working to improve emergency access to a problematic Franklin County road where limited access has contributed to multiple fatalities.
Night Owl on the Town Gala Fundraiser for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center this weekend at Hotel Roanoke
Read full article: Night Owl on the Town Gala Fundraiser for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center this weekend at Hotel RoanokeThis year the gala is at Hotel Roanoke with a night full of dancing, cocktails, live music, dinner, hors dโoeuvres and special appearances from the centerโs wildlife ambassadors. The event is Saturday. Tickets are still available. Anyone can bid on silent auction items online.
Tickets on sale for the annual Gala Fundraiser for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center
Read full article: Tickets on sale for the annual Gala Fundraiser for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife CenterA Night Owl on the Town. Tickets are on sale now for the annual Gala Fundraiser for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center.
Town officials shut down a boy's ice cream stand. Fundraisers and death threats followed
Read full article: Town officials shut down a boy's ice cream stand. Fundraisers and death threats followedA Massachusetts boy whose ice cream stand was shut down has become a minor celebrity after several businesses took up his campaign to raise money for charity.
Town of Christiansburg leaders hand out Valentineโs Day cards to the elderly
Read full article: Town of Christiansburg leaders hand out Valentineโs Day cards to the elderlyValentineโs Day sees no age, and leaders with the Town of Christiansburg made sure people at two assisted living facilities in Christiansburg felt the day of love.
Town of Amherst working to upgrade water treatment plant after recent storm
Read full article: Town of Amherst working to upgrade water treatment plant after recent stormWhen a recent storm ripped across our region, fallen trees and powerlines prevented the Town of Amherst from producing water for two days.
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Roanoke wildlife center using virtual auction to raise money
Read full article: Roanoke wildlife center using virtual auction to raise moneyROANOKE, Va. โ The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke is holding its first-ever online auction. Thatโs when the Roanoke Valley SPCA stepped in to help by allowing the Wildlife Center to use the online auction platform that it uses for its own charity auctions. The money raised during this virtual event allows the center to continue to care for animals. โIt helps us feed, medicate, buy the medication we always have equipment that needs repairs, but itโs basically putting food into the animals and the care that they get, said Executive Director of the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center Sabrina Garvin. The nonprofit relies on donations and although the pandemic has shut down businesses across Southwest Virginia, the center is busier than ever.

What's News Today: October 3, 2019
Read full article: What's News Today: October 3, 2019Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. The mayor, town manager and assistant town manager will talk about accomplishments made during the past year and look at goals for the future. DMV Connect services return to Lynchburg City Hall today. There's an open house today at Fresenius Kidney Care starting at 11:30 a.m. Do some shopping tonight and help local non-profits.

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