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U.Va. study finds Gen X has historically high lead exposure, health risks – WTOP News
Researchers revealed that members of Generation X had historically-high levels of exposure to lead due to car exhausts with leaded gasoline, which was widely used in automobiles beginning in the 1920s, and spread through the air for decades afterward. A new study from the University of Virginia has shed light on the extensive impact of…
Celebrations, volunteer events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the DC area – WTOP News
Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20, and in the spirit of the late civil rights leader, the days around the holiday will be packed with opportunities for people to serve and give back to their communities in the D.C. area. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, which happens to also…
AEP is seeking grants for small advanced nuclear sites in Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Appalachian Power (AEP) is seeking grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) to support Virginia with advanced nuclear site exploration to process two potential Small Modular Reactor (SMR) sites. Appalachian Power has announced previously that it was beginning the ESP process for the Joshua Falls company-owned property in Campbell County…
Pinpoint Weather: Pockets of ice overnight, cold next week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Moisture will work into the region overnight and into the day on Saturday ahead of a very strong cold front. The air could be cold enough for patchy freezing rain during the early morning hours. For most, the icing should end by 9 a.m. The main issues would be on elevated…
Dems pushed forward with bill to create retail market for recreational marijuana, Youngkin implies he won’t sign it
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Democrats are moving forward with their efforts to set up a retail market for the sale of recreational marijuana, something Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has implied he won’t sign into law. A bill approved Friday by the Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee would allow up to 350 retail stores…
Roanoke County man pleads guilty to $1.3M real estate scheme
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – On Friday, January 17, the US Department of Justice Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Virginia announced a man has pleaded guilty to real estate and tax fraud in a $1.3 million scheme in Roanoke County. According to the DOJ, 41-year-old Herman Lee Estes Jr. has pled guilty to…
Threat to LCS High Schools forces basketball game to reschedule
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg Police say a school threat made to Lynchburg City Schools is being investigated and forced the rescheduling of a high school basketball game on January 17. Early on Friday morning, Lynchburg City School (LCS) staff reported a possible threat occurring at the Heritage vs. E.C. Glass High School basketball game…
Water main break along 58 West in Pittsylvania County
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – A water main break has occurred after a contractor was conducting underground cabling along 58 West in the vicinity of Faith Memorial Church. There is currently not a repair timeline, and some areas will experience a lack of water service. Areas that will be affected include the following: 16 week…
Man in critical condition after being struck by car near Clearbrook Wal-Mart
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke County Police responded to a report involving a pedestrian being hit on January 17. The incident occurred while a man was crossing Route 220/Franklin Road, near the Clearbrook Wal-Mart. The man was taken to the hospital and is currently reported to be in critical condition. LPD charged juvenile…
Herndon-based Serco is hiring hundreds of fitness experts for Army contract – WTOP News
Herndon, Virginia-based government contractor Serco Inc. will hire hundreds of coaches and physical fitness experts after winning a U.S. Army contract for fitness programs at Army bases across the country. Herndon, Virginia-based government contractor Serco Inc. will hire hundreds of coaches and physical fitness experts after winning a U.S. Army contract for fitness programs at…
