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News from September 2021

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Westmoreland County: Proclamation: Safety on Halloween

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

Westmoreland County recently issued the following announcement.WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Supervisors to promote the safety and welfare of the citizens of Westmoreland County; andWHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is concerned that our young citizens who desire to participate in traditional Halloween Trick or Treat activities do so in a safe and orderly manner;NOW, THEREFORE the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaimsSAFETY FIRST ON HALLOWEENAND encourages all citizens of Westmoreland County to promote and observe the following safety guidelines:Parents are asked to supervise the Halloween Trick or Treat activities of their children and to insure that Trick or Treat activities are limited to children under the age of 16 years.Trick or Treat hours will be observed from 6:00 p.m.

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Roanoke County: RCAHD Offering Booster Doses of Pfizer Vaccines

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

(ROANOKE, VA) – The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) will offer COVID-19 vaccine boosters of the Pfizer vaccine in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Botetourt County: Botetourt County & Lumos Partner for Universal Coverage Broadband Grant

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

Botetourt County and LUMOS are partnering to bring universal broadband coverage to homes and businesses by applying for a Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia

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Pittsylvania County: Statement on Blue Ridge Country Festival

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

As has been widely reported, the Blue Ridge Country Festival, which was scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed until 2022.

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James City County: Peninsula & Hampton Health Districts, Localities & Health Systems Support COVID-19 Booster Vaccines

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

Hampton Roads, VA-- September 28, 2021-- Today, ‘Operation Vaccinate the Peninsula,’ a collaboration across local health districts, localities, and health systems on the Peninsula, encourages all eligible Virginians to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a booster dose for further protection.

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James City County: Boo Bash at the Beach on Oct. 16

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

Join us for the annual Boo Bash at the Beach on Saturday, Oct. 16 at Jamestown Beach Event Park! Boo Bash is a family-friendly Halloween event for all ages featuring activities, pumpkin carving and decorating ($5/pumpkin), music, games, food for purchase and more!

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City of Alexandria: Daniel Medina Named New Flood Action Alexandria Program Manager

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

Alexandria City Manager Mark Jinks has announced the appointment of Daniel Medina, Ph.D., P.E., as Flood Action Alexandria Program Manager for the City, effective October 11. In this new position, Dr. Medina will work across City departments to ensure successful delivery of the flood mitigation program and manage Alexandria’s stormwater capital project portfolio.

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City of Alexandria: Alexandria Police Department Investigates Homicide in the Landmark Area

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, September 25, 2021, inside a business in the 100 block of S. Van Dorn Street.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Heathsville stagnates at one in week ending Sept. 25

By Northern Neck Times | Sep 26, 2021

There were no new teachers in Heathsville who signed the pledge in week ending Sept. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Northern Neck Times area weekly mass times

By Northern Neck Times | Sep 25, 2021

The following parishes in the Northern Neck Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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No new teachers in Heathsville sign pledge in week ending Sep. 18 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Northern Neck Times | Sep 25, 2021

There were no new teachers in Heathsville who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Bike Festival - October 7th through 10th, 2021

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Bike Festival - October 7th through 10th, 2021

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Oyster Roast 2021 CANCELLED

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Oyster Roast 2021 CANCELLED

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BBQ Cookoff at the Beach on October 2

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

BBQ Cookoff at the Beach on October 2

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Proclamation: Safety First on Halloween

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Proclamation: Safety First on Halloween

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These ‘4th-Siders’ Have Been Lending Their X-Ray Vision to the Football Team for Years

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

These ‘4th-Siders’ Have Been Lending Their X-Ray Vision to the Football Team for Years

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Virginia State University to Receive Portion of $1 Million Donation

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Virginia State University to Receive Portion of $1 Million Donation

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Art Meets Justice

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Art Meets Justice

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‘This is sacred ground’: Panels commemorate 19th-century human remains found in an MCV Campus well

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

‘This is sacred ground’: Panels commemorate 19th-century human remains found in an MCV Campus well

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Women's Volleyball Looks To Start ODAC Play 2-0

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Women's Volleyball Looks To Start ODAC Play 2-0