Appalachian Community Action Agency (AppCAA) and Midway Memorial United Methodist Church have teamed up with Ballad Health’s Mobile Health Clinic. The mobile health clinic will be at the Midway Memorial United Methodist Church on Monday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic will offer access to services such as, but not limited to health education, tobacco cessation […]
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Governor Vetoes Bills to Require Retail Warning of Invasive Plant Species
The governor vetoed two bills that required garden retailers to educate consumers on invasive plant species and encourage alternatives. Sen. Saddam Salim, D-Fairfax, introduced Senate Bill 306 and Del. Holly Seibold, D-Fairfax, introduced House Bill 47. Any place that sells an invasive plant species would have been required to display a sign nearby that warned consumers and encouraged them to […]
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Each day, over 1,000 people are injured and nine are killed in crashes involving distracted driving, according to data reported by Drive Smart Virginia. Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. has long partnered with the nonprofit organization charged with raising awareness and changing behavior to improve roadway safety. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the observance reminds drivers to […]
HMG Welcomes New FNP to Urgent Care
April Osborne, FNP, joins Holston Medical Group’s (HMG) team of providers who support patients through all of life’s moments. She will provide care at both HMG Urgent Care Center at Medical Plaza, 105 W Stone Drive, Suite 1F, Kingsport, Tenn., and HMG Urgent Care at Bristol, 350 Steeles Rd., Suite 1, Bristol, Tenn. She has experience providing acute care in […]
Tourism Summit is Aug. 6
The fifth Annual Celebrate Tourism Summit will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6 in Wytheville. The event invites tourism and hospitality professionals, Southwest Virginia leaders, and business owners to participate in a series of sessions each year at the Wytheville Meeting Center. They are also accepting applications for awards in categories reflecting tourism marketing, visitor services, events, and leadership within the […]
Wildlife Officials Propose Regulations to Help Manage Hunter, Landowner Conflicts
State wildlife officials recently voted to open a comment period for two proposed regulations that could manage how hunting dogs are allowed to enter private property and made several other recommendations. The Department of Wildlife Resources presented on March 20 several proposals drawn from the work of the Hound-Hunters & Private Landowners Stakeholder Advisory Committee, which began in March last […]
Pay Attention to Safety When Operating ATVs
Landowners who feel connected to the great outdoors on their all-terrain vehicles should keep some critical safety tips in mind. Safety is especially important in the mountainous counties of Southwest Virginia, according to Curt Porterfield, training coordinator for Virginia Tech Environmental Health and Safety. “Just in the area, ATV-related injuries and deaths are up nearly 30% since 2021,” he said. […]
Resources You Can Use To Manage Your Mental Health
Are you having trouble finding places to get some assistance for your mental health? Nowadays, many places have waiting lists, and some places can be very expensive. This can be very frustrating when you need help right away. As a result, here are seven options you can use to start the process of getting some assistance as quickly as possible. […]
Beauty of the Spring Season is All Around Us
And now, April. “April is the path to brighter days.” “Embrace the new month as a blank canvas, ready to be filled with beautiful moments, accomplishments and joy.” (Anonymous). I trust April 2024 will be a very special month for each of you, our faithful readers. Lots of friends and family have had birthdays in the last few days. Let’s […]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April serves as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, spotlighting the crucial role community mem-bers play in safeguarding and fortifying families. Frontier Health commits to mobilizing individuals and organizations alike to foster a nurturing environment for children and families. By equipping families and individuals with essential resources, insights, and skills for child care, the or-ganization aims to curb child abuse and […]
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