
Salem encourages veterans to reach out for mental health assistance
In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Month, the Salem VA Health Care System is raising awareness of its mental health resources available for veterans.

In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Month, the Salem VA Health Care System is raising awareness of its mental health resources available for veterans.

The summit between President Biden and Prime Minister Bennett came at a time of tremendous political complications and uncertainty that occupied both leaders.

The Virginia Department of Health reminds everyone that many locations are available throughout the region and across the Commonwealth for individuals seeking COVID-19 testing.

Whatever we get in terms of the thousands that are expected for the 2021 season opener Saturday night could very well be culture shock if you’re not ready for it.

Increased investment in Virginia’s two largest state-funded preschool programs is expected to result in historic enrollment for the upcoming school year.

The Fishburne Military School Caissons football team will take to Anderson Field once again on Monday as training camp kicks off for the 2021-2022 school year.

Forty-two percent of adults in Virginia say the pandemic has had a negative impact on their mental health, according to the new statewide vaccine poll.

A new statewide vaccine poll conducted for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management finds the number of unvaccinated individuals willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine has declined.

The Virginia Department of Health Central Region is reporting an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks in childcare facilities and summer camps as the Delta variant becomes more prevalent in the area.

Vaccine passports, vaccine admission requirements, and travel restrictions may seem like small, necessary steps in winning the war against the COVID-19 virus, but that’s just so much propaganda.
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