1+ hour, 40+ min ago   (260+ words) Parents are becoming more lenient with their kids swearing. A University of Michigan survey found that fewer than half of parents say their kids should never use swear words. Most parents say they ... ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - If you suffer from…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (128+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Metal detectors will be used at E.C. Glass High School starting Tuesday, January 20, according to Lynchburg City Schools. Lynchburg City Schools announced in October 2024 that walk-through metal detectors would be implemented at its high schools. All E.C. Glass students…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (415+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Several hospital systems in Central Virginia have put out guidance advising people to mask up when seeking care. One of those is Centra Health. With the increase of flu cases in Central Virginia, several hospitals and health…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (535+ words) Mattel said it developed the autistic doll over more than 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and better media representation of people with autism. The goal: to create a…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (283+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is letting manufacturers and parents know new regulations are taking effect at the new year regarding baby food testing and labeling, the department announced. The Baby Food Protection…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (344+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Pride and excitement filled Virginia Tech's campus on Friday as over 1,600 undergraduate students walked the stage in the Fall graduation ceremony. "Walking across the stage was fast, bittersweet," said Nate Estrada, a graduating student. "But I feel…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (113+ words) The metal detectors are slated to be installed inside Amherst County High School and the Amherst Education Center; students should expect to see them when they return from Thanksgiving break. Amherst ... AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Amherst County Public Schools will…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (181+ words) (Gray News) " A popular ADHD medication is being recalled nationwide because its users won't be able to get the full effect. According to the Food and Drug Administration, several lots of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, a generic form of Vyvanse, are…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (212+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lynchburg City Schools division is planning to implement walk-through metal detectors at its high schools and is seeking the community's input. The metal detectors are part ... LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lynchburg City Schools division is planning…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (520+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - The Virginia Department of Health is reporting a sharp increase in hand, foot and mouth disease cases. Health officials say the viral infection seems to be spreading through schools and day care facilities, with the…...