Family, friends and coworkers described Burch as a “loved and respected member” of the community, and as someone who had a big impact on the lives of youth in the area.
The redevelopment of Tanglewood Mall continues with news of a new tenant. The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge plans to open there by the end of the year.
On May 10th, the Shenandoah County Public School Board became the first in the nation to restore its original Confederate names. Construction to replace the signage on the two schools began on May 31st, about a week after school let out for the summer.
Renewal Brewing, a new craft brewery, is set to open its doors Thursday, June 6 at 32 Franklin Street in Uptown Martinsville, according to Renewal Brewing.
Monday morning, the company that operated a beagle breeding facility in Virginia pleaded guilty to violating the Animal Welfare Act and the Clean Water Act.