Here’s a roundup of news briefs from around Southwest and Southside. Send yours for possible inclusion to news@cardinalnews.org.
Forest Service seeks input on Virginia Creeper Trail rebuild
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public input on the reconstruction of 17 miles of the Virginia Creeper Trail in Washington and Grayson counties that were damaged or destroyed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
The Forest Service proposes to maintain and improve minimally affected areas, reconstruct and possibly reroute damaged segments of the trail, and replace trestles.
The public can comment online on the scope of the project and identify potential issues, through Jan. 31.
More detailed information is also online.
Youngkin makes state board appointments
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced another round of state board appointments, including these residents of Southwest and Southside:
Small Grains Board: Josey Moore of Campbell County, grain merchandiser, Virginia Farm Bureau.
Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission: H. Wayne Carter III of Mecklenburg County, executive director, Southside Regional Public Service Authority; Sandra Frederick of Abingdon, associate professor of education, Emory & Henry University, and member, Washington County School Board; Hampton Wilkins of Danville, owner and president, Wilkins & Co. Realty Inc. and Wilkins General Contractors.
State Historical Records Advisory Board: Angela Rice of Hurt, dean, Jerry Falwell Library, Liberty University.
Aerospace Advisory Council: Tombo Jones of Christiansburg, director, Virginia Tech’s Mid Atlantic Aviation Partnership.
Virginia Humanities announces awards to nonprofits
Virginia Humanities announced $35,300 in grants and sponsorships to nine nonprofit organizations across Virginia.
The following grants and sponsorships were awarded between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31:
- Coming Home: Researching African American roots and ancestry in Amherst County and Lynchburg. Amherst Glebe Arts Response Inc., $3,700.
- Continuing the Tradition: Washington County Ceramics in the 20th Century. William King Museum of Art, $2,000.
- MidMountain Marginalized Storytelling Project. MidMountain, Natural Bridge Station, $5,000.
- 4th Annual Colonial Beach Juneteenth Celebration. Coming to the Table CBVA, $4,850.
- Fall for the Book Mini Fest. Fall for the Book Inc., Fairfax, $5,000.
- YAPs: A Documentary Film. Victory Hall Opera, Charlottesville, $5,000.
- The Malaga Ship: A story of Maine and the Middle Passage. Better Said Than Done, Fairfax, $1,250.
- I See Me Play in RVA! Children’s Museum of Richmond, $2,000.
- Indie Short Film Festival. Lifeview Marketing, Charlottesville, $1,500.
