Good morning!
Here’s a look at some of the stories we’ll be following today as they make headlines across Southwest Virginia
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- The Kendal at Lexington Borden Nursing Center is hosting a farm festival for nursing center residents in their courtyard. Skilled nursing, long-term care and assisted living residents can enjoy the Little Critters Petting Zoo, cow lasso, popcorn and more. The event is being held from 10 a.m. to noon.
- The Virginia Department of Health announced starting today, its statewide Vaccinate Virginia Center will operate with new hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center has been operating from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. since 2021, handling one million calls from Virginians. That number has decreased this year with the fewest daily calls being received from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The new hours will also better align with call center hours at local health districts.
- Water levels near the Claytor and Leesville Dams will start rapidly rising today. Appalachian Power is increasing production at the hydroelectric plants due to the high temperatures expected this week.
Have a great Tuesday!