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Red-tailed hawk to be released at Smith Park on the Roanoke River Greenway on Friday
Read full article: Red-tailed hawk to be released at Smith Park on the Roanoke River Greenway on FridayThe Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has just announced it will be releasing a red-tailed hawk into the wild at the Roanoke River Greenway.
Skills and spills help skateboarders earn respect at the Games
Read full article: Skills and spills help skateboarders earn respect at the GamesFor skateboarders at the Tokyo Games, their participation in these Olympics has been about respect. And what better way to earn it but by showing off the determination, courage and skills the sport requires.
Flint families welcome water crisis charges, seek healing
Read full article: Flint families welcome water crisis charges, seek healingAriana Hawk is shown at the Flint River in Flint, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. The water also was blamed for a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in the Flint area. Sincere would become the face of the Flint water crisis when a photo of him was selected in 2016 for the cover of Time magazine. While visiting their grandmother’s home in Florida, Sincere was hesitant about the water, Hawk told The Associated Press. “Healing wounds and restoring trust will take decades and long-term resources.”Leon Abdullah El-Alamin said he would like to see Snyder charged with a felony.
Pulaski County officials looking for answers about 7-year-old bloodhound found in woods
Read full article: Pulaski County officials looking for answers about 7-year-old bloodhound found in woodsPULASKI COUNTY, Va. – Pulaski County Animal Control and a nonprofit are looking for answers after a 100-pound bloodhound had to be put down after suffering from an untreated gunshot wound and cancer. A couple found Cletus on the side of the road in Pulaski last week. The dog was taken to the animal shelter for treatment, then sent to Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge near Charlottesville to get more extensive work. Don’t let them suffer because there is people across the state who can help with these situations,” said Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge Founding Member Kimberly Hawk. Anyone with information is asked to call Pulaski County Animal Control at 540-674-8359.