Traditional Fusion Piano Trio to play UVA Wise: Dave Eggar, Peter Ryan, & Sean Claire with Broadway Star, Maya Days

COMING UP ON FEBRUARY 1, 2026… Wise, VA – – – Cellist and five-time Grammy nominated composer Dave Eggar (pictured at right) joins UVA Wise’s own pianist Peter Ryan and Symphony of the Mountains Concertmaster Sean Claire for Traditional Fusion: Appalachian/Classical Fusion Works for Piano Trio featuring Broadway star Maya Days on Sunday, February 1st at 2 p.m. in Cantrell Hall on the UVA… Read More Traditional Fusion Piano Trio to play UVA Wise: Dave Eggar, Peter Ryan, & Sean Claire with Broadway Star, Maya Days

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Virginia Federation of Humane Societies receives $20K grant from ASPCA

Funds to help animals in Southwest Virginia Edinburg, VA — The Virginia Federation of Humane Societies (VFHS) today announced that its High Five VA program has received a $20,000 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) to improve the health and adoptability of animals housed in shelters across… Read More Virginia Federation of Humane Societies receives $20K grant from ASPCA

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Russell County & St. Paul VA – Takeaways from the 01-12-2026 Meeting of the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission

APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING LOCAL GRANT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMISSION: Russell County Board of Supervisors (#4430) Three Rivers Destination Center – Planning Grant for A&E and Construction Readiness $260,000.00 Requested Project Summary: Commission funds are requested to complete planning and design work for the Three Rivers Destination Center in St. Paul. This request will… Read More Russell County & St. Paul VA – Takeaways from the 01-12-2026 Meeting of the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission

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AARP Virginia Pushes for Lower Drug Costs, Paid Leave, and Crypto Fraud Protections at Virginia General Assembly

RICHMOND, VA – Jan. 12, 2026 — AARP Virginia volunteer advocates will urge lawmakers to act on the organization’s legislative agenda when the General Assembly convenes Jan. 14, including three priority issues: creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, establishing paid family leave and protecting consumers from cryptocurrency kiosk fraud. AARP Virginia’s 2026 legislative agenda starts with lowering prescription… Read More AARP Virginia Pushes for Lower Drug Costs, Paid Leave, and Crypto Fraud Protections at Virginia General Assembly

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PRO-ART Receives National Endowment For The Arts Grant to Launch PRO-ART STUDIO

Wise, VA – Jan. 9, 2026 – The Pro-Art Association has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to launch Pro-Art Studio, a new initiative debuting later this year that will provide hands-on artmaking opportunities to the community at large. This marks Pro-Art’s first-ever NEA award and arrives as… Read More PRO-ART Receives National Endowment For The Arts Grant to Launch PRO-ART STUDIO

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