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Roanoke car show raises money for Virginia Museum of Transportation

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June 23, 2025

Roanoke car show raises money for Virginia Museum of Transportation

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Star City Motor Madness is hosting a two-day event to raise funds for the Virginia Museum of Transportation and other nonprofit organizations.

An informal car show and party at the Virginia Museum of Transportation will take place Friday, June 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The party will feature Dale’s Diner/Kenney Burgers food truck and live music from Aaron & The Beaux Ties. Beer and wine will also be available. Visitors to the party will have full access to the museum including the Auto Gallery and world famous J-611 streamlined steam locomotive. Tickets are available at the door at regular museum admission rates. Free special parking is designated at a parking lot adjacent to the museum for cars being displayed to the public. Non-show cars are asked to park elsewhere.

A one-time-only feature on Friday is the arrival of 120 cars participating in the annual Great Race. The 8-day “Great Race,” a tour of 120 antique cars running from Minnesota to South Carolina, will make an overnight stop in Roanoke. Their arrival into Roanoke will be at the Virginia Museum of Transportation starting at 4:15 p.m.

The Star City Motor Madness Car and Truck Show will take place Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 706 S Jefferson Street.

Over 300 cars are expected as well as a huge selection of food and product vendors.

This two-day event takes place rain or shine, and Saturday’s car show is free for spectators.

Berglund Automotive is the primary sponsor of the event. They are joined by Southern Team Auto Mall, Grand Home Furnishings, Lanford Brothers Construction, six local car clubs, and numerous other businesses.

Click here for more information and/or to register your car or truck.

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Greensburg Central Catholic star Erica Gribble changes plans, follows coach from Richmond to Virginia of the ACC

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April 14, 2026

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Greensburg Central Catholic star Erica Gribble changes plans, follows coach from Richmond to Virginia of the ACC

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Virginia’s Spanberger Approves Workplace Heat Safety Standards

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April 14, 2026

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Virginia’s Spanberger Approves Workplace Heat Safety Standards

Virginia will join a growing list of states with workplace heat safety standards that private-sector employers must follow under legislation approved by Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).

The bill (SB 288) tasks the state’s Safety and Health Codes Board with creating standards for indoor and outdoor workplaces no later than May 1, 2028, adding Virginia to a handful of states that have dictated heat safety protocols in the absence of a federal standard.

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration continued work on developing a national heat safety rule in 2025, but President Donald Trump’s deregulatory goals are likely to yield a more employer-friendly standard than those passed in Democratic-majority states.

Virginia employers will be required to provide water, access to shade, rest periods, acclimatization, and training for working in heat. High-heat procedures would take effect at a temperature threshold to be determined by the board in its rulemaking.

Deciding on an appropriate temperature threshold to trigger protections has been a notable challenge, both in state proposals and OSHA’s federal regulatory efforts.

California, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington state have mandated workplace heat safety standards, while Colorado has imposed a standard specific to agriculture workers.

Virginia regulators previously considered a workplace heat safety proposal but halted the rulemaking process in late 2021, with some board members citing concerns it would conflict or be redundant with the federal regulation that they thought at the time would be implemented soon.

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Bill signing aims to bolster horse racing industry in West Virginia

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April 13, 2026

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Bill signing aims to bolster horse racing industry in West Virginia

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey signaled support for the horse racing industry in West Virginia through a bill signing Monday.

Senate Bill 1060 updates laws to include certified thoroughbred horses and raises a funding cap for restricted races from $1 million to $2 million.

The measure allows horses that have lived in West Virginia for six months to compete for larger purses. State leaders are hopeful the move will incentivize out-of-state horse owners to relocate to West Virginia.

In addition, the bill would allow licensed racing associations to transmit broadcasts of races with a portion of wagers going toward the West Virginia Thoroughbred Development Fund.

Changes will go into effect on June 7.

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Currently, horse races are held in West Virginia’s panhandles, at the Mountaineer Racetrack and Resort in New Cumberland and the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town.

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