A man has died after a weekend thunderstorm in Nelson County. First responders were called to a boat landing on the James River in Wingina after a report that a man was injured. Investigators found the unresponsive man in a vehicle hit by a tree limb. The 26-year-old from Augusta County died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Appalachian Power is planning a major line rebuild in Christiansburg and Montgomery County to upgrade the local electric transmission system with modern technology. The Daily Progress reports the project aims to strengthen the electrical grid, reduce outages, and accommodate the area's growing electrical load. Landowners and community members are invited to an open house on June 4 to provide feedback on route options and minimize impacts on the community. Those unable to attend can visit the project website for more information and feedback submission.
A former engineering student could now be Franklin County's most passionate agriculture teacher.Preview: Google's new AI search feature is being criticized for returning ridiculous answers to user questions. One user asked AI Overview how many Muslim U.S. presidents there have been. AI Overview said one, Barack Hussein Obama. Another asked if leaving a dog in a hot car was OK, and the answer was yes. The AI Overview suggested using non-toxic glue to keep sauce on the dough when cooking a pizza.