Girl Scouts adds 24 new badges to prepare girls to be ambitious leaders
Despite COVID-19 shutdowns, the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council have been able to keep things going by doing their programs online. They’ve also added 24 new badges to cultivate girls’ interest in fields that are usually male dominated, as WLNI’s Rachel Meell reports: 7-28 Girl Scouts Wrap-WLNI
VA Ready Initiative launches new unemployment program
The COVID-19 shutdowns have caused many to become unemployed, but a new non-profit organization has created a program to help people retrain and get new jobs. WLNI’s Rachel Meell has the story: 6-30 VA Ready Wrap-WLNI
Brain stimulation treatment is helping people with depression
The coronavirus pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty which can wear on our mental health and cause anxiety or depression. Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers has a lesser known treatment that has helped many overcome depression. WLNI’s Rachel Meell has the story: 6-29 TMS Therapy Wrap-WLNI
Centra announces in-house COVID-19 testing capabilities
Centra says its latest coronavirus testing capabilities will help patients become diagnosed more quickly. WLNI intern reporter Rachel Meell has more: 4-16 Centra Testing Wrap-WLNI
What happens if municipal elections are moved to November?
Governor Northam’s call to delay May’s municipal elections in cities and towns that include Lynchburg are likely to have significant impacts on local candidates. More from WLNI Intern Reporter Rachel Meell: 4-9 Denton Elections Wrap-WLNI
Liberty student will represent school on “Jeopardy! College Championship”
A Liberty University student will represent the school tomorrow on “Jeopardy! College Championship” and she’s hoping it will bring some joy during the COVID-19 pandemic. WLNI intern reporter Rachel Meell has the story: 4-9 Jeopardy Contestant Wrap-WLNI
BBB: prevent “Zoom-bombings” your next videoconference
Many have been using teleconferencing through Zoom to stay in touch with friends and family or conduct business meetings. But the Better Business Bureau has sent out an advisory for those who are using Zoom. WLNI intern reporter Rachel Meell has the story: 4-2 Zoom Bombings Wrap-WLNI
American Red Cross will hold crucial blood drive
The American Red Cross is organizing a much needed blood drive this week and they’re looking for people to sign up to donate. WLNI intern reporter Rachel Meell has more: 3-24 Blood Drive Wrap To make an appointment to give blood, go to the American Red Cross website.