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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
WFXR partnering with Feeding Southwest Virginia, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys for ‘Hunger to Hope' food drive
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Food insecurity impacts people all across southwest Virginia and in Roanoke. The WFXR crew is teaming up with Feeding Southwest Virginia and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys to combat hunger in the community with the 'Hunger to Hope' food drive on Friday. 'It's real and it's here,' said David Dantzler with Feeding Southwest Virginia. 'It's probably on your street. Food drives like this bring both awareness, and they bring food. Obviously, the food nourishes our neighbors, and from there, they can lead healthier, happier lives.' According to Feeding America, food insecurity impacts nearly 15 percent of all people and 20 percent of children across southwest Virginia. That number rises to one-in-four children across Roanoke City, and the summer is a time when access to food can be the toughest it is all year. 'Food insecurity goes up in the summer,' said Dantzler. 'School's out, kids are home, they're not getting their meals at school, so we see our numbers increase and our numbers are already high.' Feeding Southwest celebrates partnership with key speakers There are eight drop off locations for donations all across the Roanoke Valley. List of drop-off locations: Market on Melrose – 2502 Melrose Ave NW A, Roanoke, VA 24017 Vinton Store – 907 Hardy Road, Vinton, VA Hunting Hills Store – 4335 Pheasant Ridge Road, Roanoke, VA Hollins Store – 6315 Archcrest Drive, Roanoke, VA Cave Spring Store – 3206 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA Salem Store – 1493 E. Main Street, Salem, VA West Salem Store – 1830 West Main Street, Salem, VA Daleville Store – 125 Commons Parkway, Daleville, VA From 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., the WFXR team will be at Market on Melrose, which ended a decades-long food desert in Northwest Roanoke when it opened on Melrose Avenue last fall. 'We want to eliminate poverty and part of that is meeting people's needs and no one should be hungry,' said Chelsea Moran with Goodwill Industries of the Valleys. 'That's really where this partnership will thrive.' Feeding Southwest Virginia is accepting monetary donations and any non-perishable food items, with a focus on high-protein foods. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Newport News revamps role of city auditor
Newport News is revamping the role and responsibilities of the city's fiscal watchdog and has launched a new hotline for people to report suspected fraud or abuse. In the fall, City Council appointed Tammie Dantzler as city auditor. She started Dec. 2. Previously, the city manager selected auditors. However, Dantzler is notable for being the first auditor appointed by the council. The council unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday establishing the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Auditor. The ordinance notes the auditor will be appointed by a council majority vote, serving a four-year term and operating independently from other city departments. Vice Mayor Curtis Bethany said the shift to a council-appointed auditor was in line with what other cities — such as Norfolk and Virginia Beach — have done. He argued having the auditor report to a legislative body and not working directly under the city manager gave the auditor more independence and 'unbiased oversight.' 'You never want the auditor to report to your direct hire, right? There needs to be some autonomy, I guess, if you will,' Bethany said. 'So that is ultimately what sparked it.' The previous auditor who reported to the city manager, Shanti Mullen, left the city in April. City Politics | Virginia lawmakers approve changes in Chesapeake charter to fix election issue City Politics | Virginia Beach to end support for the Something in the Water festival City Politics | Norfolk Amtrak parking lot permanently closed for casino construction City Politics | $68M plan to replace Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center includes pickleball courts, pool facilities City Politics | Virginia Beach interested in proposal for new state fund to boost sports tourism As city auditor, Dantzler will evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of city programs, operations and finances. She will conduct audits, investigations and management advisory services to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Dantzler will have access to city records, employees, and property as law allows. She will also provide annual audit plans, reports and updates to the council and the public. She told the Daily Press the office will have eight or nine staff members. The office will set up a confidential hotline where employees and citizens can report suspected fraud, waste and abuse. Dantzler told the council that residents can deliver anonymous reports by telephone, online portal, mail, email or in person, and that her office will review the allegations. The city will soon launch a marketing campaign to promote the hotline. The email to report fraud, waste or abuse is reportnnfraud@ and the online link to report fraud can be accessed at Dantzler has more than 27 years of experience in various financial oversight roles in local government and nonprofit organizations, where she focused on financial management, internal controls and risk assessment. Before joining Newport News, Dantzler was the auditor for Norfolk for five years. 'I am blessed and honored to be appointed as the City Auditor for Newport News,' Dantzler said in a release. 'I look forward to working alongside the City Council and staff to uphold the city's commitment to transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.' Josh Janney,
