What’s News Today: Oak Grove plan, Pharmacy Tech program
Here’s a look at some of the stories we’ll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.>Tags:
What s News Today (WSLS 10)
The Roanoke County Planning Commission holds a public hearing about incorporating the Oak Grove Center Plan into the county’s Comprehensive Plan. The plan covers commercial development and housing, improved transportation and access to shops, as well as streetscapes and parks. The goal is to improve quality of life and attract business. The plan has been in the works since 2018.
Class gets underway today for New River Community College’s Pharmacy Technician program. The course teaches students procedures needed to assist a pharmacist, with graduates eligible to apply for registration as a pharmacy technician in Virginia. Employment in the field is expected to grow seven percent over the next decade.