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New River Valley Times area weekly mass times

By New River Valley Times | Sep 30, 2023

The following parishes in the New River Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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New River Valley Times area weekly mass times

By New River Valley Times | Sep 23, 2023

The following parishes in the New River Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

New River Valley Times area weekly mass times

By New River Valley Times | Sep 16, 2023

The following parishes in the New River Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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New River Valley Times area weekly mass times

By New River Valley Times | Sep 9, 2023

The following parishes in the New River Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Sole Maximum Security Psych Hospital in Virginia Sees Surge in Medical Emergencies and Patient Deaths

By New River Valley Times | Sep 7, 2023

The sole maximum-security psychiatric facility in Virginia, Central State Hospital, has seen a significant increase in medical emergencies over the past two years, according to the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services. The number of emergencies has nearly quadrupled from 2017 to 2022, with a further increase projected for 2023. While many of the calls for medical assistance may not be life-threatening, concerns have been raised about the hospital's ability to handle these situations effectively. Additionally, there have been reports of patient...