Licensing hours of barbers and cosmetologists cut Emma Thomas July 26, 2022 1 min read After almost 60 years at 1500 hours, Virginia’s Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists have voted to reduce program requirements to 1000 hours. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke is crafting an Economic Development Strategic PlanNext: Update: missing juvenile is located Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025