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Nelson County to get $2.5 million grant for street improvements
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Nelson County will be getting some improvements to the village of Lovingston. Lovingston will receive a $2.5 million grant for transportation alternative program funding for street sidewalk improvements according to Jesse Rutherford, a member of the Nelson County Board of Supervisors. Rutherford said the...
Staunton man hospitalized after police pursuit
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A Staunton man remains hospitalized following a police pursuit last week. Lieutenant Leslie Snyder reported in a news release that at around 8 a.m. last Friday morning, deputies responded to the 200 block of Balsley Road east of Staunton for a report of a disorderly man.
CMA’s Valley Subaru gives care packages to UVA Cancer Center
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - CMA’s Valley Subaru held its yearly Loves to Care program at UVA Cancer Center on Tuesday afternoon. The dealership gave care packages and other items to patients at the center. CMA’s Valley Subaru General Manager Charles Camp said giving back to the community is one...
Former Staunton city manager Steven Rosenberg retires as Albemarle County attorney
Albemarle County Attorney Steven Rosenberg has announced his retirement, effective September 1, 2024. As Albemarle County Attorney, Rosenberg provided legal advice and counsel to the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive’s Office and all county departments. He has also served as a member of the county’s internal leadership team and worked closely with the County Executive and department heads in their management and operation of the county government.
DiMeo named Staunton Director of Economic Development
STAUNTON – Amanda DiMeo is the interim Director of Economic Development for Staunton no more. She’s dropping the interim, and was promoted to full-time Director of Economic Development on July 1. DiMeo has been serving as the city’s interim director since June 1, after the retirement of former...
Pinpoint Weather: Heat builds ahead of Fourth of July
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — On Wednesday, high pressure will keep Southwest and Central Virginia mostly dry. However, warmer and more humid conditions are anticipated for the remainder of the week. Showers and storms are possible for the Fourth of July. Wednesday will start with morning lows in the upper 50s and 60s. Warm and moist air […]
Virginia Energy leveraging federal funding to diversify Southwest region’s economic profile
This is Part 2 of a three-part series on efforts to develop on abandoned mine lands in Southwest Virginia. Read Part 1 here. Part 3 will be published in the coming days. NORTON – Many miners in Virginia’s coalfield region may have avoided going underground and remained topside of the earth to procure coal through […] The post Virginia Energy leveraging federal funding to diversify Southwest region’s economic profile appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Virginia Independence Day Weather: Storms with Heat Indices Over 100
Wakefield, VA – Virginians can expect a range of weather conditions this week, with the National Weather Service predicting significant heat and potential thunderstorms. According to the US National Weather Service Wakefield VA, today will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s, cooler along the coast. However, summer heat returns for Independence Day, bringing highs in the mid-90s and heat indices between 98-103°F. Residents are advised to prepare for potentially dangerous heat levels.
With votes certified, is the 5th District Republican primary over?
We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on Tuesday, July 2 certified the results, acknowledging State Sen. John McGuire as the winner with 31,583 votes to incumbent Bob Good with 31,209. “Number one, I want to thank God,” McGuire said in a statement after the […] The post With votes certified, is the 5th District Republican primary over? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Abortion access in Virginia two years post-Dobbs
Whole Woman’s Health President and CEO Amy Hagstrom Miller says the number of Florida-based patients seen at the Alexandria WWH clinic has increased by 600 percent since the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Photo by Amy and Jackson Smith. Support C-VILLE Weekly. C-VILLE Weekly is Charlottesville’s...
New Jersey, Virginia Pair Tried to Illegal Export Aviation Tech to United Arab Emirates
NEWARK, NJ—Two individuals were apprehended on Tuesday morning for their alleged involvement in illegally exporting an aviation device to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced…
Political blame game intensifies after Senate fails to pass VMSDEP-related bill
The political blame game is intensifying after the Virginia Senate failed to reach a consensus on how to repeal recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP).
VA employee files EHR lawsuit, claiming lack of accessibility features
A Department of Veterans Affairs employee is suing the VA over its rollout of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR), over claims the system is inaccessible to employees and veterans with disabilities. The lawsuit claims VA’s new Oracle-Cerner EHR doesn’t work with assistive devices, such as screen readers that allow...
Biden blames foreign travel for debate debacle, says he almost fell asleep on stage
President Biden on Tuesday blamed foreign travel for his poor debate performance, saying that he almost fell asleep on the stage last week. “I wasn’t very smart. I decided to travel around the world a couple of times … shortly before the debate,” he said while talking to donors at a fundraiser in Virginia. “I didn’t…
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