Afton
LATEST NEWS
Cohen Eager to Build on Banner Year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Watching the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on television last month, Robby Andrews marveled at the late kick that clinched the victory for University of Virginia graduate student Shane Cohen in the men’s 800-meter race. It was a tactic for which Andrews was renowned, and moments later he posted this on the social media platform X:
Educators, parents weigh in on Virginia’s proposed cell-phone free classrooms
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The issue of cell phones in the classroom was front and center in Virginia Beach Monday. Dozens of people gathered at Tallwood High School to talk about Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s latest plan to keep cellular devices away from the education process. It’s the Governor’s Executive Order 33.
Mega Millions ticket sold in Eastern Henrico wins $1M
A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Eastern Henrico County July 19, but the winner has not yet come forward. The winning numbers in the drawing were 10-17-23-50-67 with Mega Ball number 3. The Henrico ticket was the only one in Virginia and one of just three in the nation to match the first five numbers. The holder of the winning ticket has 180 days to claim his or her prize.
Va. Department of Veterans services receives 4 donated minivans to transport vets to appointments
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services recently announced that four veterans care centers in Virginia have received new minivans to take veterans to medical appointments. The new minivans were donated by the Disabled American Veterans Department of Virginia and will be used to transport veterans to and from medical appointments...
Va. law enforcement leaders ‘confident’ in public safety coverage plans for future campaign rallies
Former President Donald Trump rallied in Chesapeake, Virginia about two weeks before a nationally-televised assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally left him and two others wounded, and one person dead. While it’s unclear whether there will be more presidential rallies here before the November election, amid heightened public safety concerns, local and state police agencies […] The post Va. law enforcement leaders ‘confident’ in public safety coverage plans for future campaign rallies appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Countdown to Camp: Wahoos have impressive depth at WR
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth installment in an our annual series of position breakdowns as we look at the depth, players in the mix to start, and potential breakout candidates heading into UVa’s 2024 season. You can read the previous breakdowns by clicking the links below:. 2023...
Richmond Police say victim in weekend homicide was from Prince George County
RICHMOND – Police say the man shot to death late Saturday night downtown was a Prince George County resident. Robert Allen, 36, was one of three men authorities discovered shot on West Broad Street near Belvidere Street and the only one to die of his wounds at a local hospital. The other victims’ injuries were not considered life-threatening. ...
Dan River Falls transformation progresses: First 150 apartments near completion
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Crews are still moving full speed ahead as they transform Danville's iconic White Mill into Dan River Falls. The Alexander Company is developing the project. Project Development Manager Dave Vos said that construction has come a long way. "Having the White Mill, a building with...
Plea hearing set for man accused of hijacking tractor trailer on I-81
According to online records, an Augusta County Circuit Court judge selected August 29 as the date for the plea hearing for Jacob Falso, 31 of Freeville, New York. Falso was indicted by a grand jury earlier this year on seven counts, including felony drug possession and eluding police. The incident,...
Forecast: Scattered PM showers and storms Tuesday
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Daily chance for showers and storms through Friday. With any heavy rain this week, localized flooding is a concern. Monday Overnight: Isolated showers and storms possible. Muggy and mostly cloudy. Lows in the low 70s. (Rain Chance: 20%) Tuesday: Partly to mostly cloudy and humid. Scattered...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.