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Cardinal 250 podcast with descendants of Black Loyalists who fled Virginia for Nova Scotia
The director and board member of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Canada talk about their efforts to reconnect with relatives in Virginia. The post Cardinal 250 podcast with descendants of Black Loyalists who fled Virginia for Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
As North Carolina gears up for offshore wind energy, Virginia provides some pointers
A tour boat carrying engineers, regulators, and reporters cut through choppy water 15 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and a group representing a network of economic development organizations chartered the boat to give the North Carolina crowd a close-up view of wind energy.
A new regional humanities center announced at WHRO Public Media
Norfolk, VA (July 15, 2024) — Today, Virginia Humanities and WHRO Public Media announced a new regional humanities center in Hampton Roads headquartered at WHRO. Named “Virginia Humanities at WHRO,” this new partnership will amplify stories from across Hampton Roads and illustrate the ways the humanities bring communities together and foster dialogue and understanding.
Va. AG Jason Miyares leads 16 states asking Supreme Court to hear parental rights case
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is spearheading an amicus brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court hear a case centered on protecting parental rights to “make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children.” A coalition of 15 other states has joined Miyares on the brief including Alaska, Florida and Texas. If successful, the […] The post Va. AG Jason Miyares leads 16 states asking Supreme Court to hear parental rights case appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Fourteen projects in Virginia get millions in loans for affordable, special needs housing
Fourteen projects in Virginia have received more than $22 million in loans for affordable and special needs housing throughout the state. The projects will create and preserve 877 total units for low-income and extremely low-income households. Despite the need, no projects were selected in Staunton, Augusta County or Waynesboro. Three...
VDH issues recreational water advisory after industrial fire; Nutrien sets up operations in Boydton and South Hill locations
The Roanoke and Meherrin Rivers are both under a recreational water and fish consumption advisory after the Nutrien Ag Solutions industrial fire on July 6 in South Hill. For the safety of people and pets, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) warns against water activities, such as swimming, wading, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and boating. Additionally, VDH recommends not consuming any fish taken from these waterways until further notice.
Trust Fund Established For Son Whose Mom Was Gunned Down
NOTTOWAY COUNTY — A trust fund has been established for the surviving three-year-old son of a mother who was shot to death while traveling as a passenger in a sedan on U.S. 40 in Nottoway County earlier this month. Loretta Daniel, of Crewe, has established the GoFundMe trust fund...
Ages released of children involved in fatal Farmville buggy crash
FARMVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Virginia State Police says charges are pending in a fatal two-vehicle crash that took place in Cumberland County Sunday and involved a horse-drawn buggy. The crash happened a little after 6 p.m. on Cumberland Road. Police said an Amish horse carriage was traveling south, near...
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