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Man hospitalized in shooting on Whitcomb Court
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -A man has been hospitalized following a shooting in Whitcomb Court Thursday afternoon. On July 18, just after 2:45 p.m., RPD responded to the 2500 block of Whitcomb Street for a reported shooting. On scene, officers found a man who had been shot. He was taken to...
‘We’re gonna be in rebuild mode
Delquan Bigelow wants to build more than a football program. The new coach, hired this month at Prince Edward County High, said his goals stretch beyond the football field. “My main thing is building great men as well as great athletes, because one day, it won’t matter if you made it to the NFL or […] The post ‘We’re gonna be in rebuild mode appeared first on Farmville.
Lots of red, white and blue on display
The Red, White & Blue Celebration Parade was held on Saturday, July 6, 2024 and lots of organizations participated displaying the American flag and red, white and blue banners of various sizes. Sparks in the Park followed at the Sonny Wholey Memorial Park, ending with a fireworks display. The Town of Lawrenceville float was beautifully. (Sylvia Allen/Brunswick Times-Gazette) See more photos in the July 17, 2024 edition of the Brunswick Times-Gazette.
Annual Lakefest returns to Clarksville this weekend
Southern Virginia’s largest event will return for it’s 47th year on July 19 through July 20 with new features and events. Over 90 vendors have been added to the Friday afternoon line up along with live music. The roads will close from 2nd to 5th streets starting at...
JM the site of a “Commonwealth Conversation” on schools and cellphones
The Virginia Department of Education will host eight “Commonwealth Conversations” with parents, educators and community members on cellphone-free education. This comes after Gov. Youngkin issued an executive order last week directing the Department of Education to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing a “cellphone-free education” in Virginia. The executive order mandates Virginia public school divisions establish a cellphone-free education by Jan. 1 of next year.
Dinwiddie: Queen's Library Tea Room, Regency-era style afternoon tea at picturesque venue
DINWIDDIE — Queen's Library Tea Room, known for its British-style afternoon tea experiences and one of Dinwiddie's newest event venues collaborate to offer Afternoon Tea at White Oak Manor for families, friends, co-workers and neighbors to enjoy. White Oak Manor is a charming farmhouse venue nestled on 52 acres of Virginia countryside. Recently...
Severe Drought Impacts Albemarle, Greene, Madison; Extreme Conditions in Augusta
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of Tuesday, 37% of Virginia is experiencing severe drought, with 11% in extreme drought. Albemarle, Greene, and Madison counties are among those in severe drought. Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Page, Warren, and Frederick counties are facing extreme drought conditions. While recent rain showers have provided some relief, meteorologists indicate that significant improvements are still needed to overcome the drought situation. The prolonged dry spell has raised concerns about water supply and agricultural impacts across the Commonwealth.
Virginia man convicted in 2021 Marion murder
A Virginia man was convicted of first-degree murder, and other charges, for the 2021 murder of Teresa Greer. 40 year old Jason Whittaker was convicted of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty. His sentencing is scheduled for November 21 where he will be facing a maximum of two life sentences plus 15 years. Greer’s body was found in a fire-damaged home in Marion on North Chestnut Street.
‘Virginia is in play’: Senate candidate Hung Cao
Hung Cao, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Virginia, had strong words about his opponent, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), while speaking at the Republican National Convention. “Tim Kaine is a weak man in a dangerous world,” Cao said at the convention Tuesday night, where he also shared his life story about being a Vietnam […]
Virginia psychologist surrenders license after years of fighting with patient
All the details in our Health Safety stories come from publicly available Final Orders, Consent Orders, Orders of Suspension and other documents from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals. For more information, see the Editor’s note below the story. CHARLOTTESVILLE – A client was in session with Brian Hocking, a clinical psychologist working in Charlottesville. She felt uncomfortable opening up to him, worried she might make him angry. ...
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