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First Day of RPS School and New Speed Cameras are In Action
It shouldn’t have to be said but please drive extra careful around schools today (everyday for that matter) as it’s the first day of school for all RPS Schools. If you’re not willing to drive careful you could be getting a ticket in the mail as the city has added some more speed cameras around additional schools.
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Donate Third Quarter Salary to The Farm Ministry and Rockingham County Fair to Support Agriculture in the Harrisonburg Region
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin donated a quarter of the Governor’s salary to two, Harrisonburg-based nonprofits that play a crucial role in supporting Virginia’s agricultural community: The Farm Ministry and the Rockingham County Fair. This contribution reflects the Governor and First Lady’s ongoing commitment to sustaining and nurturing […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Donate Third Quarter Salary to The Farm Ministry and Rockingham County Fair to Support Agriculture in the Harrisonburg Region appeared first on The Virginian Review.
As Martinsville prepares for Baldwin anniversary, a look at the man behind the name
Next month marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Baldwin Building, whose name honors a pioneering Black doctor and entrepreneur. The post As Martinsville prepares for Baldwin anniversary, a look at the man behind the name appeared first on Cardinal News.
A common cents candidate? Anderson talks economy during Fredericksburg campaign stop
Derrick Anderson comes by his economic knowledge honestly. Anderson, the GOP nominee in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District race, recounted Sunday that his mother owned a few restaurants along State Route 3 and a gas station on Princess Anne Street in downtown Fredericksburg. “So I know that every nickel, every...
Applications being accepted for Henrico Civilian Fire Academy
Residents 18 and older can register through Aug. 30 for the free Henrico Civilian Fire Academy, a program that started in 2000 and gives participants a chance to experience many of the elements of firefighting. Coursework will include rappelling, driving fire apparatus, learning CPR, performing vehicle extrication and more. The...
Three critically injured, others hurt after roof collapse at Amelia County church site
Three people were critically injured and others were hurt when a roof collapsed in Amelia County on Wednesday, with the site appearing to be that of a local church that's trying to rebuild.
‘These are just drills’: Lunenburg schools hold lockdown practice
Yes, it’s likely you’ll hear about a lockdown in all Lunenburg schools this week. But, as the Lunenburg County school district staff point out, it’s intentional. These are planned drills, as officials mentioned in a statement put out over the weekend. “Lunenburg County Public Schools will be conducting drills for lock-down procedures in each of […] The post ‘These are just drills’: Lunenburg schools hold lockdown practice appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Toddler picks up handgun and shoots man at Matoaca residence; investigation ongoing
MATOACA – Police say a man was shot Monday morning by his gun when it was picked up by a young child. It happened around 9:45 a.m. in the 4400 block of Butler Lane between Ettrick and Matoaca, Chesterfield Police spokesperson Elizabeth Caroon told The Progress-Index. The victim was airlifted to a Richmond hospital in critical condition with a single gunshot wound. ...
State Police: Two sisters dead following tractor trailer crash in Nelson County
Two young women are dead following an accident in Nelson County on Route 29 Saturday night. Samantha L. Lively, 22, of Barboursville, died at the scene. Her sister, Heather E. Lively, 19, of Covesville, was taken to UVA Health where she later died. Virginia State Police is investigating the double...
Pinpoint Weather: Dry and slightly cooler midweek
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Mostly dry and slightly cooler weather conditions are anticipated for the next few days as high pressure builds into Southwest and Central Virginia. Northwest winds will steer cooler and drier air into the region. This will result in low rain chances, less humidity, and slightly cooler-than-average temperatures throughout the week. For Tuesday, […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Continued Low Unemployment Rate at 2.7 Percent, 1.6 Points Below National Rate
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that according to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 4,800 in the month of July. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July remained unchanged at 2.7 […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Continued Low Unemployment Rate at 2.7 Percent, 1.6 Points Below National Rate appeared first on The Virginian Review.
It’s Back-to-School Time But For Youngest Learners System Not Always Working
As children go back to school this month, families of the youngest learners still struggle with the costs of our patchwork, mostly-privatized childcare and preschool system. The problem with early education costs is a national one: parents struggle to afford the costs of childcare, which in many cases outpaces the cost of a mortgage, and […]
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