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Appalachian Power issues warning about water levels downstream of Claytor and Leesville Dams
Appalachian Power wants boaters, kayakers, tubers, and other recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams to know water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly starting at 7 a.m., Monday August 26, and continue to fluctuate through the week. The National Weather Service is calling for...
Koke Vegas Reigns for Draw Kings: RIFC Draws 1-1 Against Loudoun United
Rhode Island FC (RIFC) faced a challenging match against Loudoun United FC, settling for a 1-1 draw. Despite outshooting their opponents with 34 shots across two recent matches, RIFC has only managed a single goal, highlighting struggles in finishing. Koke Vegas emerged as the standout player, making crucial saves including a penalty stop in stoppage time, ensuring RIFC secured at least one point. However, striker Albert "Chico" Dikwa continues to underperform, intensifying concerns over his scoring capability. RIFC currently sits eighth in the Eastern Conference, teetering on the edge of playoff contention with 34 points.
MCPS welcomes 160,000 students back to class
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — It's back to class for Montgomery County Public School's 160,000 students, the largest school district in the state of Maryland. Students were greeted with a lot of excitement as the poms team, dance team , and band all performed a show for students as they walked into Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, Maryland. This year MCPS is launching a transportation hotline for parents to call if they have any issues with their kid's bus. We spoke with new superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor about it and why the District is adding it.
Oil Spill Closes Road Monday Morning
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) issued a traffic advisory at 9:16am Monday morning for an oil spill that closed a portion of Goshen Rd in Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village. Per MCPD: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: An oil spill has the 20200 block of Goshen Rd. closed. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate...
Morning Notes for August 26, 2024
Woman Grazed by Bullet in Franconia — “A suspect was taken into custody after what police are calling a ‘domestic-related shooting’ where a woman was grazed by a bullet in her head Friday night. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the shooting happened in Franconia in the 5900 block of Saint Giles Way.” [WUSA9]
Boutier, Maguire Named to Europe Solheim Cup Squad
DURHAM, N.C. – For the ninth straight Solheim Cup, Duke women's golf will be well-represented as a pair of Blue Devils – Celine Boutier and Leona Maguire -- were named to the 2024 European Cup team on Sunday following the conclusion of the 2024 AIG Women's Open. Boutier...
Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners
Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering an ornamental garden from the 1700s where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world. Such plots of land served as status symbols. They were the 18th-century equivalent of buying a Lamborghini. The garden in Williamsburg belonged to tobacco grower John Custis IV, who also served in the colonial legislature. His garden has long intrigued historians. But the dig also focuses on learning more about the enslaved gardeners. The excavation is being conducted by Colonial Williamsburg. It's a living history museum that now owns the property in the former colonial capital.
2 adults found dead in home while 4 children unharmed: Md. police
Frederick County Police are investigating the deaths of two adults in New Market after deputies responded to a home for reports of a shooting Sunday morning, according to a news release from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Around 7 a.m., police responded to the 7000 block of Mandalong Court...
"Whooping cough" cases rise in Fairfax, Va. amid national increase, health officials warn
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — Pertussis illness, also known as "whooping cough," has been increasing across Fairfax, Virginia and nationwide, the Fairfax County Health Department reported. Pertussis is a bacteria-caused illness that can spread from one person to another through the air. Health officials said that it easily spreads when...
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