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Senior veterans take flight in restored WWII-era plane | Get Uplifted
LEESBURG, Va. — Seven senior veterans who took the flight of a lifetime are getting us uplifted. Thanks to an organization whose mission is to give back to those who gave so much, the veterans got to experience the excitement of a 20-minute flight soaring 1,000 feet in a restored World War II-era biplane at the Leesburg Executive Airport.
State To Study Impact On Black Communities Uprooted By Growth Of Virginia Colleges
What will happen now that a new 19-member state legislative committee is studying the impact that historically White universities have had on nearby Black neighborhoods acquired through eminent domain?. Two are located in Hampton Roads: Christopher Newport in Newport News and Old Dominion in Norfolk. Will these colleges in Hampton...
Most Virginia schools would be considered ‘off-track’ or worse by VDOE ‘accountability’ system
Nearly 3 in 4 Virginia schools would be considered "off-track" or in "need of intensive support," according to a new accountability system approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
Watch out for hitchhiking Lanternflies during Labor Day weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – As the Lanternflies continue to invade Virginia, here are some tips to stop them from hitchhiking home with you during Labor Day weekend. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) says the invasive species is not good at flying, but great at hitchhiking. To ensure the safety of Virginia counties […]
Father Gifts Newly Married Son Winning $1M Virginia Lottery Ticket As Wedding Gift
Aaron Andrews is moving out with his new bride after getting the wedding gift of a lifetime from his father in Virginia.In April, Andrews married his wife and they've been temporarily staying in his father's basement in Prince George's County.Things changed after his father, a self-admitted avid Lo…
Tracking strong summer cold front
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Remaining warm and muggy this weekend. A summer cold front arrives from the west through Sunday. This will cause a chance for a shower, downpour and thunderstorm. Followed by a significant weather pattern change for the first week of September. Low clouds, fog and drizzle this...
Where are the Blue Angels flying today? Where to watch in September
With September upon us, Blue Angels fans will have just two more months to see the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team perform before it wraps up the air show season at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Homecoming show in Pensacola, Florida. This month, fans can catch the Blue Angels...
Troop 711 honors three new Eagle Scouts
On April 6 BSA Troop 711 held a Court of Honor at the Trillium Gathering Building in Purcellville and presented three scouts with their Eagle Scout awards. Only five percent of scouts achieve this top honor. Over the last 20 years 106 scouts from troop 711 have received this award, including these latest three – Jude McKay, Alex Kyle, and Soren McKay.
Town of Middleburg hosts Oktoberfest Celebration on Sept. 21
Visit the Town of Middleburg on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the town’s Oktoberfest celebration. The festivities will take place on South Madison Street and Federal Street, which will be closed to vehicular traffic. This fun-filled event will feature two biergartens, German food, a stein holding contest, live music, interactive activities for children and much more!
Akinmboni trade talks, European transfer window closing, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Happy Friday, everyone! I kind of can’t believe it’s Labor Day weekend already. Summer has really flown by!. Bournemouth bid for D.C. United USYNT defender Akinmboni: sources (Give Me Sport) Bournemouth reportedly didn’t meet D.C. United’s demand, but they have until tonight to finalize a possible deal....
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