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Back-to-school dates announced for southern West Virginia
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Back-to-school dates were announced for counties in West Virginia and Virginia. The dates can be found on the school calendars at each of the counties Board of Education websites. The 2024-2025 back-to-school dates for counties in southern West Virginia and Virginia include: August 15, 2024 August 19, 2024 August 22, 2024 […]
These vegetables and salads sold in New York, New Jersey might be contaminated with listeria
Several vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled due to potentially being contaminated with listeria, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Wiers Farm Inc. of Ohio voluntarily recalled the produce, including bagged peppers, green beans, salad cucumbers, organic yellow squash and organic zucchini squash. No illnesses or complaints...
More than 60 pounds of meth seized in Virginia, 2 men charged, authorities say
ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — Nearly $2 million worth of methamphetamine has been seized in Virginia, and two men have been charged, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Tyrone Robert Irving, 45, of Roanoke, was charged with:. Possession with Intent to Distribute of a Schedule I or II Controlled...
Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters
The I-95 corridor is expected to see thunderstorms on July 25, with "the risk of severe weather will huddle along a portion of the (area) from Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula to southeastern New England," according to AccuWeather. "The major metro areas of Washington, DC and Baltimore are currently in...
Virginia, Beware of Fake Missing Child Posts on Facebook
Have you seen alarming posts about missing children on local Facebook pages? If so, do the police a favor and report them. These types of posts are flooding feeds, and many are scams designed to prey on your sympathies. SCAM ALERT: Beware of Fake "Missing Child" Posts on Facebook. Yesterday...
Man sentenced in Mathews County after pleading guilty to shooting into vehicle
MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A man in Mathews County was found guilty and sentenced to serve two years in prison on gun charges on Tuesday. 27-year-old Daniel Miller pleaded guilty to reckless handling of a firearm, two counts of brandishing a firearm and maliciously shooting or throwing a missile at a vehicle. Miller was […]
‘Saltville’ Producers Announce Distribution Deal with Acort Global Media
Independent film producers James Person and Gordon Price announce a distribution agreement with Acort Global Media…. Independent Virginia-based film producers James Person and Gordon Price are pleased to announce a distribution agreement for their latest film, Saltville, with Acort Global Media, a division of Maxim Media Enterprises. Acort Global Media...
Reckoning at Hampton VA hospital after 'widespread failures and deficiencies'
(The Center Square) — The executive director, chief of staff and chief of surgery at the Hampton VA Medical Center are all leaving after investigations revealed substandard care and potentially willful negligence. Their exodus stems from congressional investigations and a Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General report. The OIG began its latest probe into the hospital (there have been others) after learning of six instances of substandard care by the hospital’s assistant chief of surgery and spotting implications of a lack of internal...
Newport News band students are marching and raising money to perform in Rome’s New Year’s Parade
When Heritage High School’s band director, Jemere Brown, received an email last summer that his marching band was invited to perform in Rome’s New Year’s Parade, he thought it was spam. When he was contacted again by email and phone, he realized it was real. “They said...
Take a walk through Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail, part of the longest trail in Hampton Roads
SUFOLK, Va. — It’s time to take a walk with Patrick and today he’s visiting a short walking trail that will end up being part of the longest trail in Hampton Roads. Yes, It’s called the Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail and eventually may connect five Hampton Roads Cities, and it could even link to trails across Virginia.
Swimming advisory lifted for Virginia Beach Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Early Thursday morning, health officials lifted the swimming advisory that had been issued in Virginia Beach on Wednesday due to water quality issues. The advisory was for part of the Oceanfront area from 22nd Street to 37th Street, according to the city’s health district.
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