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SCC urging Virginians to check insurance coverage before vacations this summer
In the event of an injury during a vacation, knowing what your insurance covers and where you'll be able to get care is important. The bureau recommends keeping policy information and insurance cards on hand while on a trip.
Virginia dental practices experiencing dental hygienist, educator shortages
Dental practices in Virginia are facing scheduling backlogs due to a shortage of both dental hygienists and dental educators, according to a July 1 report by WAVY 10. At Howell Dentistry in Suffolk, Va., the earliest available appointment for a routine cleaning is in February, a backlog of six months.
Local Drag Performers Crowned with ‘Virginia Pride’ Titles
Virginia is home to new drag royalty following the Virginia Pride Pageant on Sunday. Judges named local drag artists Celestia Cox as Miss Virginia Pride, Keante Armon Black as Mr. Virginia Pride and Javon Love as Mx. Virginia Pride in front of a packed crowd at Godfrey’s in downtown Richmond.
Registation opens for Senior Olympics
Online registration opened July 1 for the 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. There are 83 events during 15 days of competitions, Sept. 14-29. Events include sports, such as power walking, swimming, and pickleball, and also non-athletic events, such as Scrabble and jigsaw puzzles. Participants must be 50 years of age...
Pikes Peak Lemonade Announces First Franchise Sale
Pikes Peak Lemonade will soon land in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware areas as it expands nationwide through franchising. , known for its flavorful and creative lemonade concoctions and Instagrammable beverage experience, has just announced the sale of its first franchise unit to franchise partner Michael J. Cooke. The new franchise will operate as a mobile model, serving communities in and around Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware.
Va. school board member to be jailed for his role in Jan. 6 riot and more state headlines
• “Virginia school board member gets 12 days in jail for Jan. 6 riot role, says he won’t step down.”—NBC4 • “Losing candidate in Lynchburg Republican primary for council files suit to invalidate election.”—Cardinal News • “Almost 30% house renters in this Northern Virginia city pay more than $5,000 a month.”—WTOP • “Emergency loans may […] The post Va. school board member to be jailed for his role in Jan. 6 riot and more state headlines appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
The 2024 Wintergreen Music Festival
The 2024 Wintergreen Music Festival opens July 4th and runs through July 28th. The annual festival is held on the ski slopes of Wintergreen Mountain, with concerts featuring classical, jazz, swing and bluegrass. This year's opening weekend is part of Wintergreen Resort's July Fourth Jubilee and features the Wintergreen Festival...
Three people facing charges in Amherst stabbing
AMHERST, Va. — Three people are now behind bars for malicious wounding charges two months after a stabbing in Amherst. According to court documents, Jordan Coley and Andrae Franklin were arrested on June 30. Wendy Coley is also behind bars, however, court records on when police arrested her are...
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