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ACLU of Virginia sues Hanover School Board on behalf of transgender student allegedly banned from sports team
A transgender student in Hanover County is fighting for their chance to play on the team of their choice. On Wednesday, July 3, the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (ACLU) filed a Title IX lawsuit against the Hanover County School Board to give more power to that fight.
'Excessive Heat' warning put out for the area Friday. Here's how hot it will feel.
PETERSBURG – If you do not have to go outside Friday, then don’t. The National Weather Service office in Wakefield has issued an “Excessive Heat Warning” between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Friday. That means we can expect “dangerously hot conditions,” NWS said, with heat-index values around 111 degrees for the Tri-City and...
Help Us Find the Official Dog of 804 Day
Do you know a Very Richmond dog that embodies the spirit of our region? Style Weekly is partnering with 804 Day: Richmond’s Biggest Block Party to find a four-legged friend to help celebrate. Whether it’s their charm, style, unique story, or most Richmond attitude, we want to see what...
Players to Watch: ECNL Girls 2024 National Finals
The ECNL Girls will wrap up their 2023-2024 season with their National Finals, which will take place July 11-14 in Richmond, Virginia. (Event Homepage) This year’s ECNL National Finals will feature 40 teams from across the league’s U13-U17 age groups. The U18/U19 Championship was decided at the National Playoffs in Seattle with San Diego Surf winning top honors.
Virginia Faces Extreme Heat Warnings: Complete Week-Long Weather Outlook
Virginia – Dangerous heat is expected today, with excessive heat warnings now in effect for much of the area. Temperatures in the upper 90s, combined with high humidity, will lead to heat index values around 110 degrees. Residents are advised to use extreme caution and take frequent breaks if they must be outdoors.
Success and adventure were in the cards for VCU’s Stephen Custer, who helped build a key program in the School of Business
Poultry and blackjack are among the colorful elements in the longtime educator’s journey. From corporate heights to casino nights, Stephen Custer has enjoyed a career that has been anything but ordinary. Now 82, Custer, Ph.D., has served for nearly two decades as an assistant professor and director of the...
Nyjah Huston preparing to compete in skateboarding
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Nyjah Huston did not come away from his first Olympics with a medal. But he has decided to give the Games one more try, even if he’ll never actually use that particular phrase to describe what he will be attempting to do in Paris. This year’s...
Virginia’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in advancing universal broadband access plans, officials say
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Amid a national movement to close the digital divide, Virginia continues to lead the way toward universal broadband access. Broadband providers, vendors, state officials and other stakeholders heard about Virginia’s progress in extending broadband infrastructure during the Mid-Atlantic Broadband Summit in Richmond in June. Last summer, Virginia netted $1.48 billion in […] The post Virginia’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in advancing universal broadband access plans, officials say appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Bill to improve water quality introduced to State Water Commission
Do you know what's in your water? A bill that was recently introduced to the State Water Commission is centered on eliminating some of the dangerous contaminants you may find in your drinking water was just presented to the state water commission.
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