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Vehicle stolen in Fairfax County carjacking crashes in Central Virginia; 2 boys inside it
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police said an officer in Central Virginia who saw a car moving erratically found out that it was stolen from Northern Virginia hours earlier. The Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) said the officer saw the car on Seminole Trail around 7:40 a.m. on Friday. The officer ran the […]
Albemarle County, Charlottesville, UVA announce launch of Climate Resilience Cohort
Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia has announced the launch of the Climate Resilience Cohort, a grant opportunity to fund community participation in preparing for the local impacts of climate change. The initiative seeks up to 10 community-based organizations serving disadvantaged or vulnerable community members...
‘It’s close to my heart’ Stanardsville celebrates Fourth
STANDARDSVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Despite some warm weather, Main Street in Stanardsville was absolutely packed as the convoy of floats and other vehicles made its way through the tiny town. Stanardsville celebrated Independence Day with a parade, music, raffles and food. “It’s the best day to be an American and...
White supremacist groups must pay more than $2 million in damages to ‘Unite the Right’ victims, appeals court rules
On Monday, a federal appeals court ruled white supremacist and nationalist groups will have to pay an more than $2 million in punitive damages to people who suffered physical or emotional injuries from the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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.
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...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth fined $545,000
The Virginia Lottery has issued penalty fees for regulatory violations. US.- The Virginia Lottery has issued penalty fees totalling $545,000 against Rivers Casino Portsmouth for regulatory violations over the past year. The settlements were reached after minors were found in the casino in May and voluntarily excluded persons in December and January. The regulator also found deficiencies in accounting and surveillance controls, and lapses in revenue reporting and table game operations.
Pinpoint Weather: Hot and humid with p.m. storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Hot and humid conditions will impact Southwest and Central Virginia on Friday. Showers and storms are possible during the afternoon and evening. For Friday, Heat Advisories will go into effect from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. for counties along and east of the Blue Ridge. Highs will be in the upper […]
Suspect arrested in DC after leading Virginia State Police on chase in stolen car
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police arrested someone after they led Virginia State Police (VSP) on a chase in a stolen car and hit another car in the process Thursday evening. Just before 7 p.m., a VSP trooper was alerted to a stolen Toyota Prius heading north on I-395. The trooper turned on his […]
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