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Disabled corporate jet causes brief shutdown at Lynchburg Regional Airport
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Flights in Lynchburg were temporarily halted Saturday morning due to a disabled jet plane. According to theLynchburg Regional AirportDirector Andrew LaGala, a corporate jet was stuck on the runway due to a flat tire just before 11:00 a.m. American Airlines was briefed and flights were...
Peyton Sellers claims seventh South Boston Late Model championship
Carter Langley won the 150-lap season ending battle but Peyton Sellers emerged victorious in yet another season long war. Langley, the 2023 South Boston Speedway champion won the season ending race at the Virginia bullring while Sellers claimed a seventh Late Model Stock championship at his home track, tying him with David Blankenship for the most all-time.
Roanoke community celebrates Labor Day with annual parade
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - People crowded in Downtown Roanoke Saturday to see the annual Roanoke Labor Day Parade. Flags were waving high as people watched the parade cruise by with parade-goers including the Roanoke College Band and local law enforcement. “When we see the smiling faces of our citizens coming...
County Judge Arrested For Public Intoxication In Virginia, Police Say
A local judge was arrested for public intoxication in northern Virginia, authorities said.Charles F. Koehler Jr. a sitting judge in Loudoun County, was found walking down the Leesburg Bypass near South King Street in Leesburg by responding officers around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, local pol…
Lee Corso Picks Unreal Week 1 Upset In College Football
Longtime ESPN College GameDay analyst Lee Corso picked one major upset ahead of Week 1 in College Football that the rest of the panel was shocked by. Corso is known for his legendary picks, especially the ones that include the head gear. While most of his picks were chalk, he had a clear ...
Voter registration events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
This week, the AFRO has compiled a list of voter registration events taking place in the coming weeks. Are you registered and ready to vote on Election Day, Nov. 5?. The Baltimore City Chapter of the League of Women Voters and a host of other organizations focused on voter turnout will hold events throughout the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area with a goal of registering voters ahead of the Oct. 15 voter registration deadline. Check out the events below to see where you can register to vote or help others who need the information!
Youngkin Announces Expansion of Fentanyl Overdose Awareness Campaign
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin are stepping up their battle against the fentanyl crisis in Virginia. During a visit to CARITAS, a recovery and support organization in Richmond, they announced the statewide expansion of their “It Only Takes One” initiative. This campaign, which has already increased fentanyl awareness since its launch earlier this year, will now reach more communities across Virginia that are heavily affected by the epidemic.
Gov. Youngkin issues statement after death of Richmond man taken hostage by Hamas
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued a statement following the death of 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who grew up in Richmond and was one of many people taken hostage by Hamas.
Profile: Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic Riverview Farm
Susie Farmer is the Education Director at Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic Riverview Farm in Charlottesville—a nature preserve with over 7 miles of trails and original buildings. Through year-round programming, the Ivy Creek Foundation preserves the legacy of the Carr-Greer family and educates the community about their contributions. Hugh Carr never learned to read or write, but made sure that his seven children received an education. They all went on to become educators or community leaders, including his oldest daughter, Mary.
'Loving, Caring, Compassionate,' Woman, 22, Killed With BF In Virginia Remembered By Loved Ones
A family is "struggling to make sense of something that is senseless" after a 22-year-old woman and her boyfriend were shot and killed in Loudoun County.Mijal Conejero-Romera and Diego Alexander Woollett, both 22, were identified by investigators as the two who were found shot in Sterling and …
Names released of officers involved in domestic disturbance shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke Police Department has released the names of the officers involved in a Thursday morning shooting. Police say officers responded to a domestic disturbance at 12:53 a.m. in an apartment in the 700 block of 29th St. NW. Officers located a woman suffering from a...
Virginia’s prestigious women’s college bars transgender women from enrollment
Sweet Briar College, a distinguished private liberal arts institution for women, has announced a controversial new admissions policy that excludes transgender women from joining its campus for the upcoming academic year. This decision places Sweet Briar among the few remaining women’s colleges in the United States to adopt such a...
Madison County Outlasts Staunton 42-28 in Season Debut
It took a bit longer than anticipated but the 2024 High School Football season got underway for Madison County and Staunton on Thursday night. Lightning forced the kickoff to be moved back 45 minutes before the game was able to get started but, fortunately, the squads could play as planned unlike many other games in the area and throughout Virginia that got postponed.
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