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Meteor spotted in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early Friday
(WCYB) — A meteor was spotted in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early Friday. News 5 has received several reports of a boom with the fireball. We have viewer video from both Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and looking toward Greene County, Tennessee. One video shows a meteor falling from...
FOIA Friday: Pursuits for UVA shooting report, Richmond records continue
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Update: Elizabethton Police find missing elderly man with medical condition
Thomas “Junior” Clark, 73, who was reported missing Friday morning, has been found, according to the Elizabethton Police Department. Clark, who has a medical condition that may impair his ability to find his way home, was last seen at his North Roan Street residence around 9:30 a.m. He was believed to have been in the […] The post Update: Elizabethton Police find missing elderly man with medical condition appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Griffith, Baker clash over economic development and 2020 presidential vote certification
The debate on a Blacksburg radio station may be the only debate between the two 9th District candidates. The post Griffith, Baker clash over economic development and 2020 presidential vote certification appeared first on Cardinal News.
Dale Earnhardt’s Bristol Blunder: the Move That Ruined His Friendship With Terry Labonte
Dale Earnhardt’s Bristol Blunder: The 1999 Bristol Night Race stands as a poignant example of how the environment of NASCAR can fracture even the strongest of friendships. Dale Earnhardt‘s aggressive tactic against Terry Labonte not only ended a race but also irreparably altered their relationship, revealing the thin line between competition and friendship. This incident raises critical questions about the ethics of racing and the emotional toll it exacts on drivers. As we investigate the repercussions of this blunder, one must consider the broader implications it had on both their lives and the sport itself.
If You See Purple Paint In North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Leave Now
With fall upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and leafing season. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
NTSB recommends stricter ELD regulations after blaming driver fatigue for party bus crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued new recommendations for Electronic Logging Device usage following an investigation into a fatal crash between a semi truck and a party bus. The report was released Wednesday, August 29th after a thorough investigation into the December 2022 crash that left three people dead. The NTSB says that the […] The post NTSB recommends stricter ELD regulations after blaming driver fatigue for party bus crash appeared first on CDLLife.
Virginia Students Make Some Gains on Annual Test Scores; Schools See Less Absenteeism
Virginia students’ reading and math assessments for the 2023-24 school year saw some improvement over last year after months of recovery efforts, according to data released by the Department of Education Tuesday. However, pass rates in other subjects are still behind results from the 2022-23 school year. Pass rates for grades 3 through 8 in […]
Unison’s RCM&D Acquires Virginia Benefits Firm MillenGroup
Maryland-based insurance, benefits and risk management firm RCM&D announced the acquisition of MillenGroup, a Richmond, Virginia-based benefits advisory firm. Laura Millen, founder and senior managing partner, and John Millen, co-founder and managing partner, will join RCM&D’s employee benefits leadership team in Richmond, according to the announcement. RCM&D is a...
Overdose deaths from opioids declining in Virginia, advocates say more work still needs to be done
According to the most recent data from the Virginia Department of Health, synthetic opioid-related deaths, which include deaths caused by fentanyl, decreased from over 2,000 in 2021 to under 1,800 in 2023.
Virginia Board of Education approves changes to accreditation, accountability systems
The Virginia Board of Education on Wednesday approved the final touches on the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan, designed to address concerns with how schools were rated and student performance was measured to determine better how to direct state resources. During the special meeting in Richmond, the board approved Virginia’s ESSA plan, readiness weighting […]
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