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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.
‘Throw, Don’t Go’: Lifesaving tips for boating emergencies
MONETA, Va. – When it comes to staying safe on the water, Smith Mountain Lake runs a tight ship. “The penalties are the same as the highway,” Department of Wildlife Resources Sergeant James Slaughter said. 10 News tagged along with the Department of Wildlife Resources on patrol, to...
Senate candidate Hung Cao slams ‘hit jobs’ on his military record
Hung Cao, a decorated Navy combat veteran and Republican nominee for the Senate in Virginia, called recent reporting that raised questions about his military service injuries “disgusting.” “They are saying that any disabled veteran in America that does not have a Purple Heart is faking it. This is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever heard […]
GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz charged with weapons violation at Dulles Airport
Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., has been charged with weapons violation at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority confirmed to NBC News on Monday. The spokesperson, who said Spartz was charged Friday, cited a section of Virginia law tied to the dangerous use...
Greene and Orange hooking up with Firefly as company celebrates 30K connections
Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), is thrilled to announce their significant milestone of reaching 30,000 fiber broadband connections across central Virginia. Among the newest hookups are residences and businesses in Greene County’s White Hall area, Digital Marketing Coordinator Marci Malinowski said. “We...
Four VADOC facilities close as scheduled
All employees at the four facilities who wished to stay with the department have been able to continue their employment at other facilities, thanks to the "diligence and dedication" of the department's human resources department.
New DMV Laws / Requirements Start July 1st
Laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly set into motion changes for DMV customers effective July 1, 2024. These changes and updates include the uninsured motor vehicle fee, permanent DMV-issued farm use placards, disabled parking placard duration and conversions of manufactured homes. Below are details on what is new and what customers need to do […]
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