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Recount will decide if conservative US Rep. Bob Good loses primary to Trump-backed challenger
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — A recount of the votes cast in the Republican primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District will be held on July 31 to decide whether a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump will hold onto his narrow victory over U.S. Rep. Bob Good, one of the most conservative members of Congress.
Eppard earns MVP at state tournament
GLEN ALLEN, July 15 — Shenandoah Rec League’s Jaycee Eppard earned Most Valuable Player honors at the 12U state softball tournament held July 11-15 at RF&P Park in Glen Allen. “This award is a great honor to receive, and we are so proud of Jaycee,” read a statement...
Hopewell fire marshal: Discarded fireworks caused soccer complex concession stand to burn
HOPEWELL – Discarded fireworks are believed to have set off last weekend’s blaze that almost destroyed the concession stand at a city soccer complex. According to a statement from the city, an investigation into the cause of the cause of the late-night July 14 fire found used fireworks material tossed near the stand at the Atwater Soccer Complex in northwestern Hopewell.
The Weekend Outlook: Cloudy skies and weekend showers, thunderstorms in the Tri-Cities
Welcome to The Weekend Outlook! This new weekly briefing will cover the upcoming weekend forecast for the Tri-City area, so you can keep informed on important weather updates and stay ahead of your plans. Whether you're organizing an outdoor adventure, a family gathering or simply curious about what to expect, we've got you...
Virginia State University Awarded $150,000 Grant To Preserve Time-Honored Alumni House
The funding will help maintain and preserve Azurest South, one of the University's most historic landmarks. Virginia State University has been awarded a $150,000 grant to support the conservation of Azurest South, also known as the Alumni House. The grant was awarded through the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a competitive program that provides funding to preserve and protect African American historic sites and cultural landmarks.
Crash closes intersection of Staples Mill Road
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Police are investigating an overnight crash after a car hit a utility pole near the intersection of Staples Mill and Talley Road. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the car that hit the pole, which caused the road to be blocked in both directions.
‘We still have a ways to go’: Global IT outage disrupts millions worldwide, affecting essential services
In a startling turn of events today, a global IT outage caused by a bug in a Microsoft software update sent shockwaves across the globe, affecting millions and highlighting our society's heavy reliance on advanced technology.
Club-by-Club results from the 2024 ECNL Girls Postseason
The ECNL Girls concluded their 2023-24 season last week with the ECNL National Finals in Richmond, Virginia. The weekend’s action concluded a month of postseason play for the ECNL, which started at the ECNL National Playoffs in Seattle. San Diego Surf led all clubs with three teams finishing first...
Parents weigh in on Virginia's proposed school cellphone ban
The Virginia Department of Education’s first community meeting about Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s order to limit cellphones in schools statewide was held at Osbourn High School in Manassas Thursday. The conversation boiled down to how do state leaders and school districts move forward with a solution to tackle the...
Drought warning advisory expands to 60 counties, cities in Virginia
The drought warning advisory in Virginia has been expanded to include 60 counties and cities, with 15 counties and cities no longer under a drought watch advisory, according to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
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