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Maryland man charged for fatally stabbing Virginia man, police say
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A man from Mount Rainier was charged with stabbing and killing a man from Arlington, Va., the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said. On Sunday at around 12:40 a.m., officers from the Mount Rainier Police Department went to the 3700 block of 33rd Street to investigate […]
NARUC appoints new member to executive committee
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) appointed Judge Jehmal Hudson as a member of its Executive Committee. Hudson, the chairman of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, replaces Kent Chandler, former chairman of the ... Read More » The post NARUC appoints new member to executive committee appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
VSP investigating fatal crash in Sussex County
Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on July 15 at 4:15 a.m. on Route 40 in Sussex County. A 2005 Cadillac Escalade was heading eastbound on Route 40, near Lobb Shop Road, when the vehicle ran off the left side of the road, overturned several times, and struck a tree.
Protecting the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community: 3 Things You Can Do
(StatePoint) The LGBTQ+ community celebrated their shared and lived experience this June during Pride Month. While the LGBTQ+ experience varies from individual to individual and from generation to generation, one constant remains – the importance of protecting health. “We celebrate Pride because we are proud of who we are,...
Farmville splashpad set to reopen. Town staff answers questions
After it was shut down for two weeks, families can now head back to the Farmville splashpad. Town staff announced that the splashpad will reopen Tuesday, July 16 at 8 a.m. “The mechanical issues have been resolved at this time,” town staff said in a statement. They also took time to address some concerns that […] The post Farmville splashpad set to reopen. Town staff answers questions appeared first on Farmville.
Judge to rule on suit opposing West Main St. development
(Danville) — A judge is weighing a request to throw out a rezoning approved last year by Danville City Council in the west end of town. Christopher M. Winslow, the lead attorney representing Jean Vernon is asking a Circuit Court Judge to issue an injunction halting development of a large housing project in the Country...
Smithfield’s DeBerry to attend national leadership summit July 22-27
Donnie DeBerry, a rising senior at Smithfield High School, will attend a July 22-27 national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. as one of this year’s Bank of America student leaders. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Student Leaders program annually connects 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors from nearly 100 communities to employment, […]
Column: More memorable state championship runs, the play of the year and what we’ll remember most
A look back at what we’ll remember most from the 2023-24 year in high school sports: State champs! Twenty-four teams from Hampton Roads won VHSL state championships in 2023-24, but that was a marked decline. In 2022-23, the area won a whopping 35 team titles. Among the milestones this time around: Princess Anne took home a girls basketball state championship for the 10th time in 11 seasons, ...
High school sports year in review: Athletes of the year, coach of the year, big plays and state champs
Male Athlete of the Year Elijah Washington, Lake Taylor Washington was a two-way standout in football and he was just getting warmed up for his senior year. After snatching 50 receptions for 947 yards on offense and collecting 106 tackles and 12½ sacks on defense, Washington starred for a Titans basketball team that won the Class 3 Region A title and reached the Class 3 state championship ...
Roanoke soars to 103 degrees; another sizzler Tuesday for Virginia
Blacksburg also had its hottest day in 12 years on Monday — but a break in the heat wave is on the way. The post Roanoke soars to 103 degrees; another sizzler Tuesday for Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Every Coast Guard Aircraft Type Pictured Together In Rare ‘Family Photo’
In a rare display, the U.S. Coast Guard has released photos showing every crewed aircraft currently within its inventory lined up together. The images were captured on June 14 at Air Station Elizabeth City in North Carolina. They provide a great visual companion between the types and underscore the diversity of airframes within the USCG’s fleet.
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