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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, […]
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.
Police: 1 shot on Seldendale Drive in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A man has non life-threatening injuries after being shot Monday on Seldendale Drive in Hampton, police said. Hampton Police got the call for a shooting in the 2000 block of Seldendale Drive, near the Happy Shopper convenience store, around 6:21 p.m. When officers got to the area, they found a man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, police said.
Suffolk firefighters save ducklings from storm drain
SUFFOLK, Va. — Ducklings were rescued after falling into a storm drain on Friday, the City of Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue said. Ladder 11 responded to a call reporting a mother duck circling in front of a drain after her duckling fell into the storm drain. Firefighters...
Virginia’s Top Business Ranking Set to Boost Real Estate Market, Says Expert
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Virginia is celebrating a major accolade as CNBC named it the number one state for business. The recognition is expected to have a significant impact on the real estate market. “Maybe it can help us be the number one state for real estate, which is a major part of business,” said Michael Guthrie. The positive ranking is anticipated to attract both people and employers to vibrant communities like Charlottesville, contributing to the real estate market.
The governor issued an executive order restricting cell phone use in schools. Here’s how it impacts students in the Historic Triangle
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order last week to establish a “cell phone-free” education in Virginia’s K-12 public schools. What to know: Executive Order (EO) 33 directs the Virginia Department of Education to put into place a “robust public engagement effort” to develop age-appropriate restrictions or the elimination of cell phone use during class time.
Severe Heat Alert for Virginia: Heat Index Soars Above 110 Degrees
Wakefield, VA – Virginia is experiencing a significant heat wave, with the National Weather Service issuing Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings for most of the state, excluding coastal Worcester County, MD, until 8 PM today. Temperatures are expected to peak, with highs reaching the upper 90s to around 100 degrees, and heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees.
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