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Scholarship winner Blair Dickens pulls off double feat
Blair Dickens, of Skippers, Virginia, wasn’t present when Mary Duncan announced that the 2024 Greensville County High School graduate was the recipient of the 2024 $1,000 Moses Archie Clements Scholarship before The Crossing on Saturday. William & Mary-bound Dickens was busy with another commitment that ended successfully by winning the Miss Isle of Wight County Fair title.
Apollo Pet of the Week
Apollo is a friendly six month old puppy In spite of being surrendered to the shelter by his previous owner due to circumstances beyond his control, he remains a playful and affectionate companion. This sweet boy is housebroken, child-friendly, fond of hugs and seeking a loving family. If you are interested in adopting Apollo, please reach out to us at (757)758-2062 or visit our shelter located at 14493 Robinson Road, Stony Creek Va 23882.
Hot and Humid Saturday and tracking thunderstorm chances this weekend
ROANOKE, Va. – Temperatures Saturday will top out near 90 in many spots, so take it easy outside as heat indexes will be even higher today. Here are the forecast highs for the region. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has most of the area under a level 1 risk...
Kaine Campaign Statement On Hung Cao Agreeing to Debate
On August 14, 2024, Michael Beyer, Communications Director for Kaine for Virginia, released a statement about 2024 Virginia Senate Republican Candidate Hung Cao agreeing to debate. The statement goes as follows:. “It’s great that the debate will be held in Norfolk because it will provide Cao with the perfect opportunity...
Prep roundup: Gators prevail in soccer; Rebels fall to volleyball rival
SEVEN SPRINGS — Three Spring Creek players provided the offensive output during a 3-0, non-conference conquest over Roanoke Rapids on the soccer pitch Thursday evening. Senior Emanuel Rangel, junior Yoimar Carias Sequeira and senior Yontan Gonzalez tallied one goal apiece. Goalie Edgar Avila filed a clean sheet between the...
Sonar used to track fish at Smith Mountain Lake
The sound was distinct, a loud ping, and it was exactly what the team of researchers from Coastal Carolina University were listening for. That ping was coming from a radio tag implanted in a striped bass at Smith Mountain Lake.
Chesapeake mayor asked city attorney to “look into” stepbrother’s personal legal issue
In August 2022, Rick West got an email from his stepbrother asking for a favor. He wondered if West could have Chesapeake’s city attorneys look into a legal issue he ran into while building on a property in Georgia. “I have wasted a pile of money already … and...
Youngkin unveils new initiative to reduce recidivism, help released inmates re-enter society
On Thursday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) announced he’s launching a new initiative to help returning citizens successfully reintegrate into society. He’s calling it "Stand Tall, Stay Strong, Succeed Together."
Proposed Senate spending plans include funding for projects in Southwest, Southside
Among the projects that would receive funding: improvements around McAfee Knob, a health facility in Lexington and a high school for adults in Roanoke. The post Proposed Senate spending plans include funding for projects in Southwest, Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
Richmond’s public spending database no longer accessible
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 […]
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