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UNC fraternity brothers who held up American flag among speakers at Republican National Convention
Some North Carolinians will take the stage at the Republican National Convention next week.The UNC-Chapel Hill fraternity brothers -- who went viral after holding up the American flag during a pro-Palestine campus demonstration -- are among the scheduled speakers at the convention, an announcement from former President Donald Trump's campaign said.It did not state which fraternity members would be speaking.Former North Carolina school teacher and corrections officer Annette Albright will also speak at the convention. She used to be a Democrat but decided to vote for Trump in 2024.SEE ALSO | UNC-Chapel Hill removes American flag fences following pro-Palestinian encampmentTriangle...
Highlands, Oakton, Vienna Woods among division dive contenders
As many as eight local diving teams in the GazetteLeader’s coverage areas are in position to win division championships entering the final week of action in the Northern Virginia Swimming League. Three are in Division I, where Arlington’s Donaldson Run, Oakton and Vienna Woods are tied for first with...
Skill games remain illegal in Virginia, but some businesses are evading the ban; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia is CNBC’s Top State for Business for record sixth time. Dominion plans a $500 million liquid natural gas storage facility. Roanoke River added to recreation/fish advisories. The post Skill games remain illegal in Virginia, but some businesses are evading the ban; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia’s elected officials react to shooting at Trump rally
The former president and presumptive Republican presidential nominee was grazed by a bullet at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, authorities have said. It's being investigated as a possible assassination attempt. The post Virginia’s elected officials react to shooting at Trump rally appeared first on Cardinal News.
McCarthy suggests Trump pick ‘popular’ Glenn Youngkin as VP if he wants to win
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) sidestepped the rumored frontrunners in former President Trump’s veepstakes, urging Trump to put forward a different candidate: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R). As the Republican National Convention nears, where the former president said he intends to name his running mate, the search has narrowed in on GOP Sens. J.D. Vance…
Record Low Streamflows Develop; Warm, Dry Pattern Continues
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A couple of rivers and streams have reached record low flows in Virginia, including one in our region. The rivers that reached record low discharges (basically the flow of water passed a certain point) in nearby Virginia include near Clifton, Goshen, Staunton and Roanoke, Va. Chief...
Project Imagine holding back-to-school event
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Project Imagine is holding a back-to-school event Saturday, July 27 with information booths, school supplies, a clothing drive, and more. Dennis Tarpley from Project Imagine spoke with 7@four about this event. The event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at Project Imagine’s “The Haven”,...
Stanley installed as new Rotary President
The Rotary Club of Farmville has a new person at the helm. During their June 27 meeting, the group installed Doug Stanley as the 86th president. He will serve from July 1 through June 30, 2025. The installation of office was performed by outgoing president Shaunna Hunter. Stanley, County Administrator for Prince Edward County, joined […] The post Stanley installed as new Rotary President appeared first on Farmville.
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