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Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed most election bills of any governor in the first half of 2024
Thirty-eight bills related to elections passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly in the first half of 2024. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed 13 of these, the most vetoes of election-related legislation by any governor during the period. Despite the vetoes, the 25 new laws related to elections adopted this year are the most of any state with a divided government.
Halifax, Madison Heights, Amherst win DYB state championships in Appomattox
Halifax, Madison Heights and Amherst left town last week as winners of the 2024 Virginia State DYB Tournament held July 5-10 at at the Appomattox County Community Park. Halifax won the Ozone Division 1 (ages 11-12) trophy with an 11-0 victory over Appomattox. Madison Heights captured the AAA Minors Division I (ages 9-10) trophy with an 11-5 win over Goochland. Amherst won Ozone Division II (ages 11-12) with an 11-1 win over Clarksville.
Quarter Horse Solar goes for hearing. Dominion proposes changes
In August 2019, Apex Clean Energy Holdings got a conditional use permit (CUP) from Charlotte County for their Quarter Horse Solar project, then called Moody Creek. Since then, Dominion Energy has taken over the project and wants to make some changes to the CUP, scaling back things and making a few design changes. Before that […] The post Quarter Horse Solar goes for hearing. Dominion proposes changes appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Lynchburg Gynecology is closing, a year after misconduct claims
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — About ten months after ABC13 reported on multiple claims of misconduct at Lynchburg Gynecology, the clinic confirmed it is closing. Back in September 2023, our team reported that a law firm was investigating Lynchburg Gynecology after claims of misconduct. In the following weeks, the doctor at the center of those claims retired. Lynchburg Gynecologist released a statement saying the accusations were false.
Celebration of life held for Lynchburg firefighter
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A service celebrating the life of Lynchburg Master Firefighter Andrew W. Jenks was held Wednesday, July 17 at Tree of Life Ministries. Jenks died July 6 of cancer. Leading to the service, a procession of emergency vehicles accompanied the Jenks family to the church.
Lynchburg officials and community members come together at One Community One Voice event
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — One Community One Voice held another "ENOUGH" event on Tuesday night. Officers with the Lynchburg Police Department and the mayor came out to the Burton Creek Apartments. Executive director of One Community One Voice, James Camm said bringing police and city leaders to the community...
LU student recounts moments surrounding Trump's attempted assassination
(WSET) — A Liberty University student witnessed the attempted assassination right in front of her. She was at the rally in Pennsylvania where she is from. Shannon Sauders was sitting just 15 rows back from former President Donald Trump when she heard the terrifying noise. She said she heard...
Randolph ends fiscal year with highest total since 2019
Randolph College ended the 2023-24 fiscal year with its highest fundraising total since 2019. Nearly $9.4 million was raised for all funds, with over $1.8 million of that total supporting the Annual Fund for the College’s greatest needs. The generosity of the College’s donors provided funding for student scholarships,...
HCK Hot Chicken to open soon in Vinton
VINTON, Va. – HCK Hot Chicken will hold a grand opening for its first restaurant in the Town of Vinton on Saturday, Jul. 20 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m at 2499 East Washington Ave. The first 24 customers will receive a free sandwich, and all other guests will...
Boutique hotel in Crystal Spring still planned despite delays
ROANOKE, Va. – Several hurdles have pushed back development on a boutique hotel set to be built in Roanoke. The plans to build a hotel in the Crystal Spring neighborhood were approved back in 2022. It will be located where the former Famous Anthony’s was on Crystal Spring Avenue...
'Stop lying': Vice Mayor Faraldi fires back against lawsuit claims amid controversy
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The drama within the Lynchburg City Council's Republicans continues to spiral in the shadow of a newly filed lawsuit. On July 15, council members Martin Misjuns and Jeff Helgeson released what they said was evidence against the Lynchburg City Attorney. They claim the city attorney, Matt Freedman, advised Vice Mayor Chris Faraldi regarding the lawsuit he’s facing from his primary opponent Peter Alexander.
Small business struggles: Lynchburg coffee shop owner discusses string of recent closures
LYNCHBURG, Va. – After three coffee shops have closed in Lynchburg in the span of about a month, 10 News sat down with one owner to find out why they’re shutting down and how you can help. Owner of Mission House Coffee Tommy Clark said inflation is one...
Whooping Cough creeping its way through Roanoke again
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The highly contagious illness known as Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is present in Roanoke. Although the symptoms are milder in older children and adults, the same thing can’t be said about younger children, and as they get ready to go back to school, it is encouraged they get immunized before it can potentially spread through the hallways.
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