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Wes Moore’s approval rating ranks him third among US governors as Maryland faces fiscal challenges
A new survey found that Gov. Wes Moore’s 65% approval rating among Marylanders makes him America’s third most popular governor. “His star has shot out like a comet,” said Roger Hartley, the dean of the University of Baltimore’s College of Public Affairs. “To this quickly ascend on the national scene is really, really impressive” — especially to have never held public office. The poll, released ...
$8 Million Yacht Capsizes Near Annapolis
On Saturday, a 122-foot yacht capsized on Maryland's Rhode River, forcing the crew to abandon ship. At about 1230 hours on Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard received a distress call from the 2010-built yacht Lovebug. The vessel was located near the mouth of the Rhode River, a small tidal estuary about eight nautical miles south of Annapolis. It was listing dangerously to starboard. The Coast Guard and Maryland Natural Resources Police dispatched response assets, and the yacht's crew safely abandoned ship with the help of a good Samaritan vessel. By late afternoon, the yacht was listing about 70 degrees and appeared to be resting on the bottom on its starboard side.
‘Every penny counts.’ Anticipation rises for Virginia’s 3-day sales tax holiday
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Beach resident Thomas Primus told 10 On Your Side he is excited for the return of Virginia sales tax free weekend, saying he’s ready to save money. “Looking forward to getting some school shopping done,” Primus said. “Trying to get some clothes and shoes for the kids.” Virginia’s three-day sales […]
A child of 11 years accused of making over 20 swatting calls against schools
Local police in Florida have charged an 11-year-old boy from Virginia with making over 20 swatting calls, primarily targeting schools. The motive behind the boy’s actions and why he chose Florida as his target is still unclear. According to a press release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the...
Virginia reaches another milestone in accessing federal broadband funding
(The Center Square) — A little over a year after it was announced that Virginia would receive $1.4 billion in federal funding for broadband deployment across the state, the commonwealth is one step closer to accessing those funds. The Virginia Initial Proposal Volume 2, a 57-page document answering questions about how the state will achieve […]
Pinpoint Weather: Showers likely Monday, few storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A series of disturbances will bring unsettled weather to Southwest and Central Virginia for the week ahead. Hotter temperatures are on the way. A damp Monday is anticipated across the region. Showers are likely with some thunderstorms possible. While the severe threat is low, isolated strong storms may produce gusty winds. Repeated […]
Virginia vineyards grapple with spotted lanternfly
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A growing insect threat to vineyards and orchards could become even more widespread without the right control measures. It’s called the spotted lanternfly. According to an arborist in Charlottesville, it’s population has grown over the years. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect from...
Fox Chapel grad Fuhrer hopes summer golf success carries over to freshman season at George Mason
David Fuhrer doesn’t have to worry about ramping up for his first season on the George Mason men’s golf team. Fuhrer spent all summer building up his confidence. The Fox Chapel graduate has found that belief in himself on the junior circuit. Fuhrer has won three tournaments this...
22-year-old Herndon woman killed in Loudoun County crash
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) said a woman died, and at least two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Ashburn on Friday night. Around 10:15 p.m., deputies were called to the intersection of Ashburn Village Road and Fultonham Circle for a two-vehicle crash. […]
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