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Some convictions overturned in terrorism case against Muslim scholar from Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge has overturned a conviction carrying a life sentence for an Islamic scholar from Virginia who was found guilty of soliciting treason after the Sept. 11 attacks for encouraging followers to fight against the U.S. in Afghanistan. The ruling issued Thursday from U.S. District...
1 dead, 2 injured after shooting in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Police are investigating a homicide after three people were shot in downtown Richmond. Just before midnight, police responded to the scene on West Broad Street. Upon arrival, officers found three men on the ground with gunshot wounds. All three men were transported to the hospital, two...
Train derailment in Fredericksburg, Virginia, police investigate
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Fredericksburg Police and Fire Department are investigating a train derailment. According to officials Saturday night just before 9 p.m., a freight train traveling along the 400 block of Cobblestone Drive derailed causing damage to structures in the area. Officials say at least five cars derailed and crashed into six garages at Cobblestone Square.
Peace in Da Paint offers a sunny outlook on the power of community
Overcast skies and intermittent drizzle could not overshadow the 12th annual Peace in Da Paint basketball event hosted by co-founders Kentrale Armani Washington and Kisha Turner of Fredericksburg. Peace in Da Paint is an annual event organized to teach local youth about gun violence through basketball and community togetherness. The...
Former 4-star Oklahoma DB Damond Harmon added to Liberty’s roster
Liberty has added a very talented defensive back to its roster ahead of the 2024 season as former Oklahoma defensive back Damond Harmon has enrolled at Liberty and will participate in training camp with the Flames. The 6’0”, 180 pound defensive back was a four star recruit by multiple recruiting...
RPS200 returns Monday, toting major academic growth
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - It’s time to grab the backpacks as nearly 2,000 Richmond Public Schools students are returning to class Monday morning. “Wow, so feeling a lot better, not as much stress and anxiety as my first year,” Principal Angela Wright said. This is her second year...
Former WVIR anchor Dave Cupp dies
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Dave Cupp was, for 26 years, WVIR’s evening anchor and news director. His legacy lives on in the careers of scores of young journalists who began at the television station. Cupp was born October 7, 1949 in Chandler, Okla., to Gene and Betty Cupp. Early...
Richmond spokesperson received $14K in severance pay
Former city spokesperson Petula Burks received more than $14,000 in severance pay when she left her position earlier this month. Burks departed amid questions about her use of a city credit card and after she’d been named in a whistleblower lawsuit. According to reports by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the spokesperson had thousands of dollars in back charges — and had her card suspended by the city in 2023.
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