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Four districts in 4 months: Central Virginia schools grapple with superintendent turnover
The recent departure of several school superintendents across Central Virginia has sparked concerns and raised questions about the stability of educational leadership within the region.
WDBJ7′s political analyst shares thoughts on Vance visiting southwest Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Following his speech Wednesday at the Republican National Convention, GOP Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance is hopping on the campaign trail. He will be at the Dedmon Center at Radford University Monday. WDBJ7 spoke with Political Analyst Dr. Bob Denton about the importance of this move.
Recalled gummies contained illegal controlled substance, testing finds
People eating some of the now-recalled Diamond Shruumz brand candies may also have been getting a dose of an illegal substance from magic mushrooms, testing by a Virginia poison control center has confirmed.The Blue Ridge Poison Center at the University of Virginia says they found psilocin among the undisclosed substances mixed into Diamond Shruumz gummies. Psilocin, like the hallucinogenic psilocybin found in some kinds of mushrooms, is a schedule I controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration."You can't look at these labels and say, 'Oh I know what's in here, I know how to treat this,' or if I'm a consumer,...
Trump cements lead over Biden in Virginia
Former President Donald Trump has solidified his lead in Virginia, with a second poll in three days out Thursday showing him up over President Joe Biden. The new Emerson College Polling-Hill survey has Trump at 45% and Biden at 43%. It follows a Virginia Commonwealth University survey earlier this week that gave Trump a lead […]
Maryland construction workers celebrate $1 million lottery prize
FREDERICK, MD—A pair of construction workers drove all the way from Frederick to a Virginia job site before some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun completely changed their day. The men revealed a $1 million prize on a 100X The Cash scratch-off, consulted one of their bosses, and quickly returned home to celebrate with 18 holes of golf.
Keurig Dr. Pepper to close Windsor plant
By Stephen Faleski and Titus Mohler Staff Writers Keurig Dr. Pepper will close its roasting plant in Isle of Wight County’s Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park on the outskirts of Windsor by the end of the year. Isle of Wight County and Keurig each confirmed the impending shutdown in July 17 statements. “The timing […]
Fire breaks out at Bahama Breeze at Pembroke Square in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Firefighters responded to a fire on Thursday at the Bahama Breeze restaurant in Virginia Beach, where an electrician was seriously burned in an explosion last week. Virginia Beach firefighters say the call for Thursday’s fire came at 12:24 p.m., and they found smoke and...
Sanity evaluations granted for couple charged in infant daughter’s death in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A couple charged in the death of their 9-day-old daughter have been granted competency and sanity evaluations. A Norfolk judge ordered the evaluations on Thursday, the day Z’ibreyea S. Parker and Hilary D. Johnson were originally scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing. Both...
16th Hampton Heat At Langley Speedway: Everything You Need To Know
The 16th running of “America’s Hottest Race,” the Hampton Heat 200 at Langley Speedway is finally upon us. It is expected to be the biggest version yet, so let’s make sure you the race fan knows what to expect heading into Saturday night. 2024 16th Annual...
Woody Howard seeks another Hampton Heat trophy 15 years after marquee victory
When Woody Howard prevailed in the Hampton Heat back in 2009, the race served as one of several notable events on Langley Speedway‘s calendar. The 15 years that have passed since that day have seen the Hampton Heat emerge as Langley’s crown jewel and a key component of the prestigious Virginia Late Model Triple Crown. Saturday’s festivities are poised to be the largest in Hampton Heat history with a record 38-car entry list and a sold-out crowd.
Former Virginia Beach prep baseball standouts Trimble & Demartini react to being selected in 2024 MLB Draft
From standout prep careers at Cox and Ocean Lakes, and then at JMU and Virginia Tech, Fenwick Trimble and Carson Demartini have been working towards a life in professional baseball for a long time. Both Virginia Beach natives realized a dream in the 2024 MLB Draft.
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