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Lawsuit against Bon Secours involving OBGYN convicted of fraud for bogus procedures
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A Portsmouth woman’s $5 million lawsuit against Bon Secours Healthcare System is set for trial in October, claiming that the OBGYN who operated on her should not have been credentialed at the provider’s Harbour View Surgery Center and Maryview Hospital. Javaid Perwaiz was convicted of healthcare fraud in federal court in […]
Fort Monroe remembers first enslaved Africans
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — This weekend is a big one at Fort Monroe in Hampton, as it will be filled with events to honor the first enslaved Africans brought here in 1619. The commemoration includes cultural honors, a parade of nations, a bell ringing ceremony and more. The soil...
Governor Youngkin announces $8 million investment by UK electric vehicle manufacturer in Virginia
Richmond, Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced a significant investment in Virginia’s automotive industry, with RBW Sports & Classics, a UK manufacturer of electric classic sports cars, selecting Danville as the site for its new manufacturing facility. This initiative, fueled by a $35 million state-funded project, is set to create 144 jobs and marks a major step in Virginia’s drive towards becoming a leader in the electric vehicle sector.
State hands out ‘draft plan’ for cell phone-free education
We now have a better idea of what the state is looking for from school districts, when it comes to building a ‘cell phone-free’ education. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released its draft guidance for districts late on Monday, Aug. 19, detailing both what they’ve heard from residents over the last month and what […] The post State hands out ‘draft plan’ for cell phone-free education appeared first on Farmville.
Justice-owned coal companies negotiate over $500K owed in Virginia
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Companies owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) continue to fight financial and legal battles. This time, it involves Tazewell County, Virginia. Tazewell County Treasurer David Larimer confirmed to Nexstar’s WVNS that coal companies owned by Governor Justice owe $572,692 in real estate, personal property, and mineral taxes. These fees […]
Back from the Brink: See Virginia’s Restored Elk Herd
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — The restoration of Virginia’s wild elk herd is a success story. Now, you can see that success up close and in person. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) has announced registration for guided elk viewing tours is now open. Those tours will run on Thursdays in September and Tuesdays in […]
Virginia School District Latest to Ban Phones in Classrooms
(TNS) — School starts Monday, and so does a new rule: Students in Williamsburg-James City County Schools will have to have their phones turned off and put away while at school. The school board approved a policy change Tuesday that adjusted the division's ban on cell phone use at...
Va. blogger remembered for ‘positive impact’ site has had on state’s wine industry
Almost 20 years ago Paul Armstrong and Warren Richard decided to share their many thoughts on a subject they were already frequently exploring: wine. They created virginiawinetime.com and projected their perceptions and tasting notes onto the site that’s headlined by the simple, straightforward explanation of “Two Wine Enthusiasts Who Enjoy Virginia Wine.”
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