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Prince George’s County Man Brings Home Vitamins And Big Bucks
BOWIE, Md. – A Bowie man running an errand for his wife made a pit stop on his way home for Lottery tickets, and returned home with a big winner. The lucky player won $50,000 playing the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game. The Prince George’s County Pick 4...
Your guide to the DMV athletes heading to the Olympics
PARIS, France — As the summer sun warms the streets of the DMV, a different kind of heat builds among its athletes destined for Paris: the feverish excitement of Olympic dreams coming true. Several local athletes will be going for gold this summer in Paris. Among them is Quincy...
FPD: Fredericksburg man charged after police seized cocaine, marijuana, $17k, gun during drug investigation
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — Fredericksburg police said a man was taken into custody after authorities seized several drugs including half a kilo of cocaine during an extensive investigation. According to the Fredericksburg Police Department (FPD), on July 10 multiple agencies including the FBI Fredericksburg Regional Narcotics Task Force arrested 28-year-old Tai’eric Lewis, of […]
Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive returns in August
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The seventh annual Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive presented by CoStar and sponsored by WHOA Behavioral Health returns in August. The largest school supply drive in the country is hosted by VCU Alumni. The event helps provide backpacks with supplies for thousands of K-12 students in Central...
McClellan presents $1.66M check to YWCA of Richmond to help domestic violence survivors
Earlier this week, U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4th District) presented a check for $1.66 million to the YWCA of Richmond. The money will help the organization’s “Transforming Lives After Surviving Domestic Violence Project” build at least 40 new homes and offer 24/7 services for survivors of domestic violence.
Get on the Bus Gus for a Music Tour
There are still a few tickets left for our upcoming RVA Music Lovers Bus Tour! In honor of 804 Day and in partnership with Shockoe Records and Richmond Music Week, join the Valentine for a journey through the city’s vibrant music scene, past and present! From iconic music stores, to legendary concert venues and the artists that put Richmond on the map, we’ll uncover hidden histories and infamous Richmond music stories with hopes that our audience brings their own tales of significant shows to share.
E. Coli Levels High in the James and VDH Issue Recreational Water Advisory
Testing of the James River from several points across Richmond shows significantly high levels of E. coli. According to James River Watch, testing conducted on Thursday, July 11, showed 817 colony forming units (CFU) per 100 ml of water at West 42nd Street, 1,204 CFU per 100 ml at Belle Isle and 1,987 CFU per 100 ml at Mayo Island.
Virginia State Police hosting free motorcycle event
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Virginia State Police are hosting a free motorcycle self-assessment course. The event will be this Saturday, July 20, from 8:30 to 1 and riders can ride, learn, and practice rider safety through the S.I.P.D.E process which stands for Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
Pinpoint Weather: Strong afternoon storms are possible
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — While the heat and humidity will linger in Southwest and Central Virginia on Wednesday, an upcoming cold front will bring the chance for rain and cooler conditions. Wednesday will start mostly dry with morning temperatures in the 60s and 70s. While it won’t be as hot during the afternoon, temperatures will […]
Virginia Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Night results for July 15, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 15, 2024, results for each game:. Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3. Night: 1-6-4, FB: 6. Day: 5-9-5, FB: 6. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Momentum grows for cell phone bans in schools
Cell phone bans for schools are surging across the country as educators and state lawmakers look to tackle learning loss and reduce distractions, but within the movement there are significant divisions. New York City, Los Angeles and the state of Virginia have all moved to forbid student phones from classrooms in recent weeks, despite…
Cardinal 250 podcast with descendants of Black Loyalists who fled Virginia for Nova Scotia
The director and board member of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Canada talk about their efforts to reconnect with relatives in Virginia. The post Cardinal 250 podcast with descendants of Black Loyalists who fled Virginia for Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
As North Carolina gears up for offshore wind energy, Virginia provides some pointers
A tour boat carrying engineers, regulators, and reporters cut through choppy water 15 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and a group representing a network of economic development organizations chartered the boat to give the North Carolina crowd a close-up view of wind energy.
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