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Southampton Sheriff’s Office make arrests in connection with Courtland shooting
Southampton County Sheriff’s Office arrested three in connection with a Friday, July 5, 2024, shooting in Courtland. According to a press release from Maj. Camden Cobb with SCSO, a search warrant was executed on Thursday, July 11. “One subject tried to flee the residence on foot through a rear window and was taken into custody […] The post Southampton Sheriff’s Office make arrests in connection with Courtland shooting appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Column: More memorable state championship runs, the play of the year and what we’ll remember most
A look back at what we’ll remember most from the 2023-24 year in high school sports: State champs! Twenty-four teams from Hampton Roads won VHSL state championships in 2023-24, but that was a marked decline. In 2022-23, the area won a whopping 35 team titles. Among the milestones this time around: Princess Anne took home a girls basketball state championship for the 10th time in 11 seasons, ...
High school sports year in review: Athletes of the year, coach of the year, big plays and state champs
Male Athlete of the Year Elijah Washington, Lake Taylor Washington was a two-way standout in football and he was just getting warmed up for his senior year. After snatching 50 receptions for 947 yards on offense and collecting 106 tackles and 12½ sacks on defense, Washington starred for a Titans basketball team that won the Class 3 Region A title and reached the Class 3 state championship ...
Farmville splashpad set to reopen. Town staff answers questions
After it was shut down for two weeks, families can now head back to the Farmville splashpad. Town staff announced that the splashpad will reopen Tuesday, July 16 at 8 a.m. “The mechanical issues have been resolved at this time,” town staff said in a statement. They also took time to address some concerns that […] The post Farmville splashpad set to reopen. Town staff answers questions appeared first on Farmville.
Roanoke soars to 103 degrees; another sizzler Tuesday for Virginia
Blacksburg also had its hottest day in 12 years on Monday — but a break in the heat wave is on the way. The post Roanoke soars to 103 degrees; another sizzler Tuesday for Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
City of Petersburg to host two ribbon-cutting ceremonies, following upgrades to parks
The City of Petersburg's Office of Recreation, Special Events and Volunteerism will host two ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Tuesday to celebrate new upgrades at Farmer Street Park and the Petersburg Sports Complex.
Virginia’s Top Business Ranking Set to Boost Real Estate Market, Says Expert
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Virginia is celebrating a major accolade as CNBC named it the number one state for business. The recognition is expected to have a significant impact on the real estate market. “Maybe it can help us be the number one state for real estate, which is a major part of business,” said Michael Guthrie. The positive ranking is anticipated to attract both people and employers to vibrant communities like Charlottesville, contributing to the real estate market.
The governor issued an executive order restricting cell phone use in schools. Here’s how it impacts students in the Historic Triangle
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order last week to establish a “cell phone-free” education in Virginia’s K-12 public schools. What to know: Executive Order (EO) 33 directs the Virginia Department of Education to put into place a “robust public engagement effort” to develop age-appropriate restrictions or the elimination of cell phone use during class time.
Severe Heat Alert for Virginia: Heat Index Soars Above 110 Degrees
Wakefield, VA – Virginia is experiencing a significant heat wave, with the National Weather Service issuing Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings for most of the state, excluding coastal Worcester County, MD, until 8 PM today. Temperatures are expected to peak, with highs reaching the upper 90s to around 100 degrees, and heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees.
Pinpoint Weather: Hot Tuesday, midweek cold front ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — It will be another hot and humid day in Southwest and Central Virginia. Near-record heat is possible on Tuesday. However, a “cool down” is slated for the latter half of the week. Heat Advisories will go into effect on Tuesday for portions of Central Virginia and Southside, as well as Highland […]
Frank Kilgore, Southwest Virginia’s ‘unofficial chamber of commerce,’ dies
The St. Paul lawyer was instrumental in creating the Mendota Trail, Clinch River State Park, the Appalachian School of Law and the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. The post Frank Kilgore, Southwest Virginia’s ‘unofficial chamber of commerce,’ dies appeared first on Cardinal News.
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