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Severe Thunderstorms Bring Damaging Winds, Tornado Threat to Eastern Virginia
Richmond, VA – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wakefield, VA, has issued a slight risk alert (level 2/5) for severe thunderstorms across much of eastern Virginia today, including the possibility of tornadoes. The primary threat stems from damaging wind gusts, though the NWS warns that a brief tornado or two cannot be ruled out.
Severe storms bring heavy winds, flooding to DC area Sunday
Severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, heavy rain put portions of the District, Maryland and Virginia under warnings throughout Sunday evening. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch, as well as a flash flood warnings for portions of the D.C. and Baltimore metro areas through 10 p.m. Sunday night. Ongoing Flash Flood Warnings impacting the region were cancelled just before 11 p.m.
Archaeologists excavate centuries-old “Freemason” tunnel beneath Poland’s Wilanów Palace
Archaeologists in Warsaw have recently uncovered a mysterious tunnel system beneath Gucin Gaj, a historic park complex located in the Mokotów district, that has long been shrouded in speculation and folklore. This barrel-vaulted U-shaped tunnel, which extends approximately 200 feet, lies near Wilanów Palace and St. Catherine’s Church and...
Press Rewind, Aug. 11-17
-Spotsylvania’s new school superintendent, Clint Michell, experienced his first school board meeting last week. It was baptism by fire, writes Taft Coghill Jr. -Fredericksburg celebrated the life and legacy of Lawrence Davies, who earned the uniquely fitting title of “mayor for life.”. -The CSX train derailment last month...
Gas Prices Down Across Southside Virginia
Average gas prices across Virginia are down by a nickel this week to $3.29 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is down three cents for the third week in a row to $3.41 a gallon, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Danville...
Jade Harris represents rural voices at the DNC, focuses on youth and women's issues
GLASGOW, Va. (WSET) — Some of our local lawmakers are headed to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. ABC13 spoke with Jade Harris, Glasgow's former vice-mayor and candidate for Virginia's 3rd Senate District after she stepped off the plane in Chicago. Harris is one of 119 delegates representing Virginia at the DNC.
Deadly shooting being investigated as a homicide in Hopewell
HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) — A homicide investigation is underway in the City of Hopewell after a man was shot and killed Sunday night. Around 7:55 p.m. on August 19th, Hopewell Police responded to the 900 block of Davisville Court for a reported shooting. Once on scene, a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds.
Virginians gather to lay Deputy Hunter Reedy to rest
CHILHOWIE, Va. (WDBJ) - Hundreds of cars lined a parking lot outside the Chilhowie Christian Church Saturday. Members of the public and law enforcement from across Virginia went to the funeral service for Deputy Hunter Reedy, a hero in his community and around the commonwealth. “The backbone of our commonwealth,...
Faith and Recovery: the story of John James
TAZEWELL, WV (WVNS) — John James is a that name might sound familiar. He is the former original lead singer of the Christian mega group “The Newsboys.” After being removed from the group, he fell into substance abuse to numb the pain of losing everything because of the mistakes he made in life. “Addictions come in […]
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