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JM the site of a “Commonwealth Conversation” on schools and cellphones
The Virginia Department of Education will host eight “Commonwealth Conversations” with parents, educators and community members on cellphone-free education. This comes after Gov. Youngkin issued an executive order last week directing the Department of Education to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing a “cellphone-free education” in Virginia. The executive order mandates Virginia public school divisions establish a cellphone-free education by Jan. 1 of next year.
2024 Promotional Innovation Merit Award Winner – Roanoke!
The Virginia Main Street (VMS) program’s Promotional Innovation merit award highlights an innovative and successful district-wide special event or initiative designed to build a positive community identity and spirit or a district-wide marketing campaign designed to attract customers and increase revenue for local businesses. The 2024 award went to the City of Roanoke’s Department of Economic Development for their “It’s Here!” campaign that not only spotlighted Roanoke’s thriving arts sector but also fostered community unity.
Severe Drought Impacts Albemarle, Greene, Madison; Extreme Conditions in Augusta
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of Tuesday, 37% of Virginia is experiencing severe drought, with 11% in extreme drought. Albemarle, Greene, and Madison counties are among those in severe drought. Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Page, Warren, and Frederick counties are facing extreme drought conditions. While recent rain showers have provided some relief, meteorologists indicate that significant improvements are still needed to overcome the drought situation. The prolonged dry spell has raised concerns about water supply and agricultural impacts across the Commonwealth.
Virginia man convicted in 2021 Marion murder
A Virginia man was convicted of first-degree murder, and other charges, for the 2021 murder of Teresa Greer. 40 year old Jason Whittaker was convicted of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty. His sentencing is scheduled for November 21 where he will be facing a maximum of two life sentences plus 15 years. Greer’s body was found in a fire-damaged home in Marion on North Chestnut Street.
‘Virginia is in play’: Senate candidate Hung Cao
Hung Cao, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Virginia, had strong words about his opponent, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), while speaking at the Republican National Convention. “Tim Kaine is a weak man in a dangerous world,” Cao said at the convention Tuesday night, where he also shared his life story about being a Vietnam […]
Virginia psychologist surrenders license after years of fighting with patient
All the details in our Health Safety stories come from publicly available Final Orders, Consent Orders, Orders of Suspension and other documents from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals. For more information, see the Editor’s note below the story. CHARLOTTESVILLE – A client was in session with Brian Hocking, a clinical psychologist working in Charlottesville. She felt uncomfortable opening up to him, worried she might make him angry. ...
‘We look out for each other’ campaign promoting pedestrian safety in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– After six pedestrians were involved in car accidents in only two months in Roanoke, safety officials are hoping to remind Star City residents to “look out for each other,” through their annual traffic safety campaign. Organizers at Plan Roanoke say the annual campaign started...
Pinpoint Weather: Brief break from the rain coming
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Rain will end across the area overnight with most of the region staying dry on Friday. The one exception will be the south where a few showers are possible during the day. Temperatures will remain pleasant on Friday with morning lows in the 50s and 60s and daytime highs in the […]
Va. legislature restores funding for tuition benefit for military families, for now
Legislators met on Thursday and passed bills to repeal changes to a college financial aid program for military veterans’ families and designate $90 million towards sustaining it for at least the next two years. The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) provides education benefits to children and spouses of severely injured or killed […] The post Va. legislature restores funding for tuition benefit for military families, for now appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Get the scoop on National Ice Cream Day in the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Sunday, July 21 is National Ice Cream Day and, with scorching temperatures forecasted to stick around for the time being, here’s where to grab a scoop in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Kilwins | D.C.’s Wharf | 663 Water Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20024 In honor of National Ice Cream Day, […]
Three men from West Virginia facing drug-related charges in Virginia
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, VA (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office reported three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force alerted patrol […]
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