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Avoid swimming in the James River from Manchester Bridge to Osborne Landing
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) urged Virginians to avoid swimming, wading, tubing, and whitewater kayaking in the James River from the Manchester Bridge in Richmond to Osborne Landing in Henrico.
It has been one of Virginia’s hottest, driest summers — but a switch is about to flip
Major atmospheric shifts to bring cooler and wetter weather over next several days. But how long will it last? The post It has been one of Virginia’s hottest, driest summers — but a switch is about to flip appeared first on Cardinal News.
American Muslims for Palestine ordered to comply with Virginia AG records request
(The Center Square) — A Virginia court has ordered American Muslims for Palestine to comply with records requests from Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office attempting to investigate whether the group has ties to terrorists. The Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation, also known as American Muslims for Palestine, is affiliated with AJP Action, a […]
Virginia Woman Wins Six $30K Prizes In One 'Pick 5' Drawing
A Virginia woman who played the same five numbers on six separate tickets is feeling lucky after winning $180,000 playing Pick 5.Latoya Burke has a magical set of numbers that led to six $30,000 wins on a ticket sold at Tinee Giant on Jackson Avenue in Chesapeake. Google Maps street viewThe winni…
Republican states adopt more voter list maintenance bills than states with Democratic trifectas and divided governments
Fourteen states adopted new laws related to maintaining accurate voter registration rolls in the first half of 2024. Ten of these bills came from states with Republican trifectas, two from states with Democratic trifectas, and two from states with divided governments. New laws in five states expand data-sharing procedures or...
Why Youngkin wasn’t chosen as Trump’s running mate, and what’s next for Virginia’s Governor
“Mr. Vance is far more of a converted MAGA Republican, and that’s very appealing to not only Mr. Trump, but to the constituencies he is trying to reach out to,” Karen Hult, Professor of Political Science at Virginia Tech, told 8News.
About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia
Virginia's royal governor, Lord Dunmore, offered freedom to any enslaved laborers who enlisted with the British. After the war, those Black Loyalists were evacuated to Canada, where their legacy is still honored today. The post About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Community Heroes: Marc Bradley’s passion saves endangered species
GATE CITY, Va. (WJHL) — Conservation efforts to preserve endangered species are often an uphill battle. But just outside of Gate City, Virginia, Creation Kingdom Director Marc Bradley is doing his part to save some exotic species from extinction, and educating visitors about animals that are not native to our area. For more than a […]
Bristol Public Library debuts outreach vehicle: books, other resources on wheels
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol Public Library is taking its books on the road in the “BPL Roadshow”. The library on wheels will provide the community with books and other resources. The BPL Roadshow is a Club Car LSV outreach vehicle that will attend community events throughout both cities of Bristol. The library’s goal […]
Man convicted of murder, arson after 2021 Marion house fire
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — A Smyth County jury convicted a man on murder, arson, and other charges after a woman was killed in a house fire in 2021. Jason Emory Whittaker, 40, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty after a three-day trial, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip Blevins. The charges […]
5th Annual BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge at Bristol Dragway 2024: Events & Entries
Bristol Dragway will host the 5th Annual BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge from August 29 to September 1, 2024, with three $15,000-to-win main events and two $3,000 Gamblers Races. Weekend entry: $450 for pre-entry by August 15, $600 for gate entry. $3,000 Gamblers Races on Thursday and Friday with $100...
Bristol, Tennessee City Schools to host Christmas in July toy drive & block party
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Bristol, Tennessee City Schools (BTCS) will host its Christmas in July toy drive event next week, the district announced in a social media post. The Christmas in July event will be hosted in the form of a block party to benefit the Johnia Berry Toy Drive. The school system is asking […]
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