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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.
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 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. ...
BLUE HIGHWAY FEST Returns October 9-12 for 3rd Annual Festival in Big Stone Gap, VA
Blue Highway Fest is returning for its third annual bluegrass celebration, set to take place October 9-12, 2024 in the charming Southwest Virginia town of Big Stone Gap. Hosted by esteemed contemporary bluegrass outfit, Blue Highway, the festival has quickly gained acclaim since its inception in 2022, earning the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Association Industry Event of the Year Award following its inaugural event.
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 […]
Virginia Department of Education holds first 'cell phone free education' meeting
MANASSAS, Va. - Get ready, northern Virginia! On Thursday, July 18th, the first Virginia Department of Education-hosted community meeting to discuss the creation and implementation of "cell phone free education" policy state-wide will be held this afternoon in Manassas. The discussion meeting is slated to take place from 2 p.m....
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