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Virginia’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in advancing universal broadband access plans, officials say
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Amid a national movement to close the digital divide, Virginia continues to lead the way toward universal broadband access. Broadband providers, vendors, state officials and other stakeholders heard about Virginia’s progress in extending broadband infrastructure during the Mid-Atlantic Broadband Summit in Richmond in June. Last summer, Virginia netted $1.48 billion in […] The post Virginia’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in advancing universal broadband access plans, officials say appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Study examines conservation programs that support pollinators
WASHINGTON (VR) — Targeted voluntary conservation practices can help improve and support pollinator populations while benefiting agricultural production nationwide. That was a message conveyed in a Conservation Outcomes webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service during National Pollinator Week. The webinar presented results from a study conducted by Virginia Tech in collaboration with […] The post Study examines conservation programs that support pollinators appeared first on The Virginian Review.
James Miller, 41, Sentenced for Assault and Burglary of Pregnant Ex-Wife’s Home
WASHINGTON – James Miller, 41, of Virginia, was sentenced today for burglary, simple assault, and destruction of property in a break-in that took place in Northwest Washington in the middle of the night, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). On...
Shop the Block High Street Festival Saturday
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Olde Towne will transform for the first ever ‘Shop the Block High Street Festival.’. The festival will span from Dinwiddie Street to Effingham Street along High Street from noon to 5 p.m. “The Shop the Block High Street festival is free to the community,...
Water Safety experts share how to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday safely
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — With temperatures reaching the 90s during the Fourth of July holiday, many people dipped in the water to cool off. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 years old. But there are...
You still have a chance to see fireworks in these Triad cities
(WGHP) — Have you missed out on a chance to see fireworks during the Fourth of July? No need to fear, FOX8 has you covered with a list of all the Independence Day/July events that are still scheduled to happen in the Triad. Know about somewhere not on our list, or have a change? Please […]
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at NC church meeting: “Some folks need killing”
As first reported by The New Republic, North Carolina Lt. Gov. and Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson told a North Carolina church audience on Sunday, June 30 that “some folks need killing.” The statement came immediately after Robinson had characterized the United States’ response to Nazi and Japanese aggression during World War II and immediately […] The post Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at NC church meeting: “Some folks need killing” appeared first on NC Newsline.
Sandbridge beach goers undeterred by recent marine life bite reports
Sandbridge was packed with tents and boogie boards as hundreds went there to celebrate the 4th of July, just weeks after reports of marine life bites at that very beach. But visitors said they were not worried.
Blog: Excessive heat warning, heat index around 110 for Friday
There is an excessive heat warning Friday for much of the WAVY viewing area — until 8 p.m. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 110 are expected. Last night we ended up getting a few clusters of showers and storms over the region. They survived a little longer than the models predicted earlier in the day. This did impact some of the fireworks, but almost all of them still had their show.
Newport News City Council Approves 89% Salary Hike for Mayor and Council Members: $51,000 for Mayor, $47,000 for Council Members
Newport News City Council voted to nearly double the mayor and council members’ salaries starting July 1, 2025, with Mayor Phillip Jones being the sole dissenter, citing reasons undisclosed during the meeting. Newport News City Council Votes to Nearly Double Mayor and Council Members’ Salaries from 2025 According to The Virginian Pilot, Newport News City […]
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