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‘Keith Lee Effect’ brings business boom to DMV restaurants
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Some local businesses in the DMV are getting a big boost thanks to a TikTok star. Food reviewer Keith Lee is in town and he’s already posted videos from three restaurants in Virginia and D.C. One person hoping Lee would come to their restaurant is Lydia Tefera, whose mother owns […]
Nice and Warmer Weekend Ahead. Late August Heat Wave Develops Next Week
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A nice and warmer weekend is ahead. After another cool start Saturday morning, afternoon highs will warm to seasonable levels by the afternoon. Even warmer Sunday, as temperatures climb close to 90. The last week of August will feature another heat wave, with daytime highs in the low to mid 90s and higher humidity. Unfortunately, a largely dry, and hot stretch next week. Not good with the ongoing drought conditions. A stray storm possible Tuesday and the midweek, but it may take until next Friday or next weekend, to see better prospects for some rain.
Women Could Have New Medical Option to Ease Hot Flashes
A drug under development could provide a much needed option for women seeking relief from hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, new research shows. The drug, elinzanetant, cut the frequency of hot flashes by an average of about 56% after one month of use, and by more than 65% after three months.
Henrico supervisors approve ‘transformational’ redevelopment of Glenwood Farms
At its Aug. 13 meeting, the Henrico Board of Supervisors approved what Fairfield Supervisor Roscoe Cooper, III called a “historic, transformational” proposal to redevelop the Glenwood Farms apartments and shopping center located along East Laburnum Avenue near Mechanicsville Turnpike. The entire 34-acre development will be replaced, increasing the number of residential units from 240 to 950 while maintaining some commercial space.
Condair to open 400,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Virginia
Condair Group has announced plans to open a new production plant in Richmond, Virginia. The company, which specializes in humidification, dehumidification, and evaporative cooling, hopes the new facility will improve its North American evaporative technologies business. The 400,000-square-foot manufacturing plant will be operational in 2025 and will employ 180 workers.
Hopewell man sentenced to 16 years for role in cocaine trafficking conspiracy
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 51-year-old Cleveland Lamont Parson was sentenced to 16 years in prison on Friday, Aug. 23, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine throughout the Tri-Cities area.
Arthur Gregg, for whom Fort Lee's name was changed, dies at 96
Retired Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg, who began his military career at, and then returned several times to the Army post that would later bear his name, has died. Gregg died Thursday at the age of 96, officials at Fort Gregg-Adams announced in a statement. No cause of death was given. ...
Staunton City Schools host back-to-school book fair and event in Downtown Staunton
STAUNTON, VA. (WHSV)—Staunton City Schools (SCS) hosted Staunton Reads, a back-to-school book fair and event in Downtown Staunton on Friday evening. The event celebrated books kids and the community. SCS partnered with The Book Dragon Shop in Staunton to offer children a discounted price on books and reading materials...
Staunton: City to participate in 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War
On Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8, the City of Staunton will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s War. Dunmore, who was governor of the colony of Virginia before the Revolutionary War and the last royal governor of Virginia, was born in Scotland. According to Davis Tierney,...
Police shooting of Waynesboro suspect ‘justified,’ according to legal review
Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney James Hingeley has determined that the police-involved shooting of a Charlottesville man in April was “justified,” and that he will not bring charges against the Waynesboro Police Department detective who fired seven fatal shots at the suspect at the tragic end of an hour-long standoff.
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