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Preview: Kickers Back at Home in Jägermeister Cup Match
David vs Goliath – The last time the Kickers played at home they handed Forward Madison their first league loss. Forward Madison is a better team than the Kickers. This week the Kickers face Greenville. Greenville is a better team than the Kicker so logic dictates that they’ll beat Greenville or at the very least there is hope. Not a giant dump truck filled with hope but at least a wheelbarrow full of hope.
Three injured during shooting at house party on Halifax Rd in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — The Danville Police Department says they are investigating after a shooting on Halifax Road hospitalized three people on Friday, July 19. According to the police, officers responded to a home on the 1500 block of Halifax Road at 9:56 p.m. after receiving a call about shots being fired. After arriving, officers […]
Capitol Region Military Alliance of Virginia First Inaugural Business Meeting Held
On July 11, America's newest military advisory council, known as the Capitol Region Military Alliance of Virginia, held its inaugural meeting. The event brought together business leaders, government officials, military personnel, military service organizations, educators, and civic leaders to support national defense and enhance the quality of life in our region. CaRMA serves the three military installations of Fort Gregg-Adams, Fort Barfoot, and Defense Supply Center - Richmond, and brings business, government, military, military service organizations, education, civic leaders together to support national defense and quality of life for the region. The initiative is supported by the three installations, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Crater Planning District Commission, local governments that surround the installations, and chambers of commerce that serve the region. CaRMA-VA is a start-up organization chartered on February 1, 2024.
Shore Little League Major Boys win in opening round of state tournament
On Friday July 19, the Shore Little League Major Boys baseball team opened pool play with a 6-0 win over Bridgewater. Christian Lewis got the start and win on the mound and combined with strong outings by Eason Willis and Hudson Yokem for the shutout. The three pitchers scattered three hits over 6 innings of play while only walking 3.
Oakton, Hamlet, Highlands among local division diving champs
Four local summer diving teams in the GazetteLeader’s coverage areas won division championships in the Northern Virginia Swimming League. The Oakton Otters, with a 4-1 record, finished first in Division I for the third year in a row. Overall the division crown was the team’s fourth straight, winning Division II in 2021.
Suffolk family raises awareness after daughter’s tick paralysis
While a fairly rare condition, tick paralysis can be devastating if not treated properly and effectively. Caused by the bite of a tick, this disease can cause numbness and weakness all over the body and can lead to death if unattended. Suffolk resident Brian Carr is sharing his story on how his daughter Ruby suffered […] The post Suffolk family raises awareness after daughter’s tick paralysis appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Virginia casinos report $59.5 million in June revenues; more …
From elsewhere: Skill games wait as assembly repeals changes to military education program. VP pick JD Vance set to appear Monday at Radford University's Dedmon Center. Bluefield University will have a new leader. The post Virginia casinos report $59.5 million in June revenues; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Area leaders say worldwide tech outage is creating only minor issues locally
A glitch that caused a worldwide technology outage is being treated more as a nuisance than a cyberattack, according to the company from where the issues arose. Locally and across Virginia, the impact of that outage appears to be minimal. Gov. Glenn Youngkin said an initial assessment found “critical health and safety systems...
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