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2024 Futures – Richmond Day 1: Daniel Diehl claims double victories in the 100 free, 200 back
LCM (50m) Live Results (on Meet Mobile as “USA Swimming Futures – Richmond – 2024”) Day 2 of the Futures Championship in Richmond, VA, contested the men’s and women’s 100 free, 400 IM, and 100 back, as well as the first relay of the meet — the 800 free relay.
Man with heart condition calls applying for Social Security disability benefits a 'demoralizing' experience
Earl Barry is frustrated with what he said has been a "demoralizing" experience navigating the process of applying for disability through the Social Security Administration. Barry told Scripps News Richmond he has been going back and forth with the SSA on claims for more than a year. "It's been very...
Help needed in stocking Lake Gaston area pantry Community Cupboards
One tool ensuring citizens have a meal when needed is the Lake Gaston Ladies Club and Lake Gaston Lions Club-sponsored Community Cupboards. stocked with food supplies, allowing people to find a meal when the need arises. LGLC member Marianne West brought the Community Cupboard idea to the club a few...
Red Oak resident makes penpal connection ‘from across the world’
After almost 60 years, Red Oak resident Debbie Scruggs Jones met her friend Elizabeth Skilbeck in person this month. The two started writing letters back and forth in 1965, although their method of communication has taken on a more technological bent in recent years. “Back in 1965, the school system had a program where you […] The post Red Oak resident makes penpal connection ‘from across the world’ appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Danville's Sovah Health chooses sentimental name for new surgical robot
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Following a community-wide contest, Danville's Sovah Health has decided on a name for its new surgical robot: Billy. The contest to decide on a name began in May and ended in June with nearly 150 entries. Erica Smith took home the prize of a $100 Amazon gift card once the name was chosen.
Danville schools introduce 'Yondr pouch' to enforce phone-free policy
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville Public Schools unveiled the Yondr pouch, a device that magnetically locks cell phones, last week at a school board meeting. The Yondr pouch is a new enhancement for Danville Public School's cell phone-free learning initiative, Unplug2Learn, that started last year. School officials said that...
Devotion to football rewards Bronco alumnus with honor
By Stephen Cowles Contributing Writer During an interview on a sports program earlier this spring, Franklin High School alumnus Xavier Scott suddenly remembered what he had forgotten: that he had been presented the High School Broyles Award as Regional Assistant Coach of the Year for Region 3 – 757. The honor had been an acknowledgment […] The post Devotion to football rewards Bronco alumnus with honor appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Dog-breeding research company to be sentenced for inhumane treatment of Beagles and environmental violations
Following its guilty plea, Envigo will pay the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case. Envigo, an Indiana-based Beagle-breeding company for research purposes and one of the largest suppliers of laboratory animals in the United States, pled guilty to violating the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA) by neglecting thousands of dogs at its breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia. The company will be paying a fine of more than $35 million, representing the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case, according to a news release.1.
Franklin Baptist Church Scholarship Fund passes $280K in awards
Franklin Baptist Church recently awarded its annual scholarships, continuing a unique ministry that has had a remarkable impact over the last 20 years. The Franklin Baptist Church Scholarship Fund was established in 2005 and since then has allowed for the presentation of 159 scholarships to members of the church. The scholarships have had a combined […] The post Franklin Baptist Church Scholarship Fund passes $280K in awards appeared first on The Tidewater News.
‘Act of God:’ Family of Virginia teen killed in Myrtle Beach hopeful for arrest
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Less than an hour before his life ended overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Jakolbi Taylor and several of his friends cut a brief TikTok video, dancing in sync and laughing. The 16-year-old scored 43 points for the Virginia Warriors during an AAU basketball tournament game earlier in the day — another […]
Crews respond to minor fire at Lynchburg nursing facility
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg crews responded Saturday to a fire at a nursing facility, Lynchburg Health & Rehab, located on Seminole Avenue. According to Battalion Chief Mike Reeves, boxes located in a shower room in the facility caught fire just after noon. Residents used an extinguisher on the...
Arlington-Alexandria residents become Va. 'folklife apprentices'
A team from Arlington and Alexandria has been named one of six from across Virginia selected by the Virginia Folklife Program as folklife apprentices for the coming year. Hayrunisa Yenilmes and Amar Kilich (Alexandria) and Ajinur Setiwaldi and Subhinur Elemin (Arlington) were selected for their efforts studying and performing Uyghur traditional music.
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