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Gold, Light Blue, Royal Blue win senior softball crowns
Below are final regular-season standings and rosters of the championship teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring and summer season. Games in the three conferences were played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. Playoffs follow the regular season. The three conference regular-season champions were the...
FOIA Friday: $223 for one email, Portsmouth needs redo on pay records
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Virginia Department of Health employee embezzles more than $4M in fraud scheme
A former employee who funneled millions of dollars from the Virginia Department of Health into a fake business account pled guilty Thursday to the scheme. Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, of Midlothian, faced charges including mail fraud, federal program theft and tax evasion. In total, Harrell received $4,337,395 in funds obtained illegally.
Attorney General Jason Miyares and Senate Candidate Hung Cao in attendance at Regional Republican Picnic
WEYERS CAVE, Va. (WHSV)—The Regional Republican Picnic was held Thursday night at the Weyers Cave Community Center. Many Virginia leaders, including Attorney General Jason Miyares and US Senate Candidate Hung Cao, were in attendance. Dozens of locals packed the community center for the family-friendly event, at which Miyares was...
Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading Democratic ticket
Data obtained by 8News shows that voter registration in Virginia is on the rise after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for President and Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president.
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for Governor of Virginia. Spanberger was first elected in 2018. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is supporting Vindman as part...
Roanoke man arrested after drug investigation leads to seizure of over 59 lbs. of alleged Methamphetamine
ABINGDON, Va. (WFXR)– The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reports a Roanoke man was one of two individuals arrested after an extensive drug investigation, which led to the alleged possession of a substantial amount of methamphetamine on Wednesday, July 24. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies conducted search warrants...
Southwest Virginia, Kingsport ciders nominated for USA Today’s Best Cider
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — Ciders crafted in Southwest Virginia and Kingsport have been nominated for a spot on USA Today’s Best 10 – Readers Choice 2024 Cider list. Tumbling Creek Cider’s Hellbender Hopped is crafted in Southwest Virginia at Kelly Ridge Farms in Meadowview. The cider is pressed from Appalachian apples and citrusy hops from […]
Wythe County community celebrates reopening of Ager Park playground
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Wythe County Community and community leaders gathered to celebrate the completion of playground updates at Ager Park after completing a multi-year project on Wednesday, July 24. The completed playground added equipment intended for children ages two through eight and added age-appropriate equipment while incorporating traditional play and highlighting elements such […]
2 arrested after truck stolen from Hamblen County found at tire shop in White Pine
WHITE PINE, Tenn. (WATE) — A truck reported stolen out of Hamblen County was recovered Thursday afternoon at a White Pine tire shop, according to the White Pine Police Department. The department shared that White Pine Police Chief Chad Cotter noticed the truck fitting the description of a stolen vehicle from Hamblen County, and notified […]
Morale boost: Tennessee police officers, SROs to receive pay bonus thanks to grant
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Police advocacy groups say there's no real price you can pay for putting your life on the line. But, a little extra money doesn't hurt. Thanks to a new grant, eligible law enforcement officers and school resource officers (SROs) in Tennessee are going to get a little something extra in their paychecks this summer.
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