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Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction Monday on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company plans to replace and widen about 49 miles...
Five Cougars earn VaSID All-State honors for men's wrestling
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University wrestling had five student-athletes voted to the 2023-24 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division All-State Team, which was announced Friday. The Cougars had three VaSID First Team selections and two earned Second Team accolades. Juniors Mason Barrett and Khalil Mitchell, along with senior...
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.
Queen City Porch Swingers at Offbeat Roadhouse
The Queen City Porch Swingers will pull into Offbeat Roadhouse Friday night, July 26, for a concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU. Staunton’s favorite Trad Jazz band, the Queen City Porch Swingers takes you back in time with the infectious melodies of songs from the 1910s through the 1940s.
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.
Last Chance Friendly City Fortune Raffle Ticket Giveaway Text-2-Win Contest
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