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Justice-owned coal companies negotiate over $500K owed in Virginia
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Companies owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) continue to fight financial and legal battles. This time, it involves Tazewell County, Virginia. Tazewell County Treasurer David Larimer confirmed to 59News that coal companies owned by Governor Justice owe $572,692 in real estate, personal property, and mineral taxes. These fees are […]
2nd ex-Memphis officer pleads guilty to civil rights violations in the killing of Tyre Nichols
Emmitt Martin is the second former officer to plead guilty in the killing, leaving three officers facing trial in federal court next month with the possibility of their former colleagues testifying against them.
University of Maryland students begin moving in as semester starts back up
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Thousands of University of Maryland students (UMD) are preparing to return to the classroom next week. Friday was move-in day for freshmen and students, Chrissy Riley and her roommate Katie Kucner, are excited to be moving into their new housing on campus, ready to begin their new […]
Montgomery County UPS driver arrested, charged for stealing, police say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A Hyattsville woman was arrested and charged for stealing UPS packages while working as a UPS driver, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said Thursday. Some of the items she allegedly stole were dropped off by customers at the Wheaton UPS Store. People noticed their items were going […]
2nd annual Black Frederick Festival coming to Carroll Creek
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Vendors will fill up the Carroll Creek area Saturday for the second annual Black Frederick Festival. Organizers said they plan on bringing some new components to this year’s event. “We’ve been talking about this for a while because we are getting to bring our culture down on the creek,” […]
Loudoun County develops new interactive map for residents to find pet-friendly destinations, services
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Loudoun County has a new online mapping tool that makes it easier for pet parents to search for veterinary clinics, pet-friendly parks, restaurants and lodging services. Pet-Friendly Loudoun, the new interactive map, helps pet owners locate parks and trails that allow pets on or off leash, pet-friendly eateries […]
Court documents: Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s husband accused of murdering her, dragging her from home
MANASSAS PARK, Va. (DC News Now) — Court documents in the case of missing Manassas Park mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt allege her husband Naresh Bhatt murdered her in their home before dragging her out and concealing her body, on or around July 30. Those documents were made public Friday as Naresh made his first court […]
Cutting costs on classroom essentials: Where Walmart, Amazon offer markdowns
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As students head back to class, parents are left with purchasing classroom essentials. But with expenses going into the hundreds of dollars for many, consumers may look for ways to cut costs. Among several options: Amazon’s wide selection of back-to-school essentials for online consumers, and large in-person retailers like Walmart […]
Health officials say whooping cough cases are increasing across Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax Health Department (FHD) announced that there has been an increase in pertussis illness, also known as whooping cough, across Fairfax County and Virginia. Whooping cough is caused by bacteria and can spread from person to person through the air. When a person who is sick sneezes […]
Montgomery County police officer found guilty for involvement in Jan. 6 insurrection
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A Montgomery County police officer was found guilty of his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection in D.C., when officials say he threw a smoke bomb at outnumbered police officers. The U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) in D.C. said in a news release Friday that Justin Lee, 25, was […]
Man charged in 2017 double murder found dead in Fairfax County jail
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man facing two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of his girlfriend’s parents has died in a Virginia jail. Authorities say they found Nicholas Giampa dead in a Fairfax County jail cell on Thursday, where he had been incarcerated since 2018. Fairfax County police are investigating the […]
Can you trust the Farmers’ Almanac predictions for 2024-2025 winter weather?
Farmers' Almanac has released its predictions for the 2024-25 winter season, calling for a "wet winter whirlwind" to come — but we haven't even seen the end of summer. How accurate are these winter predictions several months out?
Secret Service takes disciplinary action against agents involved in Trump shooting
The Secret Service has taken initial disciplinary action against multiple agents following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the first such steps taken since the July shooting.
Oh deer! Firefighters rescue fawn trapped in fence in Oxon Hill
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One fawn in Prince George’s County is safe and sound after firefighters rescued it from a fence on Friday morning. In a post on X around 11 a.m., Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) firefighters were called to help free a baby deer that was trapped between […]
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