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Thousands watch Chincoteague wild ponies complete 99th annual swim in Virginia
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. -- Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the popular tradition. The ponies made the short swim across the channel Wednesday as the crowd erupted in cheers. Foal No. 6 was...
More than 60 pounds of meth seized in Virginia, 2 men charged, authorities say
ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — Nearly $2 million worth of methamphetamine has been seized in Virginia, and two men have been charged, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Tyrone Robert Irving, 45, of Roanoke, was charged with:. Possession with Intent to Distribute of a Schedule I or II Controlled...
Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters
The I-95 corridor is expected to see thunderstorms on July 25, with "the risk of severe weather will huddle along a portion of the (area) from Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula to southeastern New England," according to AccuWeather. "The major metro areas of Washington, DC and Baltimore are currently in...
Cooling Cradle Gifted to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Provided by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. A dedication ceremony and blessing of a new Cenotaph Cooling Cradle – the first ever available at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) – was hosted at the hospital on July 19, 2024. SNVMC is the eighth hospital in the Sentara...
Fairfax County officers arrive in France to assist in Olympic Games security
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games set to start on July 26, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) flew across the Atlantic Ocean to help with the security response. FCPD sent 12 officers and an explosive detection canine to help French police keep the athletes, visitors and staff […]
Two injured after crash in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said two people were injured after a crash in Lorton on Thursday morning. Police said they were at the scene of a two-vehicle crash at Gunston Cove Road and Sophia Road. Officers said both drivers were taken to the hospital. One of […]
Atlantic Coast Mortgage adopts Nextwave CRM
Atlantic Coast Mortgage (ACM) has selected Nextwave CRM as its enterprise platform to streamline operations and enhance customer experience across its 30-state footprint. Nextwave CRM is a customer relationship management system designed specifically for the mortgage industry. CRMnow, the parent company, provides CRM application software and consulting services for residential retail and wholesale bankers.
Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer in Annandale
Bring your furry friend to a Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Doggy games and contests – Show off your pup’s skills in a friendly costume competition. Sign up here. Meet...
9 Changes We Will Soon See in Campus Policing and Public Safety
If you thought the changes campus police have experienced over the past few years were significant, you haven’t seen anything yet. Policing has become the epicenter of recent social and cultural shifts. This upheaval has led many to leave the field, while those remaining struggle to adapt. Predicting the...
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