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Williams named Horsewoman of the Year
Kayla Williams of Rural Retreat has been named Southwest Virginia Horsewoman of the Year. This is the biggest award presented annually by the independent media group, SW Virginia Equine Press Association. It goes to an adult leader in the equine community. Last year’s inaugural honoree was Erin Tate of Hillsville, who was also The Carroll News’ honoree. The owner of Loping Ridge Therapeutic Riding and a Veterinary Technician at Radford...
Closed criminal investigative files exempt from Virginia's open records laws
(The Center Square) — At the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council’s most recent meeting, Alan Gernhardt, its executive director, recalled what Virginia’s laws governing access to criminal records files were like over a decade ago. “I recall at the time, the press association’s attorney described the section on criminal records as a shotgun shack,” Gernhardt told the council. Currently, both ongoing and closed criminal investigative files are exempt from...
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging legality of Virginia school zone speed cameras; more …
From elsewhere: Remains of WWII soldier killed in action to return to Bedford 82 years later. Virginia could lead the way on strengthening privacy laws regarding intimate images. Charlotte County board chair pleads guilty to five charges, agrees to resign as supervisor. The post Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging legality of Virginia school zone speed cameras; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
With a strike looming, Virginia Port Authority is preparing to halt cargo operations
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The four marine terminals that make up the Port of Virginia could potentially experience a shutdown as soon as Oct. 1, which could affect the availability of retail goods. This is because of a potential strike by International Longshoremen's Union workers that would impact ports along...
Emergency officials monitoring rising waters; Red Cross opens relief station for Johnson, Carter
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent Floodwaters are already closing roads throughout the region and the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for portions of southwestern North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and 20 East Tennessee counties, including Carter, Johnson, and Washington. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected to continue through the night as […] The post Emergency officials monitoring rising waters; Red Cross opens relief station for Johnson, Carter appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
From the shores of Cuba to the steps of the State Capitol, Attorney General Miyares celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
In his Richmond office, just steps from the Virginia State Capitol, pictures on the wall remind Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares of his Hispanic heritage.
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