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Data centers, proliferating statewide, could soon be built on mined lands in Southwest Virginia
This is Part 3 of a three-part series on efforts to develop on abandoned mine lands in Southwest Virginia. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Under federal regulations, mine companies begin operation in Southwest Virginia, dig for their coal and then return the land close to its natural condition or in a state that […] The post Data centers, proliferating statewide, could soon be built on mined lands in Southwest Virginia appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Proposed high school in Hampton Roads would build on anti-drug successes elsewhere
Andrew Finch, who’s worked at and evaluated “recovery” high schools for more than a quarter century, has some advice for administrators who want to open such a sanctuary for teenagers battling substance abuse in South Hampton Roads: Create a school that’s distinct from the general population of students – and possibly in a separate building […] The post Proposed high school in Hampton Roads would build on anti-drug successes elsewhere appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Trump trails Biden by just 3% in Virginia: Poll
Former President Donald Trump is within the margin of error in Virginia, a pivotal state for President Joe Biden in November, according to a new survey. A New York Times-Siena College poll released Monday shows Biden leading Trump 48% to 45% among likely voters in Virginia, while Trump leads Biden 48%-45% among likely voters in […]
News Maker Tom Wopat on Cooter’s 25th anniversary celebration
Original cast members of the Dukes of Hazard are helping Cooter’s celebrate 25 years in Luray starting July 19. We spoke to Luke Duke Tom Wopat about the three day celebration in our latest news makers. News makers are sponsored by Warren County. Experience Warren County Where History, Nature,...
Local Youth All-Star Baseball Team Plays in Regional Tourney for First Time Beginning July 16; Winner Advances to Cal Ripken World Series
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Watching kids play baseball is watching the sport in its purest form. Beginning this Tuesday (July 16), the Pioneer Youth Baseball League will host the All-Star Southeast Regional Tournament. The league is part of the Cal Ripken Division of the Babe Ruth League. This tournament is the largest for the 10-year-old age group in the Southeastern US. Games will be played through July 21 in the Fairfax County part of Alexandria at Clermont Park (4100 Franconia Rd).
Community grant program targeting childhood poverty open for applications
Nonprofits, district schools, unions and many other community-based organizations can now apply for a state grant aiming to reduce childhood poverty under the $15 million ENOUGH Grants. The post Community grant program targeting childhood poverty open for applications appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Northeastern Supply Acquires Cheuvront’s Supply
Northeastern Supply, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s fastest-growing plumbing, HVAC and PVF wholesalers, announced the acquisition of Cheuvront’s Supply, a full-service plumbing and HVAC distribution company. This acquisition expands Northeastern’s footprint and will help to better serve the needs of its Virginia customers in the Waynesboro and Charlottesville areas.
Lottery players in Baltimore, Dundalk, Port Deposit win $100K prizes
Baltimore (WBFF) — Maryland Lottery players in Baltimore, Dundalk and Port Deposit each won prizes of $100,000 in the past week, while another six players won $50,000 or more in Bel Air, Bowie, California, Callaway, Hanover and Silver Spring. Across Maryland, the Lottery paid nearly $27.5 million in prizes...
Mack Lee Cleckley Wanted For Violating Bond Conditions
Waldorf resident Mack Lee Cleckley, 40, was arrested by US Marshals following a lengthy search when he went rogue after violating the conditions of his bond in connection to a drug arrest earlier this year. According to investigators, in August last year, detectives from the sheriff's office presented a drug...
Washington County humane society has full shelter; seeing more pets surrendered
The Humane Society of Washington County is waiving its adoption fee for dogs and cats, encouraging folks who can adopt or foster pets to stop by, and wants to hear from businesses with large properties interested in adopting working cats. The humane society's animal shelter near Hagerstown has been full for nearly six...
Head of company that tried to reopen Virginia hospital charged in $15 million Chicago embezzlement scheme
PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The United States Attorney’s Office for Northern Illinois has charged the CEO/president of a health company with Virginia ties for his involvement in a $15 million embezzlement scheme in Chicago. The indictment states that Sameer Suhail, current CEO and president of Foresight Hospital and...
Driver Crashes Through Apartment Building, Flees The Scene
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to the 12500 block of Winexburg Manor Drive in Glenmont at 2:18am Monday morning for a vehicle that crashed into an apartment building. According to MCPD, “The vehicle crashed into the building and the driver...
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