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Virginia colleges, universities rank poorly overall in tobacco-free policy, VDH finds
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has released new data on tobacco-free higher education in the state, finding that most Virginia institutions it graded have a "tobacco policy report card" of a C or lower.
Youngkin Announces $126 Million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program Grants
Virginia announces 23 grants in 12 regions across the Commonwealth Governor Glenn Youngkin has awarded a total of $126 million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) development grants for 23 sites across the Commonwealth Administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), this discretionary program partners with localities, utilities, and state agencies to fund […]
Drought concerns remain despite last week's heavy rainfall
Despite some heavy rain late last week, residents in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are still being asked to conserve water. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has more on the regional drought impacting nearly 6 million people.
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore gearing up for busy fall season
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The summertime is always a challenging period for foodbanks, and the need only continues to grow moving through the second half of the year. The team at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore serves over a million people in need and, in order to continue to do that, they need your help and support.
25 years ago, ‘all the stars came together’ to create the Tobacco Commission
Virginia is one of just two states that used money from the master tobacco settlement to try to create a new economy in tobacco-growing regions. The post 25 years ago, ‘all the stars came together’ to create the Tobacco Commission appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Aviation Award Winners Announced
The Commonwealth’s aviation community gathered to honor this year’s Virginia Aviation Award recipients. At a banquet held on August 7th, at the Virginia Aviation Conference in Chantilly, VA, Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) Greg Campbell, spoke about the significance of honoring these remarkable residents. “One day, the time will come when our […]
Red Cross declares nationwide emergency blood shortage
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The American Red Cross declared a national emergency blood shortage Aug. 5. The organization announced it has seen a drop of 19,000 donations in the last month, causing the supply to plummet by 25% since July 1. Jonathan McNamara, communications director for the Red Cross of...
State’s No. 1 prospect, 5-star Ament, sets official visit to UVA
The state of Virginia’s No. 1 recruit, Warrenton’s Nate Ament, has scheduled an official visit to UVA on Sept. 14. The 5-star forward has also scheduled an official visit to Kentucky on Aug. 28, and is expected to set up visits to UConn, Duke and North Carolina. Ament,...
Reds win at Clover Hill to force Game 7 of RCBL Championship Series
The Bridgewater Reds have forced a seventh and deciding game in the Rockingham County Baseball League Championship Series, as they won at Clover Hill on Monday night, 3-2, for their third straight victory. The series is now tied 3-3 and Game 7 will be at Bridgewater on Wednesday. The Bucks...
Augusta zoning board rejects part two of Elm Spring Solar project
VERONA – On Aug. 1, the Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) issued a verdict on Elm Spring Solar II, a small scale solar energy system. The answer was no. For Elm Spring owner Ginny Reynolds Badgett, the decision means the farm can maintain its status quo but denies it the capital it needs to upgrade its facilities and projects. ...
Rockbridge County revitalization project approved for $1 million state grant
The state of Virginia has approved $1 million in Industrial Revitalization Funds for a Rockbridge County project that aims to transform a former textile plant. The plans for the former Stillwater Worsted Mills textile plant building in Goshen include a museum and a preservation workshop to be operated by the Virginia Mechanical Preservation Society, and a forest-to-finish wood manufacturing factory to be operated by North Fork Lumber & Log Homes, focusing on the construction of log cabin tiny homes.
Troubled DC 911 call center offers $800 staff bonuses for showing up
The staffing crisis at D.C.’s 911 call center has gotten so bad that the agency is offering bonuses to staff members simply for showing up for every scheduled shift. The director of the Office of Unified Communications (OUC), Heather McGaffin, made the offer to staff members in an email Tuesday morning.
Maryland Native Shane Lee Has Emotional Reunion With Parents at Chargers Practice
Shane Lee, who is a Montgomery County native from Burtonsville, signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent this past spring after three years at Alabama and his senior year at USC. As Lee took a knee after practice on Thursday, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh brought Lee’s parents out for an emotional reunion before his father Mark Lee spoke to the team (clip below).
Fairfax County Animal Shelter waiving adoption fees for all animals
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Animal Shelter will be waiving its animal adoption fees next week for its 10th annual Clear the Shelters campaign. From Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, potential adopters can visit the county’s animal shelter, located at 4500 West Ox Rd. and 8875 Lorton Rd. and adopt […]
Sushi bar shutters after opening in Herndon last year
A Herndon sushi restaurant has closed after a little over a year in business. Mari Sushi Bar & Lounge, which opened in early 2023, shuttered late last month, according to its website. A statement on the website reads:. Thank you for your incredible support and affection for Mari. We are...
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