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Unsecured checks found in Richmond finance dept. desks and more Virginia headlines
The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “Stoney: unsecured checks discovered when finance department desks were searched.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch. • “Three Meals: What voters in Virginia really care about as election day approaches.”—CBS News. Seniors With Sciatica Pain: This Device is a Game Changer. NeuroFlex...
Virginia launches new enhanced 2024 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign
Richmond, Va. – Today, Virginia launches its new enhanced 2024 DUI enforcement and public education campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Governor Glenn Youngkin kicked off the campaign alongside law enforcement, medical professionals, and EMS responders who work tirelessly day and night to save lives from the dangers of drinking and driving. The campaign is in […] The post Virginia launches new enhanced 2024 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Hampton Roads is losing young adults. What rural Virginia can learn from a study about why.
The study found those most likely to stay are those most involved in the community. The post Hampton Roads is losing young adults. What rural Virginia can learn from a study about why. appeared first on Cardinal News.
AmeriCorps grants to fund tutoring programs in Southside
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville and United Way of Henry County and Martinsville were among those chosen for funding this year. The post AmeriCorps grants to fund tutoring programs in Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia deli meat contamination becomes largest listeria outbreak since 2011, CDC says
The sicknesses and deaths linked to a massive contamination of deli meats made in Virginia has become the largest listeria outbreak in 13 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
PHOTOS: Raising money for Special Olympics Virginia
Raising money for Special Olympics Virginia by covering the cruiser. Spotsylvania Deputy Margarida Figueroa collected money on Tuesday for Special Olympics Virginia for seven hours in the heat. Wawa is raising money for Special Olympics Virginia with its “Wawa with the Law” week.
Board of Supervisors pursues forensic audit of SCPS
Southampton County Board of Supervisors Chairman Dr. Alan W. Edwards stated Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, that the board had voted unanimously to pursue a forensic audit of Southampton County Public Schools. Investopedia.com states that a forensic audit “examines and evaluates a firm’s or individual’s financial records to derive evidence used in a court of law […] The post Board of Supervisors pursues forensic audit of SCPS appeared first on The Tidewater News.
ABC store thefts down in Roanoke despite statewide rise
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - $800,000 worth of alcohol was stolen in the first six months of 2024, according to Virginia ABC. A chunk of that money is coming right out of the Roanoke Region. Shoplifting is a statewide problem and ABC stores across Virginia are increasingly falling victim to the...
Skimming devices threaten businesses in the east
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is in search of two suspects who they say placed a skimming device at a Dollar General store. According to their Facebook page, the device was working for four days from July 26th to the 30th, potentially putting the information of credit and debit cards at risk.
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