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Richmond couple’s car stolen in the middle of the night: ‘I was crushed!’
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -A Richmond couple pleads for answers after their car was stolen on Forest Hill and Dunston Avenue. Corey Wagner and his fiance, Lizzy Paluzek, say they are frustrated after someone stole their black Dodge Challenger in the middle of the night. “I was crushed! I was just...
Richmond Animal League to create “Kat’s Corner” in memory of late radio host, animal supporter Kat Simons
Richmond Animal League is creating a permanent tribute to one of its biggest community supporters, longtime WTVR-FM (Mix 98.1 and formerly Lite 98) mid-day radio host Kat Simons. Simons, who passed away last Friday, was a servant supporter of many local causes, but shelter pets were near and dear to her heart.
Richmond’s elections office to stop hiring family after HR probe found officials broke city rules
Richmond’s top election administrator says the city’s elections office will stop hiring and awarding contracts to family members after an investigation found he and another key official broke nepotism and ethics policies.
Remains found in Chesterfield could be part of family burial plot
After a road crew discovered human remains in May, Chesterfield County officials began looking for descendants of those buried in what appears to be a family graveyard. “We’ve heard from about a dozen people so far, and have heard from a couple of people who we do think are direct descendants,” said Lauren Gryctko, an archaeologist with Johnson, Mirmiran and Thompson — a company researching the site.
Hampton muralist Dathan Kane makes his abstract mark around Virginia
Driving around Hampton Roads and Richmond, black and white murals with various abstract shapes take over the sides of buildings. It’s the work of Hampton resident, Dathan Kane, whose profile has exploded across Virginia. A graduate of Virginia State University, the 33-year-old started working as a portrait painter. He...
‘A way to honor his memory;’ Mother becomes grief coach after losing son
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A Chesterfield mother is dedicating her life to helping others after the unexpected loss of her only child. “I believe my story is somebody else’s solution to the problem. Or, if their question is, can I do it? How can I do it? How can I manage?” said Lynn Lewis.
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Charlottesville officials warn about SNAP, EBT scammers
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - People buying groceries on government assistance should be on the lookout for scammers, local and state officials are warning. Scams targeting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also commonly called SNAP or food stamps, are on the uptick, according to Virginia Department of Social Services. In particular, officials warn the real target is the Electronic Benefits Transfer card, or EBT, which shoppers use to buy groceries.
Former Miranda’s owner indicted on several felonies and misdemeanors in Madison
A former Madison restaurateur shut down several months ago by the Virginia Department of Taxation over back tax issues now finds herself in more legal trouble. A May 24 Madison County Grand Jury direct-indicted Miranda Ashley Durrer-Davis of Barboursville, who owned Miranda’s Restaurant on N. Main Street until the commonwealth padlocked the doors in late April.
Man charged in June four-wheeler larceny
A Weldon man was served warrants Tuesday while in custody at the Halifax County Detention Center for the larceny of a four-wheeler at a residence near Airport Road in June. Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Detective Sergeant T. Byers recovered the stolen four-wheeler and obtained warrants on Tizell Jazziz Powell, 23, for felony breaking and or entering and felony larceny of a motor vehicle, according to Major Anzell M. Harris.
Clock is ticking for EMS agencies
The clock is ticking for emergency medical service agencies, in Lunenburg, Nottoway and across the region. They have four months to adjust to upcoming federal regulation changes that will upend the way they obtain and distribute medications for use on their ambulances. The ODEMSA Regional Medication Box Exchange System worked for decades and agencies say […] The post Clock is ticking for EMS agencies appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Louisa County excited to host VA State Little League Major Baseball Tournament
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Louisa County will soon host some of the best little league baseball players in Virginia. District 14 and Louisa Little League will be hosting the 2024 Virginia State Little League Major Baseball Tournament in Louisa County later this month. The tournament will run July 18-23...
Alexandria man seeks answers after his dog dies while boarding at PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — An Alexandria man is seeking answers after his beloved 3-year-old dog died while boarding at a PetSmart in the Potomac Yard shopping center. Andrew Noles said before going on a trip to New York last Thursday, he dropped off Clark, an Aussiedoodle, at the “Petshotel” inside the PetSmart store. Noles said Clark had stayed at the facility in the past without any problems.
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