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Virginia Energy leveraging federal funding to diversify Southwest region’s economic profile
This is Part 2 of a three-part series on efforts to develop on abandoned mine lands in Southwest Virginia. Read Part 1 here. Part 3 will be published in the coming days. NORTON – Many miners in Virginia’s coalfield region may have avoided going underground and remained topside of the earth to procure coal through […] The post Virginia Energy leveraging federal funding to diversify Southwest region’s economic profile appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
‘Leave Fireworks to the Professionals’, Fire Marshal says ahead of 4th of July celebrations
RICHMOND, VA (LOOTPRESS) – While residents around the country are gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday, the Virginia Department of Fire Programs – State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a warning to “leave fireworks to the professionals.” Virginia is one of a number of states throughout the country that prohibited all […]
Norfolk nonprofit publishes first statewide directory of LGBTQ+ friendly businesses
This story was reported by WHRO News. A Norfolk nonprofit created Virginia’s first statewide directory of businesses accepting and welcoming of the LGBTQ+ community. Corey Mohr, of the LGBT Life Center, said the No. 1 question the center receives is where to find LGBTQ+-friendly services. A common request they get is recommendations for medical providers and related services — but the need for welcoming spaces goes far beyond the doctor’s office.
State AG says Hopewell does not have power to enact employees-on-council restriction
HOPEWELL – A recent move by Hopewell City Council to restrict city employees from elected office is invalid because there is no evidence, explicit or implicit, giving the city the right to do so, state Attorney General Jason Miyares said Monday. In a letter to Del. Carrie Coyner, R-Chesterfield...
Trump Canceled Interview With Military Reporter After Asking What Questions He Was Going To Ask
Trump canceled an interview with military reporter Mike Gooding after the campaign asked what questions the reporter was going to ask Trump. The post Trump Canceled Interview With Military Reporter After Asking What Questions He Was Going To Ask first appeared on Mediaite.
Del. Marcus Simon: Virginia’s New Laws
On July 1 this week, several new laws went into effect across the Commonwealth of Virginia, including some that may impact Falls Church residents as they go about their daily lives. The changes impact a wide range of areas, from animal welfare to higher education, reflecting the evolving priorities and...
Radio host Kat Simons dies as friends remember ‘cherished’ and ‘devoted’ star who left ‘impossible void in our hearts’
RADIO host Kat Simons has died, leaving devastated friends sharing heartbroken tributes. Kat, who worked at Mix 98.1 Richmond in Virginia for more than 25 years, passed away on June 29. Kat’s cause of death is not yet known. Her radio station announced the tragic news on Saturday, calling her a “cherished friend” who has […]
On the 4th of July, time to remember our ‘forgotten founders’
Cardinal News has embarked on a three-year project to tell the little-known stories of Virginia’s role in the march to independence. The post On the 4th of July, time to remember our ‘forgotten founders’ appeared first on Cardinal News.
What will be closed in SW, Central Virginia on Fourth of July?
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—With the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, stores, banks, pharmacies, government administrative offices, and facilities will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. However, some locations will remain open during the holiday for any last-minute purchases and needs. Here is a list of a variety of localities and their operations on […]
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