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Governor Youngkin announces $8 million investment by UK electric vehicle manufacturer in Virginia
Richmond, Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced a significant investment in Virginia’s automotive industry, with RBW Sports & Classics, a UK manufacturer of electric classic sports cars, selecting Danville as the site for its new manufacturing facility. This initiative, fueled by a $35 million state-funded project, is set to create 144 jobs and marks a major step in Virginia’s drive towards becoming a leader in the electric vehicle sector.
Mostly clear and calm tonight; Sunday brings in more chances for sunshine
Saturday evening looks great for anyone planning some evening plans. Outdoor dinner plans will be in good shape as we continue to see mostly clear skies and overnight lows in the upper 50s. Can’t rule out some river valley across the mountains but any instances will be extremely isolated tonight. Sunday church services will go […]
Upcoming events in the D.C, Maryland and Virginia area
Even though the summer season is winding down, the calendar of events for the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area is quickly heating up. Offerings for the whole family are available, from home ownership workshops to music festivals. Now is the perfect time to get involved in the community...
Justice-owned coal companies negotiate over $500K owed in Virginia
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Companies owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) continue to fight financial and legal battles. This time, it involves Tazewell County, Virginia. Tazewell County Treasurer David Larimer confirmed to Nexstar’s WVNS that coal companies owned by Governor Justice owe $572,692 in real estate, personal property, and mineral taxes. These fees […]
Virginia School District Latest to Ban Phones in Classrooms
(TNS) — School starts Monday, and so does a new rule: Students in Williamsburg-James City County Schools will have to have their phones turned off and put away while at school. The school board approved a policy change Tuesday that adjusted the division's ban on cell phone use at...
Va. blogger remembered for ‘positive impact’ site has had on state’s wine industry
Almost 20 years ago Paul Armstrong and Warren Richard decided to share their many thoughts on a subject they were already frequently exploring: wine. They created virginiawinetime.com and projected their perceptions and tasting notes onto the site that’s headlined by the simple, straightforward explanation of “Two Wine Enthusiasts Who Enjoy Virginia Wine.”
Virginia tops charts with ‘sanctuary’ cities, counties: Study
(The Center Square) — Immigration policy think tank the Center for Immigration Studies released its updated map of American sanctuary locations on Thursday, revealing a surge in Virginia localities adopting sanctuary status. The center added 36 Virginia localities to its map for a total of 84. Besides sanctuary states, the commonwealth now tops the charts of […]
Professor Allison Weiss, Prison Parole Project, Featured in Mother Jones
Washington and Lee law professor Allison Weiss was quoted in a recent issue of Mother Jones magazine for an extensive feature examining the parole process in Virginia. Professor Weiss is a legal writing instructor and also teaches a practicum class focused on parole advocacy. Prior to entering academia, Professor Weiss worked on the federal habeas docket for the Federal District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Before that, she worked for the Federal Defenders for the Western District of North Carolina in the appellate division.
Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race Raises Money to Defeat Brain Tumors
National Brain Tumor Society, the largest patient advocacy organization in the United States committed to curing brain tumors and improving the lives of patients and families, will host the seventh annual Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race at Bryan Park on November 3, 2024. Hundreds of local volunteers and participants — including patients, survivors, caregivers, families and friends, research scientists, medical providers, and local businesses—will walk and run for a critical cause: conquering and curing brain tumors — once and for all.
Charlotte Court House gets new businesses approved by county
Charlotte Court House will soon have two new businesses. During their Wednesday, Aug. 14 meeting, Charlotte County supervisors signed off on both projects, which had previously received unanimous endorsement from the planning commission. Setting up shop in Charlotte Court House The first business will be a retail store run by Tobias Hertzler, located at 439 […] The post Charlotte Court House gets new businesses approved by county appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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