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Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
Henrico man arrested, charged with DUI after state police say he almost hit troopers at crash scene
A Henrico County man was one of three people arrested during a pursuit and crash in Chesapeake on Sunday, with Virginia State Police saying he nearly hit state troopers while driving through that crash scene under the influence.
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
Demonstrators pressure police for more on Nassau Street death
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Dozens of people demonstrated in front of the Charlottesville Police Department Sunday afternoon, hoping for more information on the death of Edward Anderson on July 6. “Continue to fight for my baby. I miss him so much, and I just don’t know what to do right...
Shore Major Boys suffer first loss of All-Star Tournament
The Shore Little League Major boys suffered their first defeat of the Virginia State Tournament in Louisa on Saturday, falling to Spotsylvania County 3-1. Wyatt Johnson got the nod on the mound for Shore, pitching a gutsy 2 innings before being relieved by Aiden Lewis. Johnson, Lewis and Chase Brady combined to scatter only 3 hits and 1 walk in yet another outstanding pitching performance by the Shore pitching staff.
Elected officials push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of the state's congressional delegation want a new pilot program allowing people to file their federal taxes for free to come to Virginia. And officials in Richmond want it, too. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is among the signatories of a letter that asks Governor Glenn Youngkin to support a new...
DNC places billboard targeting JD Vance at VA rally
The Democratic National Committee is deploying a mobile billboard to hit Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance outside of his first solo rally in Radford, Va., highlighting his past remarks on abortion and his ties to the conservative governing agenda Project 2025.
Pinpoint Weather: Daily chance for showers and storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Keep the umbrella handy! Daily rain chances are anticipated in Southwest and Central Virginia for the week ahead. A stationary front over the Mid-Atlantic will continue to bring scattered showers and storms to the region on Monday. Although the severe risk is low, localized downpours could lead to flooding in low-lying […]
How to register to vote in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (DC News Now) — The 2024 Presidential Election is set to take place on Nov. 5. In order to cast a ballot, you’ll need to make sure you’re registered or that you’ve updated your existing registration. (Nothing surprising there.) Here’s some important information to get you to the polls on (or before) Election […]
Tiny Porch Concert Series continues tonight, last day to order your t-shirt
Next up for the 2024 Tiny Porch concert are performances at 3 spots TONIGHT and food by 1115 Mobile Kitchen and King of Pops. Also – TODAY is the last day to order a 2024 Tiny Porch t-shirt. The July 21st schedule:. 612 W 26th. 5:00-5:50pm:. Michael Hawkins. ————...
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