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Some convictions overturned in terrorism case against Muslim scholar from Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge has overturned a conviction carrying a life sentence for an Islamic scholar from Virginia who was found guilty of soliciting treason after the Sept. 11 attacks for encouraging followers to fight against the U.S. in Afghanistan. The ruling issued Thursday from U.S. District...
Man arrested for multiple crimes in South Boston
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was arrested for multiple crimes Saturday, July 20, according to South Boston Police Department. Quinn Theadon Tucker, 37, was charged with motor vehicle theft, property damage, assault and battery, and driving under a suspended license. He is being held in the Blue Ridge...
Police: Missing teen found safe
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A local teen is now safe at home with family after missing for nearly a week in Richmond. 14-year-old Asiah Mosby was reported missing on Monday, June 15. Members of her family gathered passing out flyers and canvassing areas like St. Johns Wood Apartments off of...
RPS200 returns Monday, toting major academic growth
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - It’s time to grab the backpacks as nearly 2,000 Richmond Public Schools students are returning to class Monday morning. “Wow, so feeling a lot better, not as much stress and anxiety as my first year,” Principal Angela Wright said. This is her second year...
Richmond spokesperson received $14K in severance pay
Former city spokesperson Petula Burks received more than $14,000 in severance pay when she left her position earlier this month. Burks departed amid questions about her use of a city credit card and after she’d been named in a whistleblower lawsuit. According to reports by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the spokesperson had thousands of dollars in back charges — and had her card suspended by the city in 2023.
VCU Volleyball 2024: Coach Doyle Welcomes Talented Newcomers from U.S., Turkey, Netherlands, and Italy
RICHMOND, Va. – VCU Volleyball Coach Tim Doyle is excited to welcome eight talented newcomers to the program in the fall, aiming to build on last season's 17-13 performance. VCU's incoming class is the second-largest Doyle has ever recruited. The new players come from diverse backgrounds, including Poland, Italy,...
Local teams compete in Civil War sport at Appomattox Court House
The scores were a little bit higher than what we’re used to. The uniforms were definitely different. Baseball was a different sport in the 1860s, when ‘the Civil War sport’ was first created. For one thing, your “prize” for winning was to walk away with the ball itself. The challenging team was responsible for bringing […] The post Local teams compete in Civil War sport at Appomattox Court House appeared first on Farmville.
Commonwealth Games kickoff with opening ceremony in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Young athletes from around the Commonwealth paraded through lines of parents for the annual Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. Going into its 35th year, the annual event is held in July (for most sports) and is open to all ages and skill levels. From archery to wrestling, this event offers sports competition venues for 45+ different Olympic and Pan American sports.
Volunteers assemble supplies for the homeless
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Caring for Cville Community gathered at Cville Coffee to put together bags of supplies for those in need. Operation Blessing Bags had a goal to make more than 100 bags. The outdid themselves, making 117 bags filled with hygiene products and snacks. All it took was...
Madison Heights Town Center set to bring homes, shops, and park within the next year
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Madison Heights Town Center could be opening soon!. The 160-acre project may not look like much right now, but soon that will change. "All the things that people want to do, you can do it in one place," developer Sam Patel said. Patel said...
Shenandoah’s 12U softball all stars go undefeated in state championship run
GLEN ALLEN, July 15 — The Shenandoah Recreation League claimed its second state title of the summer on Monday as the 12U softball all stars won the 2024 Virginia Babe Ruth State Softball Championship. The Shenandoah all stars kicked-off the state tournament on Thursday, July 11 with a 31-0...
Centra Southside, DMV among those hit by CrowdStrike glitch
If you have a procedure or appointment scheduled today at Centra Southside Hospital, you need to call and make sure it’s still happening. The hospital, along with everywhere from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to airports and agencies around the world, has been hit by a computer outage. The problem comes from a computer […] The post Centra Southside, DMV among those hit by CrowdStrike glitch appeared first on Farmville.
July Employee of the Month recognized
At its July 9 meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing the county’s July Employee of the Month, Robert “Robbie” Love, the county’s director of planning and community development. “Robbie is an integral part of the county’s development team and continues to help improve the quality of growth in […] The post July Employee of the Month recognized appeared first on Farmville.
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