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Two juveniles arrested after Roanoke golf club shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two juveniles were arrested with charges pending after a shooting at Countryside Golf Club Sunday, July 21. Roanoke Police Department responded at 11:40 a.m. to reports of a shooting at Countryside Golf Club. No injuries were reported, and there is no danger to the public, according...
Body found in North Fork River sparks investigation in Montgomery County
ELLISTON, Va. (WSET) — An investigation is underway in Montgomery County after a body was found in the North Fork River in Elliston on Saturday. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue and Elliston Fire Department responded just after 4 p.m. to reports of a body in the river in the area of Cannery Road.
'I always wanted to race here': Dale Earnhardt Jr. races today at Hampton's Langley Speedway for 1st time
HAMPTON, Va. — One of the most prolific NASCAR drivers is making his debut at Langley Speedway in Hampton on Saturday night. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be racing in the 16th annual Hampton Heat, a 200-lap Late Model Stock Car race that is the speedway's marquee event, drawing thousands of attendees each year.
Virginia Tech basketball 4-star commit has impressive touch around the basket
Recruiting in the Class of 2025 is off to a good start for Virginia Tech and head coach Mike Young. So far, the Hokies have addressed front-court needs with commitments from Christian Gurdak and Sin'Cere Jones. Jones was the first to commit on June 16 and the Portsmouth, Virginia native...
Deadly shooting under investigation in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — A murder investigation is underway after a man was shot to death in Norfolk, police said. The shooting happened Sunday around 7:20 p.m. in the 2100 block of Pretty Lake Avenue, in the Ocean View section of the city. Arriving officers found the victim, later identified as 24-year-old Norman A. Hollowell Jr. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kaine addresses Biden's health, 'podunk paper' at Staunton election office opening
STAUNTON – The Democratic Party of Virginia opened a new headquarters in downtown Staunton on Saturday. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was one of several speakers at the opening, addressing President Joe Biden's health and calls for Biden to resign as the party's presidential nominee. Kaine also criticized his opponent in the Virginia senatorial race, Republican Hung Cao. ...
Rubama: Kempsville moves forward from racism issues with new baseball coach, athlete program
VIRGINIA BEACH — Two months ago, I wrote a column criticizing a horrendous situation that happened at Kempsville High when the school’s baseball season ended early after “a lengthy investigation” found that “racism, hate speech and harassment” have been prevalent on the team for multiple years. I was so upset and angry that I asked the question, “What is going on? Is this 2024 or 1944?” One of ...
Youth pack in 3 days of fun at RWVFD Kids Camp
The Roanoke Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department’s Kid’s Camp offered a diverse range of activities. Youth met with Northampton County EMS personnel, saw the East Care helicopter, interacted with wildlife from Newell Farm, and watched demonstrations on the ladder trucks from the RWVFD and Warrenton Rural Fire Departments. And this was just the beginning of the three-day camp.
Portsmouth restaurant challenges Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio, citing casino exemptions
A Portsmouth restaurant filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio requirements that it argues are outdated and unfair for mixed beverage licensees — especially as the state recently welcomed casinos and exempted the gaming centers from such rules. Regulations from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stipulate that a minimum 45% of the total gross sales must be ...
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