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New anthology collects long-forgotten stories of Patrick County
A Martinsville teacher is preparing for the release of her first book, a collection of stories from her native Patrick County. The post New anthology collects long-forgotten stories of Patrick County appeared first on Cardinal News.
New Jersey lottery player wins $4 million in Mega Millions. Here's where ticket was sold
A trip the market turned into one lucky New Jersey lottery player into a millionaire. The ticket sold in Monmouth County won $4 million by matching the five white balls in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing and having the Megaplier option. The winning ticket was sold at the Laurel Market on Laurel Avenue in Hazlet Township, the New Jersey Lottery announced. ...
Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
This story was reported by WHRO News. A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction last week on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company...
Man arrested for June road rage incident
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - One man was arrested for brandishing a firearm after a reported road rage incident in Botetourt County in June. Chad G. Getyina, 50 of Buchanan, was arrested and taken to the Botetourt County Jail, and released on a $3500 unsecured bond. The arrest was in...
Man shot and killed by trooper after Blue Ridge Parkway chase identified by VSP
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A motorcyclist who was shot and killed by a Virginia State Trooper on July 18 has been identified by officials. Virginia State Police said the chase started when a trooper tried to pull over the motorcycle for reckless driving on Route 460 in Botetourt County. Instead, a chase ensued, leading the trooper for miles onto the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Salvation Army selling Red Sox tickets to support Turning Point Shelter
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Salvation Army of Roanoke is selling Salem Red Sox Pack-the-Park baseball tickets. The game is August 22 at 7:05 p.m. against the Lynchburg Hillcats. Tickets are $14 and 50% of each ticket sold goes directly to the Army’s Turning Point shelter. The Salvation Army’s...
Nathalie Man Killed in Halifax County Crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday morning in Halifax County. At 9:55 am, A 1989 Chevrolet Silverado was heading southbound on Route 501 when it was rear-ended by a 2007 Ford Explorer, also heading southbound. The Silverado then ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree.
Woman charged, 16 animals seized from Lynchburg home with “deplorable” conditions
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg Animal Control has reported the seizure of 16 animals and an arrest after being called to a home on a hoarding complaint on Tuesday, July 9. According to animal control, officers responded to the 1600 block of Shaffer Street to find conditions that are...
Beltway crash in Virginia slows morning commute
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — The Wednesday morning commute could be a slow one for drivers in Virginia. That's because of a crash involving a tractor trailer on the inner loop of the Capital Beltway (I-495). Traffic officials first posted on social media about the crash around 2:30 a.m., and warned of an extended closure. Here's what we know.
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