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How to prepare for the Fourth of July holiday amid drought conditions
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Firefighters are asking the public to be vigilant with their firework displays and prepare for the worst, especially with drought conditions worsening across the Valley. Fireworks are a longtime tradition of the Independence Day holiday. Though fireworks are colorful and exciting, they can be dangerous...
What will be closed in SW, Central Virginia on Fourth of July?
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—With the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, stores, banks, pharmacies, government administrative offices, and facilities will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. However, some locations will remain open during the holiday for any last-minute purchases and needs. Here is a list of a variety of localities and their operations on […]
Sizzle returns for Fourth of July after cool respite
Powerful Hurricane Beryl in Caribbean may be a harbinger of an active Atlantic tropical season that might eventually flip Virginia's rain fortunes. The post Sizzle returns for Fourth of July after cool respite appeared first on Cardinal News.
VDOF and Fire Marshals across the region warn of dry conditions and fireworks
Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) and Fire Marshals across the region are recommending caution when using fireworks on this Independence Day. Dry conditions are causing a significant hazard this season. Last year Winchester’s Fire Marshal’s Office reports by email they investigated 3 incidents and 11 complaints of illegal use of...
DNA Breakthroughs Bring Closure to Decades-Old Virginia Cold Cases
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – In the past six months, two major breakthroughs have emerged in Virginia’s decades-old cold cases, bringing a sense of closure to victims’ families. In January, authorities announced a DNA match in the Colonial Parkway killings near Williamsburg, identifying Allen Wade Wilmer Sr. as the murderer of two victims. More recently, on June 20th, another DNA match linked the 1996 Shenandoah Park murders of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans to a perpetrator.
Amanda Chase announces campaign for Virginia Senate seat vacated by McGuire
Amanda Chase, a republican who represented District 11 in the Virginia State Senate from 2016 to 2024, has announced that she will run for the Virginia Senate seat vacated by Sen. John McGuire after he won the Republican nominee for the District 5 House of Representatives seat.
Challenger backed by Republican Jewish Coalition defeats Bob Good, leader of far-right faction
(JTA) — WASHINGTON — John McGuire, a challenger backed by the Republican Jewish Coalition, defeated Rep. Bob Good, who marshaled opposition to emergency Israel aid, in a central Virginia primary. The victory for the RJC is its latest in a Republican primary. Involvement in primaries was once a rare occurrence for partisan Jewish groups on...
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