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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.
Shine Hair and Fashion show to celebrate beauty, community
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Shine Fashion and Beauty Collab promises to bring a blend of theater, dance and design to the catwalk Saturday in Roanoke. Greg Addison is the brainchild behind the event and the owner of Hair Attitudes Salon. He joined Here @ Home alongside his assistant Monique Ingram.
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...
Alleghany County Elections to be held November 5th
ALLEGHANY COUNTY Va. (VR) – Voters throughout Alleghany County will have the opportunity on Nov. 5 to make their voices heard. There will be many local seats up for grabs, so if you haven’t already become a registered voter, now is the time to register and use your democratic right to make a difference. Citizens […] The post Alleghany County Elections to be held November 5th appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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.
Va. plans to create cell phone-free education guidelines. Developing them will be complex.
As concerns mount over student performance, echoed in an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia is developing policies and guidelines to restrict students’ use of cell phones during school hours. Some educators and advocates question the effort and believe that cell phone-free policies could be hard to enforce and may harm certain students. Research shows […] The post Va. plans to create cell phone-free education guidelines. Developing them will be complex. appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Hopkinson-Wood Headlines VaSID Women's Golf Selections
LEXINGTON, Va. - The Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) announced their 2023-24 College Division All-State women's golf teams, with Washington and Lee earning five honors, including first-year head coach Jane Hopkinson-Wood being named VaSID Coach of the Year. Hopkinson-Wood led the Generals to their sixth consecutive conference championship and secured...
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