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Pinpoint Weather: Few storms on Monday, drier pattern ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Showers and storms are possible on Monday, but drier weather is expected across Southwest and Central Virginia for much of the week ahead. Spotty showers will have the chance to develop west of the Blue Ridge on Monday morning. By the afternoon, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible across Southwest […]
AG Miyares advises state retirement fund to avoid ‘woke’ investments and other Virginia headlines
“Virginia AG Jason Miyares denounces ESG investments in state retirement fund.” — Virginian Pilot “Registrar said he ‘cannot conduct’ election without p-card. Then he said it’ll be fine.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch “Virginia senator asks state education department for probe amid clash of U.S. and state law.” — The Daily Progress “Going it alone: Christiansburg council […]
DC councilman arrested in alleged $156,000 bribery scheme to push violence prevention contracts for kickbacks
Washington, DC, Councilman Trayon White allegedly engaged in a bribery scheme to use his elected position to keep government contracts flowing to two companies, federal prosecutors say, accepting envelopes with thousands of dollars in cash and lucrative kickbacks.
Ward 8 ANC responds to Trayon White’s arrest
Ward 8 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Salim Adofo has been inundated with calls and text messages from concerned citizens following the arrest of D.C. Councilmember Trayon White. Adofo, who lost to White in this year’s Ward 8 Democratic primary, spoke with FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick on Monday morning before the charges against White were announced.
OSGEMEOS Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at 'Endless Story'
The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum has launched “Studio Hirshhorn,” a video series offering a behind-the-scenes look at how exhibitions are made. The first series features Brazilian artists OSGEMEOS as they prepare for ‘Endless Story,’ their largest U.S. exhibition, opening September 29. Nine short videos show OSGEMEOS...
DC region could see showers, thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening
WASHINGTON - Showers are likely on Monday, with a chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 83 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 70%. We could see showers and thunderstorms on Monday night, likely before 11 p.m., followed by isolated showers...
Two local volunteer fire department receive grants from Columbia Gas of Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Two local volunteer fire departments were part of the 30 listed in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive a grant by Columbia Gas of Virginia. Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department, Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department and several others from different areas of Virginia received grants that averaged out to around $1,500 each. “We […]
'Dog Daze' event to round out year at Fairfax water park
The Fairfax County Park Authority’s Water Mine Swimmin’ Hole at Lake Fairfax Park will host its annual “Dog Daze” event on Sept. 7, with the waterpark open just to canines for an end-of-year celebration. “During this popular event, dogs can play, swim and enjoy the waterpark,”...
How long does $1M last in Virginia and North Carolina?
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Many people dream of being a millionaire or winning that million dollar lottery ticket, but how far does $1 million actually get you? If you’re looking to retire, Hawaii or New York may not be the best financial choice. Hawaii has the highest annual expenses on average and $1 million most […]
Warner, Kaine express concerns about ERC-claim processing delays
Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are voicing concern about delays in processing of Employee Retention Credit claims by the Internal Revenue Service. Warner and Kaine believe the backlog of claims is causing confusion and financial uncertainty for many businesses, nonprofits and other taxpayers. “While we applaud the work...
DC 911 system had 18 disruptions since December and computer system too old to handle volume, officials say
The computer system used to dispatch firefighters and paramedics has had 18 disruptions since December 2023, seven of those outages were widespread, government officials said Monday. One of those outages, during which a 5-month-old baby died, is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department. The police investigation is looking at...
Washington D.C. Braces for Showers and Potential Thunderstorms; Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect
Washington D.C. residents and visitors should prepare for another bout of inclement weather today, as the National Weather Service forecasts a 70% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach a high near 84 degrees, with northwest winds blowing at 5 to 9 mph. Accumulated rainfall may be less than a tenth of an inch, although thunderstorms could bring higher amounts, as obtained by the NWS Washington D.C.
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