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Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed most election bills of any governor in the first half of 2024
Thirty-eight bills related to elections passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly in the first half of 2024. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed 13 of these, the most vetoes of election-related legislation by any governor during the period. Despite the vetoes, the 25 new laws related to elections adopted this year are the most of any state with a divided government.
Man killed in Nelson County motorcycle crash
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia State Police have released the name of a man killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday in Nelson County. Francis M. Saunders III, 43 of Nellysford, died after being taken to a hospital. The crash occurred at 7:46 p.m. July 14, 2024 on Rockfish Valley...
Kars Unlimited to hold benefit cruise-in for area resident Steve Miller
Kars Unlimited will be holding a cruise in on Sunday, July 21 at Jackson River Sports Complex from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be music, Chinese auction, 50/50 drawing, a live auction and cake walk. Come out and help support Steve Miller who is battling cancer. The post Kars Unlimited to hold benefit cruise-in for area resident Steve Miller appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Artist, philanthropist P. Buckley Moss dies; legacy lives on through art, education
The art world is in mourning after learning today that P. Buckley Moss died on Saturday after a short illness. She was 91. Born on May 20, 1933, Patricia Moss discovered her passion for art at a young age. Moss was dyslexic. She discovered her artistic potential and enrolled in a high school for the fine arts, and later, graduated from New York’s Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
Local grocer named finalist for national industry award
A local grocer was recently recognized as a finalist for a national award. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. Jon Henry General Store offers fresh produce and slabs of bacon, novelty socks and staple goods out of a historic New Market building that's more than 200 years old. The founder, Jon Henry, was recently named one of three finalists for the Rural Grocer of the Year Award. It's given out by the Rural Grocery Initiative, a national organization that supports locally-owned grocery stores outside of urban areas.
JMU’s Trimble selected in the fourth round of MLB Draft by Miami
ARLINGTON, Texas (JMU Athletics) – With the 122nd overall pick, the Miami Marlins selected James Madison junior Fenwick Trimble in the fourth round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday afternoon. Trimble is the 11th Duke drafted under head coach Marlin Ikenberry and marks the first time...
Cooter’s, Luray work together to handle huge crowd this weekend for 25th anniversary
LURAY, July 15 — When advance ticket reservations skyrocketed for a free concert featuring Confederate Railroad and Whey Jennings (among others), the Town of Luray had a serious question to answer in order to host the 25th anniversary celebration of Cooter’s in the Valley… How can we accommodate nearly 19,000 people at the Page Valley Fairgrounds?
Lynchburg Gynecology is closing, a year after misconduct claims
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — About ten months after ABC13 reported on multiple claims of misconduct at Lynchburg Gynecology, the clinic confirmed it is closing. Back in September 2023, our team reported that a law firm was investigating Lynchburg Gynecology after claims of misconduct. In the following weeks, the doctor at the center of those claims retired. Lynchburg Gynecologist released a statement saying the accusations were false.
Celebration of life held for Lynchburg firefighter
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A service celebrating the life of Lynchburg Master Firefighter Andrew W. Jenks was held Wednesday, July 17 at Tree of Life Ministries. Jenks died July 6 of cancer. Leading to the service, a procession of emergency vehicles accompanied the Jenks family to the church.
Portsmouth restaurant suing Virginia ABC over alcohol sale guidelines
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth restaurant is the face of a group suing Virginia’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) over a rule it says goes against the state’s constitution. Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill says regulations set forth by Virginia ABC violate its 14th Amendment...
Poplar Forest hosts archaeological field school
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest welcomed 14 students to its annual Summer Field School in Historical Archaeology. Hosted in partnership with the University of Virginia, the field school teaches practical skills in excavation, site survey, recording and laboratory methods, as well as foundational theories and methods in archaeology. Over the past five weeks, Poplar Forest’s professional archaeology staff has guided field school students through the fundamentals of archaeological research as they’ve explored the history of this National Historic Landmark.
'Stop lying': Vice Mayor Faraldi fires back against lawsuit claims amid controversy
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The drama within the Lynchburg City Council's Republicans continues to spiral in the shadow of a newly filed lawsuit. On July 15, council members Martin Misjuns and Jeff Helgeson released what they said was evidence against the Lynchburg City Attorney. They claim the city attorney, Matt Freedman, advised Vice Mayor Chris Faraldi regarding the lawsuit he’s facing from his primary opponent Peter Alexander.
Small business struggles: Lynchburg coffee shop owner discusses string of recent closures
LYNCHBURG, Va. – After three coffee shops have closed in Lynchburg in the span of about a month, 10 News sat down with one owner to find out why they’re shutting down and how you can help. Owner of Mission House Coffee Tommy Clark said inflation is one...
Halifax, Madison Heights, Amherst win DYB state championships in Appomattox
Halifax, Madison Heights and Amherst left town last week as winners of the 2024 Virginia State DYB Tournament held July 5-10 at at the Appomattox County Community Park. Halifax won the Ozone Division 1 (ages 11-12) trophy with an 11-0 victory over Appomattox. Madison Heights captured the AAA Minors Division I (ages 9-10) trophy with an 11-5 win over Goochland. Amherst won Ozone Division II (ages 11-12) with an 11-1 win over Clarksville.
Supporters flock to Trump Town, driving sales sky high
BOONES MILL, Va. – Trump Town, a Trump merchandise store in Boones Mill, is seeing a business boom following the shooting. The owner tells us that even since Saturday afternoon when the news broke, they’ve been packed. They stayed open until nearly midnight on Saturday, so everyone who...
Republican Lynchburg City Council Candidate arrested, charged with stalking
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A candidate for City Council Ward 2 has been arrested and is currently in jail. According to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail, Rodney Hubbard is facing two charges from an incident on July 6 and was booked on the 11th. Hubbard is charged with "Stalking:...
Gov. Youngkin announces $100K grant award to continue Launch LYH program
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Launch LYH program is coming back for a third year with the help of a $100K grant which Governor Youngkin announced will be awarded to the Downtown Lynchburg Association. The grant is coming from Community Business Launch funding for the DLA's third year running...
Shoemakers Restaurant in the Craddock Terry Hotel relaunches Tuesday
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Shoemakers Restaurant at the Craddock Terry Hotel is relaunching Tuesday with a new chef and a new menu. The restaurant still has that historic feel from the shoe factory that was there back in 1888, but now the menu is lighter. The new chef comes from...
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