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Mexican fugitive wanted for rape deported from Virginia
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — A 42-year-old Mexican fugitive wanted for rape in his home country was deported from the United States on July 17, according to Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Washington, D.C. Alejandro Piedras-Padilla was removed from the U.S. and handed over to Mexican authorities, stated ERO...
Three Virginia men facing drug-related charges in Alleghany Co.
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office reports three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force alerted patrol […]
Most funding ever given to I-81 widening project
ROANOKE, VA – You may have noticed the construction going on to make parts of Interstate 81 three lanes the past few years - well now, another section has gotten the funding to expand. The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded more than $361 Million to add north and southbound lanes...
‘It’s an eyesore’: Queen City residents call for Staunton Mall renovations
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The rubble that sits at the old Staunton Mall has many frustrated residents are calling for change. In 2021, Staunton EM 2, LLC. purchased the old Staunton Mall and asked tenants in the area to vacate. The company asked for a rezoning of the area so it could demolish the plot and build it anew with a mix of business and residential spaces. The demolition went through, but the construction did not. Rather, the rubble has sat still for over a year, waiting to be cleared by a contractor.
Augusta Health opens new community clinic in Fishersville
FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - Augusta Health opened a new community clinic in Fishersville with a ribbon cutting on July 18 to help address the primary care shortage many people experience nationwide. The new community clinic on the second floor of the Heart and Vascular Center gives people in the Valley...
Skimming device recently found at Staunton Kroger
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - A credit card skimming device was found at the Staunton Kroger in early July. Kroger called the Staunton Police Department when a skimming device was found in a register’s credit card reader at the self-checkout kiosk. According to court documents, the specific keypad had been...
Martinsville Middle School teacher publishes book on Patrick County history
PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - In Patrick County, there are hundreds of stories that make up its town origins and people who paved the way for the next generations. A Martinsville Middle School teacher took a deep dive into the county’s records, publishing her first book about its history over decades.
Brookville's Gary Ferguson not returning to softball, girls basketball teams
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — In a surprise move, Gary Ferguson will not be returning as the head coach for Brookville's softball and girls basketball teams in the '24-'25 school year. The announcement came on Facebook Thursday afternoon, as Ferguson said Brookville administration wanted to move "in a different direction".
'Too much of a coincidence:' Local family believes e. Coli diagnosis came from splash pad
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg family is dealing with an e. Coli diagnosis after what they say was a day of fun at the Riverside Park Sprayground. Chelsea Easterbrook said she brought her kids to the splash pad about two weeks ago. She said her daughter was sick soon after her visit, dealing with stomach issues, so she took her to get checked out.
W&L Student Named a Gold Award Girl Scout
The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England announced that Washington and Lee University student Emma Marvelli ’27 has been named a Gold Award Girl Scout, the highest award earned through the Girl Scouts organization. A native of Barrington, Rhode Island, and a member of the track & field team...
Isra El-beshir Named to the Board of Directors for the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries
Isra El-beshir, director of art museums and galleries at Washington and Lee University, was recently selected as an at-large member of the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) Board of Directors. At-large board members are crucial to the organization in several ways, helping to strengthen the organization among its...
Many state, city government services disrupted by CrowdStrike outage
State and city governments are reporting disruptions caused by a faulty update to CrowdStrike cybersecurity software Friday morning, mainly knocking administrative systems offline and delaying the delivery of some services. State and local governments join the large number of organizations worldwide where operations have been disrupted, a list that includes...
‘Brain Health’ mushroom gummies found to contain illegal hallucinogens
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Mushroom gummies being sold to promote brain function may contain the illegal hallucinogen psylocibin and other harmful ingredients not listed on the label, UVA Health experts are warning in a press release after five people — including a 3-year-old child — were sickened. A spate...
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Possible record stormy stretch of weather unfolding in South
Start your day with the latest weather news. A cold front that marched across the country this week is stalling and has become the focus of a prolonged period of wet weather in the southern U.S.
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