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Richmond school struck by lightning to remain closed all week
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Cardinal Elementary School will remain closed for the rest of the week after it was struck by lightning on Monday evening. The lightning strike sparked a small fire, which damaged the second and third-grade corridors on the first and second floors. Richmond Public School’s operations team...
Christa Mathieu’s research-based internship strengthened her interest in health care
The VCU senior, who is majoring in health services, worked in a lab at the University of Pittsburgh this summer as part of her pursuit of a career in dentistry. Christa Mathieu didn’t anticipate the steep learning curve she would face during her summer internship in the Pittsburgh Undergraduate Research Diversity Program at the University of Pittsburgh, but she was happy for the challenge.
Virginia expands fentanyl prevention program after successful pilot test
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and Virginia first lady Suzanne Youngkin announced Wednesday the expansion of a fentanyl awareness program, emphasizing education and support resources to deal with the overdose epidemic in the Commonwealth. Suzanne Youngkin began the “It Only Takes One” campaign in January in Roanoke, Virginia, as a pilot. Since then, parents have reported […]
Protecting yourself and your home in a lightning storm
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—Experts say having lightning protection on your home is the best and only way to protect it from a lightning strike. “It’s priceless to have. This protects the entire structure,” said Milicent Loehr Lynch, the Vice President of Loehrs Lightning Protection. Over 70,000 insurance claims...
Have a drink and enjoy!
Have a drink and enjoy Handful of Brains! (Tuesday 7-9 PM on WRIR 97.3FM Richmond Community Radio) We’ve got an eclectic mix of music for you including Dawes, Drive-By Truckers, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Mavis Staples & Jeff Tweedy, Bruce Springsteen, Amy Helm, Gregg Allman, Jerry Douglas, David Gilmour, & more!
Two earthquakes reported near North Carolina, Virginia border
SPARTA, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said two earthquakes hit the North Carolina and Virginia border Wednesday morning. According to the USGS, the first earthquake hit 4.9 miles east southeast of Sparta, North Carolina at 12:34 a.m. It had a magnitude of 2.2 and a depth of 4 kilometers.
VA Advised to Take Controversial Winter Dredge Crab Season off the Table Until 2026
Earlier this summer, Virginia fishery managers voted to repeal a 16-year ban on winter dredging for blue crabs, opening the door to possibly allow watermen to dredge the Bay bottom, scooping semi-dormant crabs from their winter slumber. But a state advisory committee now recommends Virginia take a step back from that possibility.
Southwest Virginia epidemiologist warns of increased West Nile risk this season
Va. (WSET) — It's mosquito season in Virginia, and some mosquitos in the state are carrying the West Nile Virus. According to the CDC, there's been a confirmed case in our backyard, in the city of Roanoke. The Virginia Health Department says only 80% of infected people actually know...
A steep price to pay: Virginia's new safety campaign hits drunk drivers right in wallet
RICHMOND – As we head into the final weekend of unofficial summer celebrations – Labor Day – the commonwealth of Virginia has rolled out enhancements to its long-running “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Backed by data from the market-research firm Dynata, this iteration of the 23-year-old program features a website called “What’s the Damage?” that puts a more financial-focused spin on the dangers of drunk driving. At the centerpiece of the campaign is a list...
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