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Brunswick 13-16 stars go 1-2 in state tourney
The host Brunswick team ran into some strong competition in the Virginia Babe Ruth 13-16 year old tournament in Lawrenceville but fought hard to compile a 1-2 record. The team fell 14-2 to Lakeside, the defending state champions, in their opener before rallying to top Western Branch 9-7 in an elimination contest on Saturday. Brunswick was bounced from the tournament after falling 9-4 to Winchester on Sunday.
Republican states adopt more voter list maintenance bills than states with Democratic trifectas and divided governments
Fourteen states adopted new laws related to maintaining accurate voter registration rolls in the first half of 2024. Ten of these bills came from states with Republican trifectas, two from states with Democratic trifectas, and two from states with divided governments. New laws in five states expand data-sharing procedures or...
Why Youngkin wasn’t chosen as Trump’s running mate, and what’s next for Virginia’s Governor
“Mr. Vance is far more of a converted MAGA Republican, and that’s very appealing to not only Mr. Trump, but to the constituencies he is trying to reach out to,” Karen Hult, Professor of Political Science at Virginia Tech, told 8News.
About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia
Virginia's royal governor, Lord Dunmore, offered freedom to any enslaved laborers who enlisted with the British. After the war, those Black Loyalists were evacuated to Canada, where their legacy is still honored today. The post About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
2024 JMU Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
James Madison was arguably the best Group of Five team in 2023, despite being in just its second year in the FBS. The Dukes went 11-1 in the regular season, with their only loss being to App State in overtime. Due to NCAA rules for teams transitioning to the FBS, JMU couldn’t play for the Sun Belt Championship. But the Dukes were able to make an appearance in their first ever bowl game, which resulted in a loss to Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl.
Rockbridge Area Relief Association shares diaper drive update
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Rockbridge Area Relief Association has extended its diaper drive to give more people an opportunity to donate. The drive has collected 10,000 diapers so far and was supposed to wrap up on Sunday. Donations can be dropped off at RARA’s donation bin on Spotswood...
Inaugural APEX Program Draws Diverse Class of Future Law Students
This summer, Washington and Lee University School of Law launched its inaugural pre-law program for college students interested in law school. The program, called APEX (Achieving Potential and Excellence at W&L Law), is designed to increase underrepresented college students’ access to legal education and law school by providing instruction covering the law school admissions process, LSAT preparation, law school classes, and legal career opportunities.
Volleyball Named to AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll
LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Washington and Lee University volleyball program was honored for its academic excellence during the 2023-24 academic year, as they earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, the organization announced Wednesday afternoon. The Team Academic Award was instituted during the 1992-93 academic year and...
Virginia man convicted in 2021 Marion murder
A Virginia man was convicted of first-degree murder, and other charges, for the 2021 murder of Teresa Greer. 40 year old Jason Whittaker was convicted of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty. His sentencing is scheduled for November 21 where he will be facing a maximum of two life sentences plus 15 years. Greer’s body was found in a fire-damaged home in Marion on North Chestnut Street.
Portsmouth business sues Virginia ABC over drink to food ratio requirement
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — If you're drinking liquor at a restaurant in Virginia do you order enough food? In a recent lawsuit one Portsmouth restaurant argues that the guidelines that set the ratio for food-drink sales are too restrictive. Restaurants with mixed-beverage licenses can't have more than 55 percent of...
Afton Mountain Vineyards under new ownership
AFTON, Va. (WVIR) - Afton Mountain Vineyards is now operating under new leadership. As of this May, Brad and Yelena Dickerson have taken over the business. The duo said they were drawn to the vineyard in part because of the property’s beauty. “We went to visit the property and...
Nonprofit addresses solutions to educational concerns
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A local nonprofit is looking for ways to improve students’ academic performance as a new school year draws closer. The latest state education report found a drop in literacy rates as well as an increase in absenteeism in both Charlottesville and Albemarle County. City of Promise, a local nonprofit, is seeking to turn that around in 2024.
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