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Woman buys 6 winning lottery tickets at Virginia convenience store
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A woman in Chesapeake got a $180,000 pay out from the Virginia Lottery last month after buying six winning tickets. Latoya Burke bought her tickets for the Pick 5 game at the Tinee Giant on Jackson Avenue, accoring to a Virginia Lottery release. She chose the...
CDC: Deli meat could be cause for Listeria outbreak that infected 28 people, including two Virginians
Deli meat is being investigated as a possible cause for a Listeria outbreak in the U.S. that infected 28 people, including two Virginians, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Martinsville-area Habitat for Humanity rebrands under Fuller Center umbrella
The housing nonprofit's mission will not change, its president said. The post Martinsville-area Habitat for Humanity rebrands under Fuller Center umbrella appeared first on Cardinal News.
Jonathan Warner wheels in the gold at Commonwealth Games debut
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — It was another beautiful day for Track and Field at the Commonwealth Games. At the Track and Field Able Games, some champions got the gold. Among them was Jonathan Warner, who has been training for this moment for almost a decade. “Started and competed successfully...
Athletes sprint ahead, rain or shine: No dampened spirits at the Commonwealth Games
Lynchburg, Va. (WSET) — Thousands of athletes not only faced off against their fellow runners, but they also dealt with the dreary weather on Saturday. They said it didn't put a damper on their attitude or their performance. Athletes said this weekend means more than just the medals. “Everyone's...
Former Sooners DB Damond Harmon finds new home at Liberty
Former Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Damond Harmon has found a new home in the transfer portal. Harmon was a four-star prospect in the 2021 class, according to 247Sports, and signed with OU in December 2020. Harmon spent two seasons in Norman, his second with Brent Venables as his head coach....
Prince Edward animal shelter plans move forward
Plans for a new animal shelter in Prince Edward County are moving forward. Now we have a price tag, as to how much it’ll cost to design. Now let’s be clear. We’re talking about the design and plan costs here, not the actual construction itself. Once the plans are approved, then the actual project can […] The post Prince Edward animal shelter plans move forward appeared first on Farmville.
Averett University aims to recover from shock financial losses
Averett University (AU) employees are experiencing a temporary reduction in pay this summer as a result of financial mismanagement, according to campus officials. The problem was first discovered during a quarterly financial review. At that time, AU President Tiffany Franks discovered figures not in alignment with the university’s expectations, according to Associate Vice President of University Marketing and Communications Cassie Jones.
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