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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.
Va. AG Jason Miyares leads 16 states asking Supreme Court to hear parental rights case
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is spearheading an amicus brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court hear a case centered on protecting parental rights to “make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children.” A coalition of 15 other states has joined Miyares on the brief including Alaska, Florida and Texas. If successful, the […] The post Va. AG Jason Miyares leads 16 states asking Supreme Court to hear parental rights case appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Virginia Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Night results for July 15, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 15, 2024, results for each game:. Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3. Night: 1-6-4, FB: 6. Day: 5-9-5, FB: 6. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Rutter’s to Expand to Virginia
Pennsylvania-based Rutter’s has announced plans to open its first location in Virginia, coming sometime next year. The new site is planned for just east of Winchester, Pa., at the corner of Millwood Pike and Coverstone Drive, reported The Winchester Star. Growing Through New Builds. The new Rutter’s location will...
Fourteen projects in Virginia get millions in loans for affordable, special needs housing
Fourteen projects in Virginia have received more than $22 million in loans for affordable and special needs housing throughout the state. The projects will create and preserve 877 total units for low-income and extremely low-income households. Despite the need, no projects were selected in Staunton, Augusta County or Waynesboro. Three...
Phil-Ins: A Roundup of Nonprofit News (July 2024)
There is no shortage of great things happening in Virginia’s nonprofit community. From coffee shops with a purpose to mega millions in charitable giving, keep on reading for this month’s Phil-Ins. Regenesis Adds Coffee Shop to Its Ministry. The newly opened Market Street Coffee House in Petersburg is...
Caesars Virginia generates over $19 million during the month of June
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Caesars Virginia casino in Danville generated over $19.2 million during the month of June, the Virginia Lottery announced Monday. The Virginia Lottery adds the value is adjusted to deduct any winnings at the casino. The report says over $14 million was generated through slot machine...
Virginia Woman Wins $617K Lottery Jackpot Playing Online Monopoly Game
A Fredericksburg woman "couldn't stop yelling" after winning a six-figure jackpot playing Lottery games online.Myrna Johnson gave her kids a brief scare after playing the MONOPOLY Progressive Jackpots game on her personal device when she realized she had cashed in on a massive windfall.The lucky lo…
Virginia menhaden fleet files motion to dismiss lawsuit
Virginia-based Ocean Fleet Services and Ocean Harvesters filed a “motion to dismiss” a $2 billion lawsuit against seafood giant Cooke Inc. of New Brunswick, Canada, that claimed the firm violated U.S. foreign ownership laws with the acquisition in 2017 of Omega Protein in Reedville, Va. The lawsuit, filed...
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