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Momentum grows for cell phone bans in schools
Cell phone bans for schools are surging across the country as educators and state lawmakers look to tackle learning loss and reduce distractions, but within the movement there are significant divisions. New York City, Los Angeles and the state of Virginia have all moved to forbid student phones from classrooms in recent weeks, despite…
New poll shows Trump leading in 'battleground' Virginia
(The Center Square) — Another pre-shooting poll conducted before the New York Times/Siena College poll, whose results were released Monday, shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump flip-flopped, with Trump leading Biden by 3%. Virginia Commonwealth University’s Summer 2024 Commonwealth Poll, conducted between June 24 and July 3, revealed 39% of respondents indicating they would vote for Trump if they had to vote then and 36% saying they would vote for Biden. The Times/Siena College poll, conducted in the days just prior to...
Actual State Fair of Virginia competitions: Perfect grilled cheese, duct tape design
Competition categories are open for both adults and youth, as well as 4-H and FFA. Competition guides for creative and culinary arts as well as horticulture and field crops were released today. “We’re excited about the diversity of all the competition categories, and we know our competitors enjoy the creative...
Virginia Woman Wins Six $30K Prizes In One 'Pick 5' Drawing
A Virginia woman who played the same five numbers on six separate tickets is feeling lucky after winning $180,000 playing Pick 5.Latoya Burke has a magical set of numbers that led to six $30,000 wins on a ticket sold at Tinee Giant on Jackson Avenue in Chesapeake. Google Maps street viewThe winni…
Virginia Legislators, parents celebrate hundreds of millions in funding to avoid child care cliff
During the COVID-19 pandemic the federal government gave Virginia millions to support child care improvements and help get parents back to work. That money has dried up. But parents and kids are celebrating the solution the state approved this year. The Children’s Museum of Richmond was filled with the celebratory...
Anti-Israel group with alleged terrorism ties ordered by judge to turn over finances
An anti-Israel group is being ordered to open its books and produce sprawling records on its finances as part of an investigation led by a state attorney general into its alleged ties to Hamas, a Virginia judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Richard B. Campbell for the Richmond Circuit Court ruled that American Muslims for Palestine is […]
A new regional humanities center announced at WHRO Public Media
Norfolk, VA (July 15, 2024) — Today, Virginia Humanities and WHRO Public Media announced a new regional humanities center in Hampton Roads headquartered at WHRO. Named “Virginia Humanities at WHRO,” this new partnership will amplify stories from across Hampton Roads and illustrate the ways the humanities bring communities together and foster dialogue and understanding.
VDH issues an Algal Mat Alert in the Shenandoah River
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced an Algal Mat Alert for the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. The alert extends for just over 11 and a half miles from Deer Rapids Bridge to Strasburg. Where recreational users of the Shenandoah need to be alert, aware, and avoid the...
State Fair competitions for blue-ribbon bragging rights are now open
DOSWELL, VA (VR) — Cut flowers, duct tape, grilled cheese and Plymouth Rock are all part of competition categories at this year’s State Fair of Virginia, which will be held Sept. 27 through Oct. 6. Competition guides for both adult and youth creative and culinary arts, horticulture and field crops, as well as 4-H and FFA competitions […] The post State Fair competitions for blue-ribbon bragging rights are now open appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Frank Kilgore, Southwest Virginia’s ‘Unofficial Chamber of Commerce,’ Dies
This story was originally published by Cardinal News. When St. Paul lawyer Frank Kilgore felt that the high test scores of Southwest Virginia students weren’t getting enough attention, he called up newspapers across the state — not to pitch a story but to buy $10,000 worth of ads trumpeting his region’s accomplishments.
Virginia’s Top Business Ranking Set to Boost Real Estate Market, Says Expert
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Virginia is celebrating a major accolade as CNBC named it the number one state for business. The recognition is expected to have a significant impact on the real estate market. “Maybe it can help us be the number one state for real estate, which is a major part of business,” said Michael Guthrie. The positive ranking is anticipated to attract both people and employers to vibrant communities like Charlottesville, contributing to the real estate market.
Primark opens first store in Virginia
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Primark, the international clothing retailer from Ireland, opened its doors to DMV customers on July 16 in the Tysons Corner Center, its first Virginia location. The Tysons Corner Center said the store officially opened at 11 a.m., welcoming its first customers with a free tote bag and complimentary […]
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