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Texan Indicted for Multi-State Cattle Theft Scheme Involving Over $780,000 in Fraudulent Transactions
A recent indictment by a federal grand jury in Charlotte has charged Clint Clifford Sicking, 40, of Muenster, Texas, with engaging in a complex cattle theft scheme that defrauded livestock markets out of $780,000. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Dena J. King for the Western District of North Carolina. The scheme, which spanned several states including North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia, involved purchasing cattle with bad checks and then immediately moving them across state lines to be resold before the fraud was detected.
Senators Warner and Kaine Announce More than $400,000 in Federal Funding for Restoration
On August 21, 2024, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $416,207 in federal funding for the restoration of the west steps of the Sir Christopher Wren Building at William & Mary in Williamsburg. The funding was awarded through the National Park Service’s Save America’s Treasures Grants through...
Chatham Town Council supports Transco pipeline enhancements with resolution
The Town of Chatham unanimously adopted a resolution of support for Williams Companies’s Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company (Transco) Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, which has impacts in Pittsylvania County, on Monday, August 12. The resolution of support, pre-drafted on July 16 in anticipation of adoption, the date on the...
County Sunrise reopens for business
LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) — Wednesday was an exciting day for the folks at County Sunrise as they reopened after a nearly three-month hiatus. The beloved breakfast and brunch spot shut down after a devastating tragedy hit a member of their staff. To prevent employees from losing income, they were absorbed into sister restaurant County Smoak, which expanded from five days a week to seven.
Horrendous Ump Show Unfolds As Controversial Balk Call Leads To Walk-Off Win Right Before Playoffs
The Lynchburg Hillcats were cheated during their Minor League Baseball game against the Salem Red Sox this week when a balk was called in the bottom of the ninth inning with the bases loaded. It was a terrible way to lose a crucial game with the playoffs around the corner. And to make matters worse, […] The post Horrendous Ump Show Unfolds As Controversial Balk Call Leads To Walk-Off Win Right Before Playoffs appeared first on BroBible.
Danville Public Schools see improved SOL pass rates, still lag behind state averages
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The Virginia Department of Education recently released the annual pass rates on the Standards of Learning Assessments (SOL) for the 2023-204 school year, and Danville Public Schools made significant improvements. Danville Public Schools saw a 53% pass rate in reading, which is up from 50%...
Wildcat golfers bested by Bengals
The Dan River golf team opened their regular season this week with a dual match against Bassett at Beaver Creek Golf Course. The Wildcats fell to the Bengals by a match score of 339 to 350. Sophomore Brayson Stowe shot a team-low of 80, while Daniel “Popeye” Howerton carded a round of 85 in his varsity debut. Sophomore Trace Jones shot 88 and Brendan Marshall shot 97 to complete the foursome, while Peyton Crenshaw (99) and Jackson Cassady (105) also competed in the season opener.
Off to the races! Virginia International Raceway hosts biggest race of summer
Va. — Prix is coming back to Virginia International Raceway for an adrenaline-fueled weekend. It all starts Friday, Aug. 23. It ends Sunday, Aug. 25. Learn more in our interview on The Local Vibe, above!. The International Motor Sports Association is a sanctioning body for sports car racing in...
State revokes Chesapeake daycare’s license, leaving parents scrambling
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Commonwealth of Virginia has revoked the operating license for Childtime Learning Center in Greenbrier after inspectors found repeated violations at the business over a four-month period. Parents of children enrolled in daycare at Childtime found out via a letter Tuesday night that the business off Eden Way will shut its […]
Virginia 2023 crime report shows some troubling trends
(The Center Square) — Virginia State Police released its annual Crime in Virginia report, revealing an overall increase in violent crime in 2023 and some troubling trends that could worsen in 2024. In 2023, 20,549 violent crimes were reported in the commonwealth, a near 10% increase over 2022—though the population also grew by about 10% during that time. The number of assaults on officers also rose by nearly 9%, increasing...
Brookville football develops new culture under return of coach Lineburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - One of Brookville’s most successful head football coaches is returning to the program after a nearly 30-year absence. Dr. Mark Lineburg, son of Radford coaching legend Norm Lineburg, will be back on the sidelines this season, leading the Bees for the first time since 1997.
Police search for owners of emu wandering around Roanoke and more Va. headlines
The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “Blacksburg’s Liam Watson, facing election fraud charges, nixes leave of absence from town council.”—Roanoke Times. • “Northern Va. man pleads guilty to making and possessing toxic ricin.”—WJLA. Diabetes is Not From Sweets! Meet the #1 Enemy...
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