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Former SHS football standout remembered for his ‘big heart’ on anniversary of unsolved double homicide
July 18 marked a grim anniversary for Derek Holmes. A year ago on that date, police found 22-year-old Kyonne Edwards, Holmes’ best friend and former football teammate from their time at Smithfield High School, shot to death at Jersey Park Apartments in town. Holmes remembers the day beginning with the sound of his sister’s voice […]
Intermission Beer Co. to host author meet-and-greet Aug. 18
Intermission Beer Company will host a special event on Sunday, Aug. 18, that will include meet and greet author Jackie McCool and her new coffee table book, Beer Dogs Virginia. McCool, a local author, writes books about the intersection of beer and dogs. Her book is a visual journey featuring...
Residents of Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock eligible for septic repair costs
All residents living in the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) area now are eligible for reimbursement of fifty percent of the expense of pumping, maintaining, repairing or replacing on-lot onsite sewage disposal systems. Effective July 1, CSWCD received additional funding to expand its current septic system program to...
Pungo Ferry Bridge closes briefly after tugboat hit
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Pungo Ferry Road at the Pungo Ferry Bridge closed briefly on Friday after it was hit by a tugboat. No injuries or damage to the boat were reported, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department. The captain self-reported to the Coast Guard and the bridge was shut down to check for structural integrity.
"If you're not pushing the envelope, you're not really telling a story:” Little Theatre of Virginia Beach presents provocative shows, 77 years on
Don't be fooled by the name. The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach thinks big. The venue, tucked into a residential neighborhood, seats only 176. Everybody from ushers to actors to the board of directors is a volunteer. But this community theater rooted in 77 years of history isn't shy when it comes to contemporary issues and challenging productions.
South Carolina Surf Soccer club clinches ECNL national title in double OT
RICHMOND, VA (WCIV) — A local youth soccer team won the ECNL league's national championship in Richmond, Virginia Thursday, July 18. The South Carolina Surf Soccer club reportedly won the match 3-2 in a double overtime win.
Drunken Antics At Solomons Tiki Bar Lands Pair From Virginia Behind Bars: Sheriff
Craig Michael Conway, 53, and Alina Pitts, 30, both of Arlington, got some beer muscles while at the Tiki Bar on Charles Street in Solomons, landing them both behind bars. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to investigate an active fight in progress at the popular bar, and upon arrival found Conway accosting and approaching on security staff.
Pair of manatees spotted in the Hague in Norfolk
Two manatees were spotted Thursday morning in the Hague, a relatively rare sight in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk. The sea cows were spotted about 10 a.m. by a Daily Press/Virginian-Pilot staff photographer, who said they were about 6-8 feet long, from the Hague’s pedestrian bridge. A small group of people stopped to watch as the pair floated in the Hague. Just three weeks ago, a manatee ...
Farmville police arrest one suspect in Friday robbery
One person is in custody and Farmville police are searching for a second connected to a reported robbery Friday morning. The Farmville Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call at 6:47 a.m. from a business in the 500 block of E. Third Street, reporting that the clerk had been robbed. According to the report, Farmville […] The post Farmville police arrest one suspect in Friday robbery appeared first on Farmville.
Carl Zimmerman Charged With Multiple Counts Of Assault In MD
Hollywood resident Carl James Zimmerman is behind bars following an incident this week involving his actions outside a business in Leonardtown. According to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a suspicious incident that was reported at around 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 to the 25000 block of Point Lookout Road.
Coming August 1st: Improvements to Databases
The library will be rolling out the new and improved EBSCO databases on August 1st. This is actually an exciting change that should help the whole Reynolds community when looking for academic databases and articles. We know that when an interface changes, it can be somewhat disorienting, but these changes should go a long way towards making the overall experience of using the library digital resources a smoother, quicker process for everyone.
Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment
WASHINGTON (VR) — A historic investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping connect more Virginia students to agriculture by building healthier communities and lifelong learning opportunities. Virginia will benefit from a record-breaking $14.3 million investment in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants awarded to 154 projects in 43 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. These funds […] The post Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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