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Maryland named most foul-mouthed state, Virginia ranked fourth
MARYLAND - Maryland has been named the number one state that swears the most, according to a new study. A study released by Wordtips tracked the number of swear words posted on the social media site X, analyzing 170 million geotagged posts to determine the most and least foul-mouthed state. Virginia was named the fourth state that swears the most, with Louisiana being second, and Georgia being the third.
How does voter registration work in Virginia?
This story was reported and written by Radio IQ. Millions of Virginians will vote in this fall’s election. But before you can cast a ballot, you have to register. Voter registration is the process by which citizens register with their state to be eligible to vote. In Virginia there are numerous ways to do so.
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...
ONGOING INVESTIGATION OF FATAL COLLISION IN ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MARYLAND
MECHANICSVILLE. MD - Maryland State Police (MSP) are reporting that on Monday, August 19, 2024, at approximately 6:01 pm, Troopers assigned to the MSP Leonardtown Barrack responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on New Market Turner Rd, in Mechanicsville. The preliminary investigation revealed a collision involving two vehicles. The...
Independence DL Bryce Lee commits to Richmond
A defensive lineman at Independence High School will play his college ball at the University of Richmond. Bryce Lee, a 6-foot-3, 255-pound senior, announced on his Instagram account that he will be a Spider. Over his recruitment, Lee received offers from Jackson State, Miami-OH, Wofford, Troy, Gardner-Webb, NC Central, Howard,...
‘You will be saving a life,’ local shelters urge adoptions amid influx of animals
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Animal shelters are seeing huge influxes of animals, so much so that the Danville Area Humane Society said they have seen an almost 20% uptick in euthanasia at their shelter in 2023, and they expect that number to rise more this year. The Danville Humane Society. as well as the Franklin […]
Dominion changes location of planned Chesterfield gas plant
Dominion Energy announced Wednesday that it’s relocating the proposed Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center to the adjacent site of the retired Chesterfield Power Station. The new site, which sits northwest of Dutch Gap Conservation Area, comes with a 2010 conditional use permit that the county says would apply to the proposed gas plant — allowing the project to continue without public hearings and notices that are part of the county’s permitting process.
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...
Family pleads for help as search for missing 15-year-old girl enters fifth week
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The search for 15-year-old Alaina Hendricks has entered its fifth week, leaving her Campbell County family desperate for answers. Hendricks, who was staying at a group home in Henrico, ran away with another girl and no one has reported seeing her since. Her family is growing increasingly concerned as the days go by without any word from her.
Festival gives attendees a chance to learn about Egyptian culture and religion
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)— This weekend, St. Mina and Pope Kyrillous Church in the Greater Richmond area will host an unforgettable celebration of Coptic Egyptian culture. There are tons of activities for all ages, delicious food and more. Everything kicks off at the Coptic Orthodox Church at 11 a.m. Saturday,...
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