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Popularity of home schooling remains high in western Virginia
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Three Franklin County moms and the children they teach gathered at a park in Rocky Mount Thursday morning to share their experience with home schooling. Like thousands of public and private school students in western Virginia, they’re now getting back to their books, even if...
Retired US Army Sergeant In Virginia Wins $958K Lottery Jackpot After 21 Years Of Service
A veteran who served in the Army for more than two decades can retire a little easier after winning a near million dollar Virginia Lottery jackpot.When Chester resident Christopher Leydic - also a veteran lotto player - saw that the Cash 5 with EZ Match game reverted to it's $200,000 starting …
Trump whistleblower-turned-Democratic House candidate accused in FEC complaint of violating federal law
EXCLUSIVE — Eugene Vindman, a Trump whistleblower-turned-Democratic congressional candidate in Virginia, is facing a Federal Election Commission complaint over his campaign’s allegedly illegal coordination with an outside group. The complaint, filed with the FEC on Wednesday by the Functional Government Initiative, calls for the agency to investigate Vindman, the Democrat’s campaign, and a political action […]
Felons Caught With Cache Of Weapons, Drugs During St. Mary's County Investigation, Sheriff Says
A yearlong investigation into reported drug sales in the region led to the arrests of the trio, and the seizure of cocaine, weed, pills, and weapons. John Kevin Fitzgerald Reed, 60, of Charlotte Hall;. James Nathaniel Reed, 77, of Mechanicsville;. Francis Lavern Reed, 55, of Mechanicsville. All are facing multiple...
One Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Leonardtown
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On August 23, 2024, at approximately 2:11 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a single motor vehicle accident in the area of Hollywood Road and Leonard Hall Drive. When crews arrived, they found the vehicle off the roadway crashed into a tree with no entrapment. A...
Residents rally against gas plant in Chesterfield, VA
While data centers in northern Virginia help run the world’s computers, small communities throughout the Chesapeake Bay region are experiencing the immediate effects. Dominion Energy hopes to bring reliability to ratepayers as more data centers strain the power grid and climate change brings intense weather. As part of that effort, the utility plans to put a new gas natural plant in Chesterfield, VA. But the surrounding community, which lives with two existing gas plants and had a coal plant in its midst for 79 years, says enough is enough.
Colonial Heights Animal Control asking for help after abandoned puppy found tied to building
Colonial Heights Animal Control is asking for help from the community as it work to determine who abandoned a puppy and tied it to the side of a building in the city.
Countdown to 8 Sports Blitz: Highland Springs Springers
When it comes to Highland Springs football, one word comes to mind: success. The Springers had yet another standout season last year, advancing to their second consecutive state championship game. Despite a late comeback, they fell to Freedom 42-34. However, as the 2024 season approaches, Highland Springs is determined to return to their third straight state championship game and secure another title.
Sole of the city: Cherry Blossom Foamposites honor DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DMV gets its own kicks courtesy of Nike and rapper Wale. The tennis shoe giant has teamed up with the Maryland native to release the Cherry Blossom Foamposite shoe to honor the DMV area. The shoes will only be available for D.C., Maryland and Virginia...
Legislators open study into university land grabs that exploited Black Virginians
Virginia's universities are recognized among the best in the nation. But their expansion has often displaced adjacent communities. Now, a legislative committee is looking into what impact state universities had on their neighboring Black communities. The Commission to Study the History of the Uprooting of Black Communities by Public Institutions...
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