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‘Nobody knows and nobody could know right now’: Political analyst on Vice Presidemt Kamala Harris’ chances of winning Virginia
“The truth is nobody knows and nobody could know right now,” said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, to 8News. “Any polls that come out now should be discarded, because we don’t know who the vice presidential candidate is and people haven’t had a chance to get to know Harris better.”
Roanoke man to serve five years in prison for 2023 shooting death of teenager
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke man was sentenced Tuesday for the 2023 shooting death of a teenager, according to Roanoke City Circuit Court. Ronald Bonds III, 33, was sentenced to ten years with five years suspended after he was found guilty of felony shooting in a public place with injury and felony possession of a firearm by a violent felon. Bonds will serve two years of supervised probation for each charge upon his release, according to court records.
Dairy Queen, GEICO help make miracles for CHKD
Area Dairy Queen franchisee, Mitch Sandlin, owner of Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen (MADQ), a collection of 15 local DQ restaurants, has recently surpassed $1.8 million towards a pledge of $5 million to the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters made in 2020. A Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen news release noted that the MADQ team is […] The post Dairy Queen, GEICO help make miracles for CHKD appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Shine Hair and Fashion show to celebrate beauty, community
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Shine Fashion and Beauty Collab promises to bring a blend of theater, dance and design to the catwalk Saturday in Roanoke. Greg Addison is the brainchild behind the event and the owner of Hair Attitudes Salon. He joined Here @ Home alongside his assistant Monique Ingram.
Historic African American School Reopens Doors to Serve Children Once Again
Fifty-eight years ago, Calfee Training School closed its doors as a Jim Crow-era institution for African American children in Pulaski, Virginia. This September, it will reopen as a community and cultural center serving all Pulaski County residents, regardless of race or income level. Its first priority will be to address the county’s status as a […]
Kyron Drones doesn't sugarcoat expectations for Virginia Tech in 2024
Expectations are always high for each college football team when a new season begins. It's a fresh start for everyone regardless of how well things went or didn't go the previous season. As Virginia Tech turns the page to 2024, expectations are high for the first time in some time...
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