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Blacksburg Town Council member arrested on election fraud charges
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A Blacksburg Town Council member has been arrested on four fraud indictments, according to Virginia State Police. Liam Joseph Watson, 24 of Blacksburg, surrendered to state police July 24, 2024 after indictments were handed down by a Montgomery County grand jury. At the direction of the...
Target 7: Averett University staff facing pay cuts after millions of dollars mismanaged
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - More than half of Averett University staff members have taken a temporary pay cut this summer. This comes after an employee mismanaged millions of dollars in the university’s budget. Averett placed a temporary furlough pay for all 12-month, fulltime staff and all 12-month, fulltime administrative...
Brain discovery may catch Alzheimer’s, epilepsy in its nets
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Mysterious net-like structures that surround select neurons in the brain may be the key for better understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, schizophrenia and other neurological disorders, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests. The structures, called “perineuronal nets,” play a critical barrier function that is essential for neurons to communicate correctly, UVA’s new research finds. When these nets were disrupted in lab mice, the mice suffered seizures, as seen in epilepsy, and developed changes in the brain as seen in Alzheimer’s. The findings suggest that problems with the nets could be contributing to those conditions and other neurological disorders. And that gives scientists an exciting new avenue to explore as they seek to develop better treatments for some of the most devastating diseases that afflict the human brain.
Virginia Tech basketball adds recruiting coordinator Blake Wetherington
While it has not been officially announced by the school, Virginia Tech's Men's Basketball program appears to have hired another staff member in Blake Wetherington. Blake just appeared on the HokieSports website and should take the place of recently departed Matt Olinger. Wetherington joins Virginia Tech from Arkansas, where he...
State Democrats push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of Virginia's congressional delegation are calling on Gov. Youngkin to support an expansion of an IRS program that would let Virginians file their federal taxes for free.Why it matters: A 12-state pilot of the IRS' Direct File program that launched this tax season had overwhelmingly positive reviews and saved participants millions in filing fees, Axios' Emily Peck reported.Now, all 50 states are invited to participate in an expanded program for next tax season. The big picture: In a letter sent to Youngkin last week, Virginia's congressional Democrats urged the governor to work with the General Assembly and federal...
Stuarts Draft woman pleads guilty to child neglect and welfare fraud
STUARTS DRAFT, VA (Rocktown Now) — A Stuarts Draft woman has pled guilty to 1 charge of child neglect. In October of 2022, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about an unresponsive infant at an unlicensed daycare center operated by Denise Stewart at her house.
Youngkin Announces Continued Job Growth With 15,000 New Jobs Added in June
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 15,000 in the month of June, totaling 258,000 more jobs since January 2022. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained […]
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA scrambling to find space for dogs in its care
The Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA has seen an alarming increase in the number of animals brought to the shelter, and the organization is scrambling to find space for canines in its care. The shelter currently has more than 450 animals in its care; it only has 65 kennels for dogs on...
Long & Foster agent named to Va. real-estate regulatory body
Gov. Youngkin has appointed René Fonseca, an agent from Long & Foster Real Estate’s McLean office, as a member of the Virginia Real Estate Board. Fonseca leads the Fonseca Group at Long & Foster with his wife, Deborah DeMoss Fonseca, and son Daniel. “René’s appointment to the Virginia...
Gary Allen Burks: Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On April 29, 1967 Private First Class Gary Allen Burks was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. He is remembered by the people of Virginia. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect and equality for all. Casualty date: April […] The post Gary Allen Burks: Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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