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Poquoson High School recognized for traffic crash prevention programs
POQUOSON, Va. (WAVY) – Poquoson High School was awarded for their teen-related traffic crash and fatality prevention efforts. On Saturday, July 13 at the annual Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) Awards Banquet, the school was one of 28 award winners recognized. The event took place at James Madison University (JMU). Since […]
Country music event coming to Hanover
Hanover, Va. (WWBT) - Country music lovers have an opportunity to enjoy the music in Hanover on Saturday. Presented by K95, the Hanover Vegetable Farm is hosting the Country Music Festival on July 27. It begins at 12:30 p.m. Artists that will be at the event include:. Gates will open...
Teen Pedestrian Dies In Waldorf Early Morning Crash
WALDORF, Md. — On July 21, 2024, shortly after 1:20 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a report of a pedestrian-involved crash on US Rt. 301, Crain Highway, in the area of Acton Lane in Waldorf. According to a preliminary investigation, a white 2019 Nissan Murano was traveling northbound on...
Portsmouth restaurant challenges Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio, citing casino exemptions
A Portsmouth restaurant filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio requirements that it argues are outdated and unfair for mixed beverage licensees — especially as the state recently welcomed casinos and exempted the gaming centers from such rules. Regulations from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stipulate that a minimum 45% of the total gross sales must be ...
Sunday Overnight Forecast: Clouds increase. Rain arrives before sunrise.
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Daily chance for showers and storms through Friday. With any heavy rain this week, FLASH FLOODING will be a concern. Please be careful on the roads!. Overnight: Clouds increase along with chances of rain. Early evening chance of a shower or storm west. Then rain chances increase before dawn. Rain could be heavy before sunrise. Lows will be in the upper 60s to low 70s. (Rain Chance: 30% growing to 60% before dawn.)
Four Richmond schools set to start class Monday
For the second year in a row, some Richmond public schools are beginning classes early. The Monday start date at four local schools is part of RPS200, an expanded pilot program aimed at combating pandemic-era learning loss. Fairfield Court and Cardinal elementary schools were the program’s first participating schools in 2023; they’re joined this year by Oak Grove-Bellemeade and Woodville.
1st District delegates partake in the Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Delegates from the Eastern Shore joined thousands of politically active Republicans in Milwaukee Wisconsin for the party’s National Convention this week. At the Republican National Convention, which ran from July 15 to 18, delegates selected Donald Trump as the party’s nominee for president and J.D. Vance as its nominee for vice president. The GOP also made key decisions about the party’s political platform. The Eastern Shore’s elected delegates...
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