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Dog-breeding research company to be sentenced for inhumane treatment of Beagles and environmental violations
Following its guilty plea, Envigo will pay the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case. Envigo, an Indiana-based Beagle-breeding company for research purposes and one of the largest suppliers of laboratory animals in the United States, pled guilty to violating the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA) by neglecting thousands of dogs at its breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia. The company will be paying a fine of more than $35 million, representing the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case, according to a news release.1.
Help needed in stocking Lake Gaston area pantry Community Cupboards
One tool ensuring citizens have a meal when needed is the Lake Gaston Ladies Club and Lake Gaston Lions Club-sponsored Community Cupboards. stocked with food supplies, allowing people to find a meal when the need arises. LGLC member Marianne West brought the Community Cupboard idea to the club a few...
Virginia woman featured on MTV's '16 and Pregnant' found dead
Authorities in Virginia are investigating the death of Autumn Oxley, who appeared on the MTV reality show “16 and Pregnant" a decade ago. Oxley, 27, died last weekend in Sandston, about nine miles east of Richmond. Police said they responded to a medical emergency shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday....
VCU Basketball: Why Jack Clark is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
There’s been a lot of success at VCU, especially since the program joined the A-10 back in 2012. Success has come in multiple eras, under several different head coaches, and with largely different rosters. Last year was the first of another new era under head coach Ryan Odom, and while the Rams missed out on the Big Dance, their 24-win season was far from a disappointment.
Saturday Evening Forecast: Mostly Clear & comfy
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Pleasant late July weather this weekend!. Saturday Evening: Mostly clear, lows in the mid 60s. Sunday: Mostly sunny with low humidity. Highs in the upper 80s. Monday: Mostly to partly sunny, hot and more humid. Isolated afternoon and evening showers and storms possible. Lows in the...
Virginia Inmate Escape: Woman Charged with Felony for Aiding Fugitive
A woman accused of helping a Virginia inmate escape from custody last year was charged with a felony by a Richmond Circuit Court grand jury this month. Sasha Castillo, from Washington, D.C., is facing a felony charge for aiding the escape of a prisoner. The charge is connected to the...
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