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HEAT ALERT: Friday brings hot and humid feel-like temps near 105 degrees
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Plan for an even hotter and more humid day to round out the week this Friday. The National Weather Service has posted a heat advisory for the DMV starting at Noon and extending until 8 p.m. The First Alert Weather Team will be on a...
Drought watch continues for Prince Edward, surrounding counties
Even after Thursday’s round of several storms, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties, along with the surrounding counties, remain in a moderate drought. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a drought watch on Monday, July 1, highlighting the “abnormally dry” weather and lack of rain in at least the short-term forecast through July 7. […] The post Drought watch continues for Prince Edward, surrounding counties appeared first on Farmville.
‘There’s no quitting me’: Virginia school board member sentenced for Jan. 6 riots will not resign
FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A Frederick County school board member, who was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, said he will not resign, despite calls from critics. “There’s no quitting me,” said Miles Adkins, who represents the Shawnee District. “You have ups and downs in your life. You […]
Dog found tied to a tree outside of Colonial Heights PetSmart, Animal Control looking for information
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) — Colonial Heights Animal Control is looking for any information on a dog found tied to a tree outside of a local PetSmart in over 90-degree heat. On Friday, June 29, an Animal Control officer responded to a local PetSmart for report of a dog...
Success and adventure were in the cards for VCU’s Stephen Custer, who helped build a key program in the School of Business
Poultry and blackjack are among the colorful elements in the longtime educator’s journey. From corporate heights to casino nights, Stephen Custer has enjoyed a career that has been anything but ordinary. Now 82, Custer, Ph.D., has served for nearly two decades as an assistant professor and director of the...
Albemarle County, Charlottesville, UVA announce launch of Climate Resilience Cohort
Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia has announced the launch of the Climate Resilience Cohort, a grant opportunity to fund community participation in preparing for the local impacts of climate change. The initiative seeks up to 10 community-based organizations serving disadvantaged or vulnerable community members...
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