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The Great Race passes through Purcellville
On Tuesday June 25, The Great Race came to the Walsh Family Farm in Purcellville, a little after noon. Ken Walsh, a previous participant, showed some of the racers and attendees the Walsh collection, which included dozens of 409-powered Chevrolets and drag cars. The lunch stop at the Walsh Family Farm was catered by the Purcellville Pub.
“But I advocate for the citizens of the town” – Planning Commissioner Nedim Ogelman
At the Purcellville Planning Commission on June 20, commissioners asked why there was a need for a Request for Quotation for a Historic Downtown Master Plan and Design Guidelines proposal. It was subsequently amended to a Request for Qualifications and reissued on May 30 with a due date of June 12. There was no council discussion in public or vote about putting out the RFQ.
Firey Accident Near Route 55, Driver Not Seriously Injured
The Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a tractor trailer accident on July 4th that involved no significant injuries. The truck was involved in an accident near Route 55 and burst into flames. Local fire companies extinguished the fire, and the driver was able to walk away. Photo and information...
Virginia’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in advancing universal broadband access plans, officials say
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Amid a national movement to close the digital divide, Virginia continues to lead the way toward universal broadband access. Broadband providers, vendors, state officials and other stakeholders heard about Virginia’s progress in extending broadband infrastructure during the Mid-Atlantic Broadband Summit in Richmond in June. Last summer, Virginia netted $1.48 billion in […] The post Virginia’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in advancing universal broadband access plans, officials say appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Bill to improve water quality introduced to State Water Commission
Do you know what's in your water? A bill that was recently introduced to the State Water Commission is centered on eliminating some of the dangerous contaminants you may find in your drinking water was just presented to the state water commission.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth fined $545,000
The Virginia Lottery has issued penalty fees for regulatory violations. US.- The Virginia Lottery has issued penalty fees totalling $545,000 against Rivers Casino Portsmouth for regulatory violations over the past year. The settlements were reached after minors were found in the casino in May and voluntarily excluded persons in December and January. The regulator also found deficiencies in accounting and surveillance controls, and lapses in revenue reporting and table game operations.
Youngkin administration denies FOIA request from member of own task force
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has called for more transparency as the state looks for new ways to handle the growing costs of a program that provides tuition-free college to spouses and children of military veterans killed or disabled as a result of their service. However, Youngkin’s administration isn’t practicing full transparency itself. Kayla Owen — a […] The post Youngkin administration denies FOIA request from member of own task force appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Pinpoint Weather: Hot and humid with p.m. storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Hot and humid conditions will impact Southwest and Central Virginia on Friday. Showers and storms are possible during the afternoon and evening. For Friday, Heat Advisories will go into effect from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. for counties along and east of the Blue Ridge. Highs will be in the upper […]
How to define Southwest Virginia? Here’s one way, and it’s probably controversial
A Big Stone Gap resident proposed a definition, so we drew a map to show what that would include — and what it wouldn't. The post How to define Southwest Virginia? Here’s one way, and it’s probably controversial appeared first on Cardinal News.
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.
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