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Virginia school districts address staffing shortages as first day of school approaches
As several school districts across Virginia gear up for their first day of classes -- some schools are starting the semester fully staffed while others are still working to fill gaps in their faculty.
Internet providers cross railway lines, while courts determine new law’s validity
Norfolk Southern and CSX have gone to court to challenge a law meant to speed deploying internet across tracks. For now, broadband deployment continues. The post Internet providers cross railway lines, while courts determine new law’s validity appeared first on Cardinal News.
Much of rural Virginia is now growing younger, not older
The net in-migration of younger adults has been significant enough that the median age has now fallen in 35 Virginia localities, most of them rural, most of them in Southwest and Southside. The post Much of rural Virginia is now growing younger, not older appeared first on Cardinal News.
Department Of Defense Engineer From Virginia Charged With Taking Classified Documents: Feds
An engineer from Istanbul living in Virginia who worked for the Department of Defense has been accused of taking classified documents without permission, federal authorities announced on Tuesday.Falls Church resident Gokhan Gun, 50, a civilian engineer for the DoD, has been charged in federal court…
State Police will increase patrol on Route 460 this weekend as students head for college
There are 222 miles of U.S. Route 460 between Petersburg and Christiansburg, and the Virginia State Police plans to patrol every inch of it this weekend as college students start returning to school for the fall semester. This week, VSP announced “Operation College Safe Return” will be run Aug. 16-17 along that highway transversing at least eight counties, five cities and five incorporated towns. The agency said Route 460 was chosen because of its proximity to seven...
33rd Down Home Family Reunion returning to Richmond’s Abner Clay Park for food, fellowship and fun
"We are intentional about building a cultural bridge from West Africa into the Americas -- reconnecting African people everywhere through music and dance, through food, ways, traditions, through material culture and through just the unity that we have in historic Jackson Ward," Janine Bell, president and artistic director for the Elegba Folklore Society, told 8News.
65-year-old woman dead, three others injured after head-on crash in Chesterfield County
According to the Chesterfield County Police Department, the crash happened on Buford Road around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Two vehicles were heading in opposite directions when they hit each other head-on.
What's the weekend weather outlook for Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro? Find out here
STAUNTON – The weekend forecast is going to be hot, humid with a potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms. But when Sunday arrives, the temperatures begin to drop. A preview of next week's forecast calls for milder temperatures in the high 70s. In the meantime, enjoy your weekend and check back in at The News Leader Monday morning for the week-ahead forecast. ...
Young adult, juvenile arrested in carjacking investigation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Two people have been arrested in connection with a carjacking in Charlottesville. The Charlottesville Police Department says officers were called to the area of 7½ Street SW and Pine Street around 10:10 p.m. Aug. 14. They were called with a report of a carjacking...
Principal Unveils Mascot and Colors for New Charlottesville Middle School
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Buford, soon to be Charlottesville Middle School, will have a new mascot. Principal Rodney Jordan revealed the new mascot and nickname, “Young Knights,” along with new school colors of orange and black, during a 7th grade Town Hall. The name is...
Norfolk casino again on city’s agenda and other Virginia headlines
“Long-planned Norfolk casino once again on agenda for city review.” — Virginian-Pilot “1-year-old Virginia girl killed in Prince George’s Co. crash after Amber Alert, police chase.” — WTOP “Four years after Democrats overhauled Virginia’s elections, Youngkin says they’re safe and fair.” — Radio IQ “Hunter to serve jail time for killing Richmond’s beloved ‘Hollywood buck’.” […]
Former UVA baseball player Chris Newell making strides in Dodgers organization
Although he’s yet to join 2023 second-round pick Jake Gelof in MLB.com’s top 30 prospects list for Los Angeles, former Virginia Cavaliers baseball player Chris Newell is certainly garnering some attention in the Dodgers organization after his 23 home runs in 97 games with the Great Lakes Loons.
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