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PHOTOS: Central Virginians capture stormy sky, double rainbows on night of severe storms
Central Virginians showed off their photography skills Wednesday night as severe thunderstorms hit much of the area, capturing lightning and rainbows -- and sometimes both in the same image!
Virginia Democrats welcome ‘IUD Express Tour’ in fight for contraceptive rights
A 20-foot IUD inflatable called "Freeda" made a trip to Richmond on Wednesday, July 17, as part of its "IUD Express Tour" traveling state-to-state with the organization Americans for Contraception. The campaign is designed to educate and engage the public on the importance of protecting the right to contraception.
York County judge dismisses ACLU lawsuit challenging Virginia’s transgender student policies
In a significant development regarding Virginia's policies on transgender students, a York County Circuit Court judge has ruled to dismiss a lawsuit against the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and its recently-enacted model policies.
American Muslims for Palestine ordered to comply with Virginia AG records request
(The Center Square) — A Virginia court has ordered American Muslims for Palestine to comply with records requests from Attorney General Jason Miyares' office attempting to investigate whether the group has ties to terrorists. The Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation, also known as American Muslims for Palestine, is affiliated with AJP Action, a group that lobbies for Palestinian rights on Capitol Hill. It’s also the parent organization for National Students for Justice in Palestine, which has chapters at all four of the Virginia...
Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project
RICHMOND, VA — Gov.Glenn Youngkin today announced the allocation of $30.1 million from the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund (TPOF) to the City of Suffolk for the Route 460 Road Improvement Project to support the Port 460 Logistics Center Development in Hampton Roads. This project is said to be vital to the future growth of the […] The post Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Campbell County GOP pushes back against Trump-endorsed national party platform
The local committee has adopted a resolution criticizing the RNC’s relaxed positions on abortion, gun rights and same-sex marriage. The post Campbell County GOP pushes back against Trump-endorsed national party platform appeared first on Cardinal News.
Dippin’ Dots to give free ice cream in Roanoke for National Ice Cream Day this Sunday
ROANOKE, Va. – Dippin’ Dots is inviting everyone to come to the Valley View Mall in Roanoke on Sunday, July 21 for a free mini cup of Dippin’ Dots to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. “We’re thrilled to invite our Dippin’ Dots fans to join us for...
Roanoke father continues search for justice as he visits daughter’s grave site
ROANOKE, Va. – Bobie Casey visits his daughter’s gravesite every July 17 as a reminder to fight for justice. Kyyona Casey was shot and killed four years ago, July 17, 2019. To this day, no arrests have been made. Kyyona’s father, Bobbie Casey reaches out to 10 News...
Woman robbed while waiting for food; car stolen in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Danville Police Department is looking for the person who robbed a woman and stole her car. Around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the Pizza Hut restaurant in the 3000 block of Riverside Drive. A woman reported a male had taken her car and personal items at gunpoint while she was sitting in the parking lot.
At Roanoke's Historically Black Old Lick Cemetery, New Caretakers Confront Old Sins
In recent years, a group of churchgoers has been tending to the cemetery, a "gaping wound" of Roanoke's urban renewal history. On a hot Saturday morning, across parched grassland, Madame Curie sniffs for graves. Curie, a six-year-old Australian shepherd, scours a sloping hillside in Old Lick Cemetery, a historically Black...
Severe Drought Impacts Albemarle, Greene, Madison; Extreme Conditions in Augusta
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of Tuesday, 37% of Virginia is experiencing severe drought, with 11% in extreme drought. Albemarle, Greene, and Madison counties are among those in severe drought. Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Page, Warren, and Frederick counties are facing extreme drought conditions. While recent rain showers have provided some relief, meteorologists indicate that significant improvements are still needed to overcome the drought situation. The prolonged dry spell has raised concerns about water supply and agricultural impacts across the Commonwealth.
Man who escaped Oregon prison 30 years ago was found in Georgia with a stolen identity, authorities say
(CNN) — A man who escaped from an Oregon state prison nearly 30 years ago and stole the identity of a deceased child was captured in Georgia on Tuesday, according to authorities. Steven Craig Johnson, who had been convicted of sexual abuse charges, escaped from a prison work detail...
Afton Mountain Vineyards under new ownership
AFTON, Va. (WVIR) - Afton Mountain Vineyards is now operating under new leadership. As of this May, Brad and Yelena Dickerson have taken over the business. The duo said they were drawn to the vineyard in part because of the property’s beauty. “We went to visit the property and...
Madison Heights Town Center set to open its first apartment building
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A new development is coming to Madison Heights and it's called the Madison Heights Town Center. So far, one of the apartment buildings is finished, and move in begins next week. They're still accepting applications and another apartment building is set to open next...
Bedford remembers: 80 years since the devastating D-Day telegrams arrived
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Wednesday marks 80 years since the town of Bedford learned that many of their loved ones would not be returning home from World War II. Bedford, Virginia had the most deaths per capita nationwide on June 6, 1944, a day we remember as D-Day. But...
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