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Wet weekend begins with heat and humidity climbing back up
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The weekend ahead will be a little on the busy side, with a few days for rain chances. Friday brings our best chance for rain, with showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. It looks like most of the first half of the day is dry, but rain moves into the NRV and Blue Ridge by midday. Central Virginia and Southside sees it a little later, but we're going to see less intense rain.
Virginia retailer retiring, closing business after nearly 50 years
GALAX, Va. — Maurice Vaughan Furniture here is closing after 48 years in business, as its namesake owner is retiring. As first reported by The Carroll (Va.) News, the store is beginning its going-out-of-business sale on Aug. 15 at its 50,000-square-foot showroom at 610 E. Stuart Drive in Galax. The building is available for leasing.
Youngkin unveils new initiative to reduce recidivism, help released inmates re-enter society
On Thursday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) announced he’s launching a new initiative to help returning citizens successfully reintegrate into society. He’s calling it "Stand Tall, Stay Strong, Succeed Together."
Proposed Senate spending plans include funding for projects in Southwest, Southside
Among the projects that would receive funding: improvements around McAfee Knob, a health facility in Lexington and a high school for adults in Roanoke. The post Proposed Senate spending plans include funding for projects in Southwest, Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview : Chatham
CHATHAM, Va. (WFXR) — It is time for our latest Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview tour as we go to Chatham and a look at Chatham High School. Bruce Devlin is in his second season as head coach on the Cavaliers. Last year, Chatham went 7-4 losing in the first round of the Region 2C playoffs to Appomattox. Devlin didn’t have much time to prepare the team for 2023. But the success gave the team more to build on and with a full offseason with Coach Devlin, the confidence is there for the cavaliers to have a big 2024.
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’.” […]
Richmond’s public spending database no longer accessible
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Football Friday 2024 Preview: Heritage Pioneers
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Head Coach: Brad Bradley (13th Year) Last year's record/playoff result:12-3, lost to Phoebus in Class 3 State Finals. Key Players (with position (s)): Ayden Slash, Jr. QB/CB, Tavion Clark, Sr. WR/CB, Emeere Kelso, Sr. WR, Zaid Holloway, Jr. LB, Tyler Reed, Sr. Lineman, Azaiah Wright, Soph. Lineman, Colton Webster, Sr. Def. End, Brayden Morgan, Sr. Linebacker/Running Back.
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...
Youngkin unveils new initiative to reduce recidivism, help released inmates re-enter society
On Thursday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) announced he’s launching a new initiative to help returning citizens successfully reintegrate into society. He’s calling it "Stand Tall, Stay Strong, Succeed Together."
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