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Reservations for Hunting Opportunities at Virginia State Parks Open Sept. 3
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation manages Virginia State Parks which offer hunting opportunities each year to select parks. Managed hunts are a key tool in managing the deer population and herd health. Participating hunters are asked to support this effort by following harvest guidelines associated with each hunt. New this year is a hunting […]
Parents / Kids Ask Virginia Supreme Court to End Racially Divisive School Board Policy
A group of diverse parents and their children are suing the Albemarle County School Board for enacting discriminatory policies and indoctrinating students in radical ideology. In 2019, the school board enacted a policy that violates students’ civil rights by treating them differently based on race, and by compelling them to affirm and support ideas contrary […]
NW Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland At Risk for Hail, Severe Weather Saturday
Baltimore, MD – Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the Baltimore area this Saturday afternoon, bringing with them the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and power outages. Residents across western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and northwestern Virginia are advised to stay weather-aware throughout the day. According to the...
Labor Day weekend deals: Consumer tips to save in the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Labor Day weekend offers retailers another holiday to promote discounts in-stores, visits to local parks and attractions. As costs continue to burden families, DC News Now found some timely picks to save some cash for Labor Day weekend. “We all want to enjoy those experiences out there; whether it’s going […]
Boar’s Head Virginia Plant Apparently Received Multiple Citations
JARRATT, Va. – By now, you may have heard about the listeria outbreak believed to be connected to Boar’s Head deli meats. Well, it has been learned that dead bugs and mold were found at the plant in Virginia. Between August of last year and August of this year, federal meat inspectors documented black mold […] The post Boar’s Head Virginia Plant Apparently Received Multiple Citations appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Soggy Labor Day Weekend will help drought conditions ahead of cooler temps next week
Friday will be a muggy and warm day with temps rising into the upper 80s. Dew points in the oppressive zone will give us that late summer feel. Remember to stay hydrated especially if you plan on being outside for most of the day. With the heat and humidity of the day, a few pop-up […]
Virginia Tech swim & dive reveals 2024-25 schedule
BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech swimming & diving head coach Sergio Lopez Miro released the team’s 2024-25 schedule on Thursday afternoon, The Hokies will host four dual meets and the Virginia Tech Invitational, along with a men’s Last Chance Meet, at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center. The teams kick...
Tacofest is back to support Huddle Up Moms next Saturday
Just about everyone loves tacos, and we all appreciate our mothers – now for a third year Huddle Up Moms, the local non-profit that provides education, connections to resources and support for expectant and new mothers, will hold “Tacofest,” at Elmwood Park next Saturday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Meteor spotted in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early Friday
(WCYB) — A meteor was spotted in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early Friday. News 5 has received several reports of a boom with the fireball. We have viewer video from both Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and looking toward Greene County, Tennessee. One video shows a meteor falling from...
FOIA Friday: Pursuits for UVA shooting report, Richmond records continue
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 […]
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