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Man charged after allegedly hitting wife who received flight upgrade
A man flying from Seattle to Anchorage has been arrested for allegedly hitting his wife after she received an upgrade to sit in first class, court documents reveal.Roger Allan Holmberg Sr. was flying with his wife, who has not been named, on an Alaska Airlines flight on July 2, according to an affidavit by a special agent with the FBI's Anchorage Field Office. The couple from the Williamsburg, Virginia area were flying to Anchorage for an event related to his ministry, according to WAVY-TV, which reported that Holmberg is a pastor and gospel singer. Witnesses recalled multiple incidents between Holmberg and...
Profile: Virginia Musical Museum & Music Hall of Fame
Nestled in the back of Peggy and Buddy Parker’s piano store in Williamsburg, the Virginia Musical Museum & Music Hall of Fame traces the lineage of recorded music through collected artifacts. From nickelodeons and organs, to the first voice recording by Thomas Edison, the couple has collected rarities for around 50 years, and displayed them for the public since 2013.
Grant funding to help mark anniversary of American Revolution
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A free, Charlottesville-wide event is getting some money to help mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. On Thursday, Virginia Humanities announced more than $162,000 in grants for 20 nonprofits across the Commonwealth. Locally, the University of Virginia is getting $7,500 to support the Cville Puzzle Hunt 2025.
Pinpoint Weather: Periods of rain Thursday, drier weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A weak front will linger near the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, providing the region with scattered showers and isolated storms. However, a stronger front will bring changes by the end of the week. Expect periods of rain on Thursday as scattered showers and isolated storms impact the region. Overall, it will be cloudy […]
Seed to Sale | Some hemp farmers believe Virginia's law changes were needed, while still unsure of industry's future here
RICHMOND, Va. — On July 1, 2023, a slate of sweeping changes to the hemp industry took effect in Virginia amid a crackdown to better regulate hemp-derived products and consumer goods in the state. Hemp, while similar in look to marijuana, tests below 0.3% Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. Because of its...
Autism M&A Activity Continues to Rebound, as ABA Therapy Company Behavioral Framework Buys BCPS
M&A activity in the autism treatment industry appears to be picking up. On July 22, private equity-backed ABA Connect announced that it acquired ABA Therapy of Houston, bumping its footprint to 12 facilities across Texas and Colorado. Then, on July 24, Behavioral Framework announced it acquired Behavior Consultation & Psychological Services (BCPS).
Virginia home sales down slightly in June, but listings up 25%
The Virginia Home Sales Report, published recently by Virginia Realtors, found that home sales in the state declined slightly in June compared to the same month last year. According to the report, 10,018 homes were sold statewide this June, 974 fewer than were sold in June 2023. But, the report also indicated that overall sales activity across Virginia in 2024 was slightly outpacing the first six months of 2023 even though mortgage rates have been higher this year than last year.
VDH lifts recreational water, fish consumption advisory for Roanoke River
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — On July 24, the Virginia Department of Health reports the recreational water and fish consumption advisory for the Roanoke River has been lifted effective immediately. The advisory was issued after the release of chemicals from an industrial fire that occurred in South Hill earlier this...
Two faces of summer: Sticky-stormy replaces hot and dry in Virginia — for now
This week brings a reprieve from extreme heat and relief from severe drought — more like most recent summers in our region. The post Two faces of summer: Sticky-stormy replaces hot and dry in Virginia — for now appeared first on Cardinal News.
Riverine Master Naturalist Chapter seeking 2025 candidates
The Riverine Master Naturalist Chapter will open applications this fall for candidates for its 2025 basic training class, which will run from early January through mid-April next year. The Riverine chapter, one of 30 chapters in Virginia, describes itself as a “home to an enthusiastic contingent of those from the...
Delegate asks VSP to aide investigation into Myrtle Beach killing of Roanoke teen
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke) has asked Virginia State Police to offer assistance to South Carolina authorities in the investigation into the murder of Roanoke teen Jakolbi Taylor. July 20, the student of Roanoke City’s Patrick Henry High School was killed while in Myrtle Beach.
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