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Trucking company fined $621K after worker death in Virginia
VIRGINIA — The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s OSHA Compliance fined a Rosemount trucking company $621,600 after a worker died while working in a tanker trailer at a facility in Virginia in March. In July, the state agency issued 10 serious citations to Wayne Transports for violations...
Hear Together: REAL LIFE – Beyond Gunshots: Pathways to Safer Communities
REAL LIFE is a nonprofit that helps create pathways to attain and sustain a thriving life for Virginians who desire change and a different path – whether that be free from addiction, incarceration, or violence. They’re hosting a conference symposium called Beyond Gunshots: Pathways to Safer Communities on September...
Surry SOL scores return to pre-pandemic performance in reading, lag in other subjects
An analysis of Surry County Public Schools’ performance on Virginia’s Standards of Learning tests over the past five years shows the school system has returned to its divisionwide pre-pandemic pass rates in reading but is still behind in all other subjects. The Virginia Department of Education recently released test scores for the 2023-24 school year, […]
Youth Across Maryland Compete in CHAMPS Olympics at Cheltenham Youth Detention Center
Young people from Maryland Department of Juvenile Services’ facilities across the state gathered at the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center in Prince George’s County for their own Olympics-style competition, competing for gold, silver and bronze medals in a range of events. Changing Habits And Making Progressive Strides (CHAMPS) is a rewards-based incentive program for youth who are doing well at their detention or residential facility. The youth had the unique opportunity to demonstrate their athleticism in the 400-meter and 100-meter races, relay races, the standing broad...
Dinwiddie man faces multiple charges after human trafficking investigation
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A Dinwiddie man faces multiple charges following a months-long human trafficking investigation. Curtis T. Thomas, 32, was arrested on Aug. 21 and faces the following charges in Chesterfield:. four counts of receiving money from the earnings of a prostitute. four counts of commercial sex trafficking. one...
Mosquito Madness: Experts offer tips to fend off pests ahead of Labor Day weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—Mosquitos can transmit several diseases to humans, including Zika, West Nile and, in some rare cases, eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). According to New Hampshire’s Department of Health, a man died from EEE in August after being bit. The man’s family said he was healthy, but his condition rapidly worsened.
Alberta VFD, police reports approved
ALBERTA – The Alberta Volunteer Fire Department and Alberta Emergency Services report for July 2024 was presented to the Alberta Town Council by Mayor Robert Hayes, also a volunteer with the Alberta VFD. Volunteers responded to 28 calls. The types of calls were: fire calls dropped – 1, aid...
Storms likely caused part of old downtown Petersburg DMV building to collapse, officials say
PETERSBURG − City officials say weather is likely to blame for the partial collapse of the former Department of Motor Vehicles building in downtown Petersburg. City spokesperson Joanne Williams told The Progress-Index that the debris fell into Brickhouse Run, one of the many streams that meander through and below Petersburg. The stream had...
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