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Woman pretends to be psychic, helps extort $4 million from Maryland man who embezzled money from DC employer
WASHINGTON — A 35-year-old woman was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison Thursday for her part in an extortion scheme that resulted in a Maryland man embezzling more than $4 million from his D.C. employer. Gina Rita Russell, who is originally from New York, is the sixth...
Review: Not in Kansas Anymore: Tornado Tastes Like Aluminum Sting at CATF
It’s hard to discuss Harmon dot aut’s play Tornado Tastes Like Aluminum Sting, being presented by the Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown, WV. dot aut shares their principal character’s autism, ADHD, synesthesia, and lack of gender specificity. The play is professedly, and clearly, an effort to speak up for these intersectional identities, but the result is hard to come to grips with, and perhaps harder than the playwright envisioned.
Student-achievement notes, 7/18/24 edition
• The following local students earned degrees during recent commencement exercises at Shenandoah University. Claire Beck of Vienna earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Caitlin Pyne of McLean earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Nicole Seal of Vienna earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Michael Davis of McLean earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Roza Ahmad of McLean earned a doctor of pharmacy degree. Fatimah Aldubaisi of Oakton earned a doctor of pharmacy degree and a master of business administration degree. Shahrzad Ashena of McLean earned a doctor of pharmacy degree and a master of science degree in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. Mahtaub Darvish of Oakton earned a doctor of medical science degree and a master of science degree in physician-assistant studies. Emily Fowles of Vienna earned a doctor of pharmacy degree and a master of science desgee in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. Sarah Guthrie of McLean earned a doctor of medical science degree.
Senate candidate Cao says that anything south of Loudoun and Fairfax is ‘Southern Virginia’
Earlier, he called Staunton's newspaper "podunk" and said it was "ridonkulous" to drive to Abingdon for a campaign forum. The post Senate candidate Cao says that anything south of Loudoun and Fairfax is ‘Southern Virginia’ appeared first on Cardinal News.
Volunteers needed for creek cleanup project on July 27
Members of the Washington County Clean County Initiative and the Creek Cleanup Project are looking for volunteers to join them on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon for a clean-up event. The event will be held at the Hancock Boat Ramp, off Canal Street. Volunteers are encouraged to...
District renews contract with behavioral consulting organization for Bester Elementary
The Washington County Board of Education voted Tuesday to renew a contract with a state behavioral consulting organization that provides behavioral health services to Bester Elementary School. The contract was originally awarded in August 2022, and the board voted 4-3 to renew it from now until June 30 of next year. After the vote, district associate superintendent Jennifer Webster showed a presentation on the benefits of board-certified behavioral analysts in Bester Elementary. Members April Zentmeyer, Darrell Evans...
Police officer, 2 women shot after basketball game in southwest DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. Police Union officer and two women are injured after shots were fired late Thursday night following a basketball game in southwest D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said. Just before 11:30 p.m., officers were monitoring a basketball game in the 1200 block of Canal...
House of the Week – 7/19/24
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Dog stolen from vehicle in Southeast DC reunited with owner, person of interest sought
WASHINGTON (7News) — A dog reportedly stolen out of a parked vehicle in Southeast D.C. almost a week ago has been reunited with its owner, according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials. Police said Friday that 'Theo', a two-year-old Shih Tzu, was found after suspects broke into a woman's...
The Health Plan opens scholarship program to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine students
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — There is some exciting news for medical students looking to attend what is the largest medical school in West Virginia thanks to one local organization. For over a decade, the Health Plan has provided over $3 million in scholarships to over 50 medical and nursing students who plan to practice in […]
Tygart Lake water levels hit record low amid ongoing West Virginia drought, Corps of Engineers reports
BUCKHANNON — The ongoing drought in West Virginia has caused Tygart Lake’s water levels to plunge to a record low, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports that no measurable precipitation has been recorded since July 5, resulting in...
Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
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