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New ventures spark West Virginia econoimc development boom
West Virginia attracted $10 billion in private sector investments between 2022 and 2023, a 50% increase over the previous four years. Projects like Form Energy's battery manufacturing facility in Weirton and Nucor's steel mill in Mason County are both expected to create hundreds of jobs. The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen...
Students, families make last-minute preparations for first day of school
BALTIMORE -- Students in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County and Howard County are going back to school on Monday.But, the day before, the Target in Pikesville was packed with families grabbing last-minute supplies. "There are a couple of things that we needed to fill in, but really, I was happy that we ended up coming here because the bulk of what we needed, we really got," said Mariam Sobol, from Pikesville.Marion Dickerson was shopping for her grandchildren. Pastor Donnell Cunningham was finding school supplies for students in his church."The list is way at the bottom of the bag," Dickerson...
Maryland State Police investigating deadly crash in Prince George’s County
LANHAM, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash that took place early Sunday morning in Prince George’s County. According to MSP, shortly before 2 a.m., troopers from the MSP College Park barrack responded to the area of westbound Route 50 near the ramp to southbound I-495 for […]
45th Takoma Park Folk Festival coming to town with live music, food and more
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The annual Takoma Park Folk Festival is set to return this September, and residents can expect an experience of “community” and “culture.” The festival, which is free to attend, will be held at 7611 Piney Branch Road on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This […]
Injured Bald Eagle Plucked From River in Daring Rescue By College Staffers in Maryland (WATCH)
A bald eagle, injured and alone near the Chesapeake Bay, earned an A+ for the staff at Washington College after they made a daring rescue along the rocky banks of the Chester River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Two weeks ago, David Kramer noticed a post on Facebook asking if...
Boutier, Maguire Named to Europe Solheim Cup Squad
DURHAM, N.C. – For the ninth straight Solheim Cup, Duke women's golf will be well-represented as a pair of Blue Devils – Celine Boutier and Leona Maguire -- were named to the 2024 European Cup team on Sunday following the conclusion of the 2024 AIG Women's Open. Boutier...
Staunton man among 21 Virginia State Police Academy graduates
Graduates of the Virginia State Police Academy have received their first-duty assignments. Hayden Mick, 28, of Staunton, was among the 21 troopers who graduated from the 141st Basic Session on Friday in a ceremony in North Chesterfield County. Mick will be assigned near Staunton in Augusta County. During the 30...
2 adults found dead in home while 4 children unharmed: Md. police
Frederick County Police are investigating the deaths of two adults in New Market after deputies responded to a home for reports of a shooting Sunday morning, according to a news release from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Around 7 a.m., police responded to the 7000 block of Mandalong Court...
Driver killed in Woodbridge crash had gasoline in cab
A man who died in a fiery crash in Woodbridge, Virginia, had placed gasoline in the passenger area of the car before it caught on fire, according to Prince William County police. The crash happened just before 7 p.m. on Friday at the intersection of Old Bridge Road and Occoquan...
Alexandria Closes Park Near J.D. Vance’s Home
Alexandria has closed Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park in Del Ray at the request of the U.S. Secret Service. The park is near the home of Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance. The closure started Sunday, along with traffic restrictions on East Del Ray Avenue between Commonwealth and Clyde avenues....
Former executive of Virginia benefit program charged with stealing $4.8 million
A Virginia man was arrested this week and charged with embezzling more than $4.8 million from a Virginia-based birth-injury program. John Hunter Raines, 38, of Providence Forge, was the chief financial officer and deputy director of the Richmond-based Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program. Raines was arrested Thursday and has...
State hands out ‘draft plan’ for cell phone-free education
We now have a better idea of what the state is looking for from school districts, when it comes to building a ‘cell phone-free’ education. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released its draft guidance for districts late on Monday, Aug. 19, detailing both what they’ve heard from residents over the last month and what […] The post State hands out ‘draft plan’ for cell phone-free education appeared first on Farmville.
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