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Phil-Ins: A Roundup of Nonprofit News (July 2024)
There is no shortage of great things happening in Virginia’s nonprofit community. From coffee shops with a purpose to mega millions in charitable giving, keep on reading for this month’s Phil-Ins. Regenesis Adds Coffee Shop to Its Ministry. The newly opened Market Street Coffee House in Petersburg is...
Virginia menhaden fleet files motion to dismiss lawsuit
Virginia-based Ocean Fleet Services and Ocean Harvesters filed a “motion to dismiss” a $2 billion lawsuit against seafood giant Cooke Inc. of New Brunswick, Canada, that claimed the firm violated U.S. foreign ownership laws with the acquisition in 2017 of Omega Protein in Reedville, Va. The lawsuit, filed...
Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed most election bills of any governor in the first half of 2024
Thirty-eight bills related to elections passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly in the first half of 2024. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed 13 of these, the most vetoes of election-related legislation by any governor during the period. Despite the vetoes, the 25 new laws related to elections adopted this year are the most of any state with a divided government.
Former Teen Venture Executive Director indicted on drug, conspiracy, forgery and other charges
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Former Executive Director of the Richlands Teen Venture program, Ann Marie Burks has been indicted on multiple charges including conspiracy, forgery, and distribution of narcotics among others. The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office reports that hundreds of hours of investigation have gone into the indictment, leading to the arrest of Burks on […]
Free dental clinic coming to Wise County July 19-20
WISE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A free dental clinic will take place in Wise County on July 19 and 20. The Mission of Mercy dental clinic will offer free dental services including cleanings, fillings, oral surgery and x-rays at the event. Limited denture repairs, relines and simple partials will also be available. The event will […]
Buchanan Co. Cop Shop Clean-Up to help send children to 4-H camp
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is helping young people involved in 4-H go to camp. On Wednesday, the 4-H Cop Shop Clean-Up will take place at the sheriff’s office in Vansant. During the event, members of the local 4-H extension will wash police and first responder vehicles from around […]
Open Burn Ban implemented in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – An immediate ban on all open burning activities has been implemented in Tazewell County due to increased wildfire concerns. Tazewell County Administrator and Director for Emergency Management, Eric Young has reportedly instituted the ban with the goal of heightening safety measures and addressing the increased risk of wildfires, which has been […]
Pounding Mill man charged for mulitple felonies
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) – A man from Pounding Mill has been indicted for 6-count felony indictments from a recent Tazewell County jury. 46-year-old Jason David Osborn faces 4 counts of child cruelty, neglect, and abuse – 1 count of strangulation of another person and 1 count of shooting a firearm or missile in or at a building with people in it.
Bristol, Virginia considers outlawing camping on city-owned property
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — People experiencing homelessness were on the minds of City Council members as they discussed a change to the public camping section of the city code in a called meeting Tuesday. Current city code states it is illegal to camp on sidewalks and right of ways. The code details what qualifies as […]
TBI: Missing Kingsport boy found safe
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Nova Rice has been found safe. Previous: KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for a Kingsport boy. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 7-year-old Nova Rice was last seen on Monday wearing a blue tie-dyed shirt with a smiley face and blue […]
2024 NCAAF Cheat Sheet: Virginia Cavaliers Stats & Odds
The Virginia Cavaliers seek improvement in 2024 coming off back-to-back three-win seasons under head coach Tony Elliott. Expectations are extremely low, with the Cavaliers projected for only 4.5 victories. However, they’ll face their share of challenges in the new-look Atlantic Coast Conference, which welcomes SMU, California and Stanford. Virginia...
Local high school students help with upkeep at Chilhowie Town Park
CHILHOWIE, Tenn. — Students from local southwest Virginia high schools gathered at the Chilhowie Town Park to help with upkeep around the grounds. The students are a part of Upward Bound, a program that serves students in underrepresented areas. The program offers students opportunities to visit colleges and universities,...
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