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The road to the nomination, presidency runs through Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia already promises to play a big role in the general election on the Electoral College Board. But, it could a big decider in how the Democrats proceed with the presidential nomination. Both senators of the commonwealth, Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, have endorsed Vice President...
Swimming advisory extended for part of Lake Anna, other sections added
The swimming advisory issued by the Virginia Department of Health for the North Anna Branch of Lake Anna has been extended, along with the addition of a swimming advisory for the Upper and Middle sections of the Pamunkey Branch of Lake Anna.
Verona woman pleads guilty to stealing $372,000 from ailing father, avoids prison
STAUNTON — A woman who stole over $372,000 from her ailing father, then violated her bond by allegedly selling his truck to raise cash for an attorney, pleaded guilty last week in Augusta County Circuit Court. Ashley E. Cook, 47, of Verona, was convicted on a charge of financial exploitation of a mentally incapacitated adult. Ten additional forgery charges were not prosecuted. ...
Virginia Supreme Court dismisses earned sentence credit case
The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled against a man who claimed the state’s Department of Corrections wrongly withheld credits for an earlier release by using a date “well after his arrest” as the point he started earning the credits instead of his arrest date.
Harrisonburg man found guilty in connection with mysterious death
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg man that authorities say was responsible for the mysterious death last summer was found guilty of an amended charge. According to online records, a jury yesterday afternoon found Aaron Christopher Gordon Jr. guilty of voluntary manslaughter after a six-day trial in Rockingham County Circuit Court.
Va. Court of Appeals: Stuarts Draft man's attempted murder conviction will stand
RICHMOND – The state Court of Appeals has upheld an Augusta County man’s conviction on attempted first-degree murder charges after he tried to burn up a camping trailer in which his ex-girlfriend was sleeping. In a ruling issued Tuesday, the court also upheld Danny E. Hearn Jr.’s conviction for violating a protective order the woman brought against him after he threatened to kill her several times and stalked her. Hearn, of Stuarts Draft, was sentenced in 2022...
Augusta Solar, landowners were rejected in 2019. The lawsuit lasted nearly four years.
VERONA – In May, the Augusta County Planning Commission declined to recommend Augusta Solar, a proposed large scale solar energy system in Stuarts Draft. It was not the first time the project was turned away. In 2019, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors rejected Augusta Solar in a 4-3 vote. At that time, the project was 2,700-acres with visual buffers included. Now, the project has been reduced to 1,600 acres with visual buffers. ...
'Away for the Day': Staunton school system rolls out cell phone-free classroom policy
STAUNTON – When students return to school on Aug. 7, they will be required to power off and put away their cell phones, according to Staunton City Schools "Away for the Day" cell phone policy for the 2024-2025 school year. The new policy follows Gov. Glenn Youngkin's Executive Order 33, which aims to reduce or...
Former Highland County administrator indicted on felony embezzlement charge
A former Highland County administrator who was investigated by Virginia State Police after tens of thousands of dollars of county funds went missing was recently indicted on a felony charge. Roberta A. Lambert, 65, is accused of stealing an estimated $20,000 in 2022 and 2023. Lambert is charged with embezzlement of public funds, according...
Custom framing manufacturer expands to Frederick County
Framebridge, the leading manufacturer for direct to customer framing, selected Frederick County for its new manufacturing hub. This is the company’s second facility on the east coast in addition to the studio in Richmond, Kentucky. The new Framing Studio is located at 155 Aviation Drive in Winchester and will...
Stanley Elementary names assistant principal
~ Press release provided by Page County Public Schools. LURAY, July 23 ― With more than 20 years of leadership and instructional experience in public education for Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Rockingham County Public Schools, and Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, Lee Purnhagen has been selected as the new Assistant Principal for the 2024-2025 school year at Stanley Elementary.
Shooting on Lankford Avenue in Charlottesville leaves one person injured, police say
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - An investigation is underway in Charlottesville after someone was shot Tuesday night. The Charlottesville Police Department says the shooting happened on Lankford Avenue just before 9 p.m. Upon arrival, officials found one person had been shot. That individual was taken to UVA Medical Center. Their condition...
Michael Vick and his daughter showed up at NSU to inspire budding flag football stars
NORFOLK — There are 11 states where flag football is sanctioned as a girls varsity high school sport, and women’s flag football scholarships are offered at 25 NAIA colleges, while five NCAA Division III colleges will sponsor it in 2025. And in 2028, flag football will become an Olympic sport. Sunday afternoon, nearly 75 girls, ages 12 and older, showed up to Norfolk State’s Dick Price Stadium ...
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