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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...
Community Rallies to Support Family Grieving the Loss of Teenage Daughter
The Olney community is rallying to support the family of Athena Greco, a Sherwood High School student who tragically died on August 23rd. As of 11:30am, over $11,000 has been raised via GoFundMe to support Athena’s mother in covering “the cost of getting Athena back to Maryland, medical, funeral rent and bills as she will be off of work for sometime to take care of things.” Additional information, per the GoFundMe fundraiser can be seen below:
Jahan Dotson trade can propel Commanders' rookie to immediate superstardom
Adam Peters is aggressive and doing what he believes is in the Washington Commanders' best interests with no sentimental value attached to his decision-making process. Another example of this came when the new general manager traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles. Dotson didn't fit into the team's...
Empowering Women: Halle Berry, Sen. Capito Unite in West Virginia to Champion Leadership and Mid-Life Health
Charleston, W.Va. (BBG) – Actress Halle Berry and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) teamed up in Charleston Aug. 14 to host two events that focused on a better future for women in the state and country. Berry and Sen. Capito first held a “Girls Rise Up” female empowerment event at Piedmont Elementary School on the East End of Charleston.
Skippylongstocking Repeats in Charles Town Classic
Replicating if not somewhat surpassing his victory in the 2023 Charles Town Classic Stakes (G2), Daniel Alonso's Skippylongstocking took charge in the $1 million, 1 1/8-mile race Aug. 23 and scored a blowout victory over longshots Velocitor and Komorebino Omoide . The winner's time of 1:50.34, about a second and...
Squad Member Summer Lee Says Pelosi Wrong That Harris Should Govern From Center: ‘Progressive Ideals’ Are ‘What Average American Wants’
Pennsylvania Democrat Rep. Summer Lee said she does not agree with former Democratic Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi that party nominee Vice President Kamala Harris must govern “from the center” if elected in November, saying instead that Americans prefer progressive left ideas and policy. On the...
Samuels Public Library Adult Programming Events for September
You can find and register for all library events on our website, www.samuelslibrary.net. The Library will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day. In person. We will meet at the Shenandoah River State Park Visitor Center. Did you know that one out of every three bites of our food, including fruits, vegetables, chocolate, coffee, nuts, and spices, is created with the help of pollinators? Join us as we review tips for capturing great photographs of our summer pollinators including butterflies, bees, dragonflies, and more. We will begin with a review of when, where, and how to photograph these flying wonders. Following the review, we will head to the field to practice these techniques. All types of cameras from smartphones to professional cameras and levels of photographers are welcomed. State Park parking fee rules apply for attending this program. The Library has a limited number of LVA state park bags with passes. Availability is not guaranteed.
Ledo Pizza Opens ‘Corner Shoppe’ in Downtown Silver Spring
Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe has opened another Montgomery County location at Giant Food (1280 East West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910), and serviced by Ledo Pizza at 7435 Georgia Avenue in NW DC. Ledo opened its first Montgomery County Corner Shoppe location in Olney last year and followed it up...
Greenbrier Off The Auction Block, An HIV Mystery And A Camping Ban That Targets The Homeless This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we’ll hear from Governor Jim Justice about efforts to auction off his Greenbrier Resort – and what he says is behind it all. Plus, why health officials worry that HIV infections in rural West Virginia are going undetected – and spreading. We’ll...
WVDOH supports landmark land purchase in Blackwater Canyon
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has welcomed the U.S. Forest Service’s recent acquisition of a 2,700-acre land tract in Blackwater Canyon. The WVDOH, in collaboration with Gov. Jim Justice and various federal, state, and local partners, is actively involved in completing the Blackwater Loop Trail project. This project aims […]
One Dog, Two Birds Rescued After Resident Alerted of Fire by Webcam
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at Prism Pl. in Gaithersburg on Saturday evening. According to MCFRS Spokesperson David Pazos, crews were initially dispatched at 6:51pm on Saturday for an apartment fire on the terrace level. Crews forced entry into the apart net and extinguished a kitchen fire.
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