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Dog found tied to tree in hot weather outside pet store in Colonial Heights
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WWBT) - Colonial Heights Animal Control is seeking details about a dog who was tied up to a tree out a PetSmart last month. Animal Control responded to the store on June 29 and found the dog outside in 90-degree weather. “The canine seems to be a...
Help Us Find the Official Dog of 804 Day
Do you know a Very Richmond dog that embodies the spirit of our region? Style Weekly is partnering with 804 Day: Richmond’s Biggest Block Party to find a four-legged friend to help celebrate. Whether it’s their charm, style, unique story, or most Richmond attitude, we want to see what...
Dominion, Chesterfield County weigh ‘site suitability’ for natural gas plant proposal
Aliya Farooq lives in Chesterfield County within a three-mile radius of a proposed site of a natural gas-fueled electricity generation plant, a potential source of air toxins she’s concerned about after 20 years of living with her late in-laws, who had lung issues. She, her physician husband and their kids saw the toll of those […] The post Dominion, Chesterfield County weigh ‘site suitability’ for natural gas plant proposal appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
NCAA Basketball: 5 bounce-back teams, 5 teams with question marks entering 2024-25 season
Team with question marks No. 5: Virginia Cavaliers. The Virginia Cavaliers are somewhat of a wild card entering 2024-25 -- and certainly, a team with no shortage of question marks come November. Gone are leading scorer Reece Beekman and big man Ryan Dunn, who have both departed to the NBA....
‘It’s close to my heart’ Stanardsville celebrates Fourth
STANDARDSVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Despite some warm weather, Main Street in Stanardsville was absolutely packed as the convoy of floats and other vehicles made its way through the tiny town. Stanardsville celebrated Independence Day with a parade, music, raffles and food. “It’s the best day to be an American and...
White supremacist groups must pay more than $2 million in damages to ‘Unite the Right’ victims, appeals court rules
On Monday, a federal appeals court ruled white supremacist and nationalist groups will have to pay an more than $2 million in punitive damages to people who suffered physical or emotional injuries from the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Bald eagle soars home after beating potentially fatal injuries
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WVIR) - Newport News witnessed a special homecoming today. A bald eagle—found back in mid-March—has returned to the skies after spending some time at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro. When the Center received the eagle, she was badly injured, with a large laceration...
No eyes, nine lives, blind feline feels fine
STAUNTON, Va. (WVIR) - Pat Trice rescued a unique cat. She was going on vacation to Myrtle Beach when she saw the advertisement for it. “Being the superintendent of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, I’m very familiar with working with individuals who are blind, with children who are blind,” Trice said, “and I thought, you know, maybe this is a cat I should adopt.”
Tom Sox Suffer Late Defeat to Lumberjacks in 10 Innings
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) –The Tom Sox lost a heartbreaker on Wednesday in extra innings as they fell to the Covington Lumberjacks 7-6. This loss came on the heels of a series split with the Harrisonburg Turks, who were just two games behind them in the Valley League Southern Division. The Sox had a chance, entering play Wednesday to widen their advantage, but it was their play in the late innings that let them down.
Heat warning: Augusta County, Staunton could reach triple digit heat index Friday
Augusta County is under a Heat Advisory until 8 p.m. Friday evening. The high temperature is expected to be around 95, with a heat index of 101, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS advises people to stay hydrated and stay in an air-conditioned room if possible. Stay out...
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