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Seeking information on missing Missouri teen who may be in Virginia
HOWELL COUNTY, Mo. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A search is underway for a missing teenager from Missouri who may have traveled to Virginia. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is looking for 17-year-old Abigail Lawless. She is a resident of Howell County in Missouri. According to a release, Lawless...
Virginia among programs tracking '26 DL Trey Giddens
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- A spring visit to Virginia led to a camp showing for class of 2026 defensive lineman Trey Giddens, and the communication is continuing. The 6-foto-2, 275-pound Giddens holds several offers, including ones from Marshall, West Virginia and Liberty, but it is Virginia and Old Dominion in communication the most with the Green Run High prospect.
Poll highlights partisan differences of commonwealth voters
(The Center Square) — A Roanoke College poll was released Tuesday, revealing insights into the commonwealth's political makeup and the wide gulf between Democratic and Republican popular opinion. “One big takeaway continues to be the chasm between the views of Democrats and Republicans,” said Harry Wilson, senior political analyst for the institute and professor emeritus of political science at the college. “None of it is new, but it is remarkable that partisans interpret everything through different lenses.” ...
Disc Golf World Championship debuts in Virginia
BEDFORD, Va. – The Disc Golf World Championship is making its debut in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with Bedford County and Lynchburg hosting the prestigious event for the first time. The championship is set to kick off on Wednesday, bringing the top disc golfers to the area. Nate Heinold,...
Virginia data centers consume too much water, and things will only get worse with AI
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. A thirsty potato: According to private records obtained by the Financial Times through freedom of information requests, data center facilities in Virginia have experienced a significant increase in water consumption in recent years. The rise of generative AI could exacerbate this issue, potentially contributing to an environmental disaster in the making.
UVA Cancer Center 1st in State to Offer New Lung Cancer Treatment
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (UVA Health) – UVA Cancer Center is the first healthcare provider in Virginia to offer a newly approved immunotherapy – which supercharges the body’s immune system to fight disease – to treat small cell lung cancer. The federal Food and Drug Administration approved tarlatamab...
Free summer concerts again draw thousands
The free summer concerts in Cape Charles Central Park are drawing large crowds again this year, despite bad weather causing one show to be canceled and others to have some decreases in attendance. Approximately 3,000 people attended the concert by the Deloreans — a popular 1980s tribute band — on...
Trump jokes about Mark Robinson’s weight at North Carolina rally
Former President Trump joked Wednesday about North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s weight at a Tar Heel State rally. At the beginning of the address to his supporters in Asheboro, N.C., Trump turned left in the direction of Robinson while standing on the stage and said, “Thank Goodness, Mark lost a lot of weight…
State revokes Chesapeake daycare’s license, leaving parents scrambling
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Commonwealth of Virginia has revoked the operating license for Childtime Learning Center in Greenbrier after inspectors found repeated violations at the business over a four-month period. Parents of children enrolled in daycare at Childtime found out via a letter Tuesday night that the business off Eden Way will shut its […]
Kempsville HS teens create business, win national competition
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Four Virginia Beach teenagers took an assignment to new heights, and won a national competition for their efforts. Amira West, Amaya Hammill, Yasmine Marsden, and Chloe Hoffman, 16-year-olds who go to the Entrepreneurship and Business Academy at Kempsville High School, were tasked with creating a business idea to solve a problem, so they created SheClasp, a device that helps users clasp jewelry easily, like bracelets and necklaces.
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