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Some convictions overturned in terrorism case against Muslim scholar from Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge has overturned a conviction carrying a life sentence for an Islamic scholar from Virginia who was found guilty of soliciting treason after the Sept. 11 attacks for encouraging followers to fight against the U.S. in Afghanistan. The ruling issued Thursday from U.S. District...
Smoke and heavy fire seen through roof of York County home
YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — York County Fire and Life Safety responded to a house fire on Saturday. Around 4:35 p.m., the fire department was dispatched to the report of a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Nanticoke Turn. Upon arrival, units found a two-story single-family dwelling with heavy fire. Occupants were not […]
Cool things happening on the Shore this weekend
The largest indoor and outdoor arts and crafts festival on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Fresh blueberries available for purchase. Ultimate blueberry pie available for pre-order. Visit https://chincoteagueislandblueberryfestival.com/ for more information. Car and Truck Show at Temperanceville Lodge 121. Temperanceville Lodge 121 together with the Order of the Eastern Star...
Chincoteague Pony Swim 2024: Dates and details announced
The ponies come ashore just south of Veterans Memorial Park at 7427 Memorial Park Drive and parade down to the town's carnival grounds, where the annual pony auction will be held the next day starting at 8 a.m.
Report gives Chesapeake Bay its best grade in decades
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The overall health of the Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, received its highest grade since 2002 in an annual report released by scientists Tuesday: a C-plus. Scientists at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science made special note of Pennsylvania’s efforts to block pollution from entering state waterways. Pennsylvania has faced criticism in the past for not doing enough to stop pollution from flowing into...
Brenden Queen wins a heavyweight fight with rival Connor Hall, takes checkered in a dramatic Hampton Heat at Langley
HAMPTON, Va. — The 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway featured an incredible display of fireworks, the majority of which exploded long after pre-race pyrotechnics graced the Eastern Virginia sky in front of a sellout crowd. The main event on a Saturday night that represented the second leg...
From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business
By Susan Shinn Turner For the Salisbury Post When Taylor Loyd was 13, she had to shop in the plus-size section of the girl’s clothing department. It was pretty slim pickings, she admits. That didn’t stop her from competing in pageants — braces and all. “I was not as much of an outlier as I […] The post From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Norfolk airport travelers still feeling effect of major IT outage
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It was a second day of headaches for passengers at Norfolk International Airport as many of their flights were either canceled or delayed following Friday’s major IT outage. According to the airport’s website, about nine departure flights and 15 arrivals were either canceled or delayed on Saturday. One traveler, Judy Gerber, […]
Kaine addresses Biden's health, 'podunk paper' at Staunton election office opening
STAUNTON – The Democratic Party of Virginia opened a new headquarters in downtown Staunton on Saturday. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was one of several speakers at the opening, addressing President Joe Biden's health and calls for Biden to resign as the party's presidential nominee. Kaine also criticized his opponent in the Virginia senatorial race, Republican Hung Cao. ...
Bernier Takes 2nd Win In Two Days With Granby Triumph
GRANBY, QC – Steve Bernier picked up his second win in as many days on Friday night, winning the NASCAR Modified feature event at the Autodrome Granby Speedway. Samuel Charland finished in second with Francois Bernier, Mathieu Desjardins and David Hebert completing the top five in the 30-lap event.
Infographic for Newport News County: Night Light Exposure Raises Your Risk Diabetes
**Why This Matters to You: **Mobile devices before bed? New research highlights an important and modifiable risk factor that could affect your health and well-being. Take Note: Reducing night light exposure could be a simple way to lower your risk of facing many negative health consequences. You can view the...
In 50 years, Hampton Roads could feel more like Louisiana, new climate map reveals
By 2080, cities in Hampton Roads likely will have a climate more similar to south Louisiana today, according to a map released by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Faculty and researchers used climate-analog mapping, which matches the expected future climate at one location with the current climate of another. Using data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ...
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