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Youngkin Signs Legislation Supporting Building Blocks for Virginia Families
Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed ten bipartisan bills, marking a pivotal milestone for Building Blocks for Virginia Families, an initiative designed to expand available child care options and empower working families across the Commonwealth by ensuring parents have the support they need to thrive in today’s workforce. This historic moment for Virginia families took place […]
Local airport official garners statewide aviation accolade
Washington Airports Task Force president Keith Meurlin was among four 2024 Virginia Aviation Award recipients honored by the Virginia Aviation Conference at an Aug. 7 banquet in Chantilly. Meurlin, who took the task force’s helm in 2014, received the Director’s Award from Virginia Department of Aviation director Greg Campbell....
2 California men arrested in Virginia in connection to thefts at high-end stores across 7 states
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives said they arrested two men in Tysons who are part of a high-end retail theft ring operating in states across the country. In a news conference on Aug. 15, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said the group, known as the “Airpod Crew,” is responsible for hitting […]
Myers eyes third major limited sportsman win at South Boston Speedway, Kenny Meadows Memorial Race set for August 17
Jason Myers has won two of South Boston Speedway’s longest and richest Limited Sportsman Division races during his racing career. The Hurt, Virginia resident is hoping to add another major win in the 50-lap Kenny Meadows Limited Sportsman Memorial Feature Race that will headline the Sentara Health Race Night partnering with God’s Pit Crew event on Saturday night, August 17 at South Boston Speedway.
Summer Experience: Rebecca Liu ’25L
Originally from Fishers, Indiana, Rebecca Liu ‘25L attended Purdue University for her undergraduate degree. The summer before law school, Rebecca was a Legal Intern at Simon Property Group in Indianapolis, Indiana. At W&L, during her 1L and 2L years, Rebecca was a Research Assistant for Professor Fairfield, the VP of Media for WLSO (Women Law Students Organization), and a staff writer for the Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice (JCRSJ). Currently, she serves as co-Managing Editor for the JCRSJ. During her 1L and 2L summers, Rebecca worked as a Summer Associate at Fox Rothschild, LLP in New York.
Carroll allots $3.5 million for new pool construction
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors has voted to move forward with the construction of a new swimming pool at a cost not to exceed $3.5 million. Carroll Supervisors initially voted on Sept. 11, 2023 to issue a Request For Proposals for an engineer to design a new swimming pool, two new baseball fields, a basketball court and two pickleball courts at the Carroll County Recreation Park in Hillsville. Carroll County voted 5-1 on August 5 to move forward with construction of a new swimming...
Divinity professors continue vocational calling on Summer Break by serving at youth camps
While Liberty University’s faculty spends a large portion of the school year instructing students in the classroom, Summer Break has provided some professors in the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity the opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth at Christian summer camps. Dr. Keith Oglesby, director of...
New UVA Health clinic open in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Healthcare is expanding in the Hill City with a new clinic. UVA Health opened its asthma, allergy, and immunology clinic in Lynchburg on Wednesday. It's inside UVA Health Nephrology at 103 Clifton Street. Dr. Timothy Kyin said this will provide more options for people struggling...
Man injured in Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man is injured after a Friday shooting in Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department. Police say crews received reports of shots fired around 7 a.m. in the 1700 block of Hanover Avenue NW. According to police, a man was found suffering from a gunshot...
Roanoke federal courthouse is moving toward being renamed to Reuben E. Lawson Building
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Richard H. Poff Federal Courthouse in Roanoke may be renamed to the Reuben E. Lawson Federal Courthouse. This July, Congressman Cline cleared the bill to change the name with the Speaker of the House. Now the bill must be passed by the full House...
Wet weekend begins with heat and humidity climbing back up
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The weekend ahead will be a little on the busy side, with a few days for rain chances. Friday brings our best chance for rain, with showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. It looks like most of the first half of the day is dry, but rain moves into the NRV and Blue Ridge by midday. Central Virginia and Southside sees it a little later, but we're going to see less intense rain.
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