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Abortion access in Virginia two years post-Dobbs
Whole Woman’s Health President and CEO Amy Hagstrom Miller says the number of Florida-based patients seen at the Alexandria WWH clinic has increased by 600 percent since the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Photo by Amy and Jackson Smith. Support C-VILLE Weekly. C-VILLE Weekly is Charlottesville’s...
Virginia RDF facility operated by WIN Waste closes
A refuse-derived fuel plant in Portsmouth, Virginia, operated by a subsidiary of WIN Waste Innovations shut down on Sunday. The plant's closure means the Southeastern Public Service Authority, which serves several Virginia counties, now must send more of the waste it handles to landfill. The facility incinerated the fuel to...
Walking for Jorge: Adoram walks to fight against suicide
Back in June, Adoram 1029, members of the Rosa of Sharon Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Stars came together to honor a loved one lost by bringing awareness to suicide prevention. The organization, alongside the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention Virginia Chapter, held a suicide prevention walk at Kings Fork Middle School on Saturday, […] The post Walking for Jorge: Adoram walks to fight against suicide appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Biden blames foreign travel for debate debacle, says he almost fell asleep on stage
President Biden on Tuesday blamed foreign travel for his poor debate performance, saying that he almost fell asleep on the stage last week. “I wasn’t very smart. I decided to travel around the world a couple of times … shortly before the debate,” he said while talking to donors at a fundraiser in Virginia. “I didn’t…
Virginia dental practices experiencing dental hygienist, educator shortages
Dental practices in Virginia are facing scheduling backlogs due to a shortage of both dental hygienists and dental educators, according to a July 1 report by WAVY 10. At Howell Dentistry in Suffolk, Va., the earliest available appointment for a routine cleaning is in February, a backlog of six months.
Imperfect debater but strong on economy, Trump supporters say
(The Center Square) – His view of the presidential debate while out on a hot Friday for the campaign trail stopping in Virginia was like many across America. Jim, a retiree from Norfolk, said, “I thought they were pretty much ridiculous. I didn’t get a whole lot out of it, and it wasn’t my idea of what a debate should have been. It was more of a mudslinging contest between both candidates.” ...
Local Drag Performers Crowned with ‘Virginia Pride’ Titles
Virginia is home to new drag royalty following the Virginia Pride Pageant on Sunday. Judges named local drag artists Celestia Cox as Miss Virginia Pride, Keante Armon Black as Mr. Virginia Pride and Javon Love as Mx. Virginia Pride in front of a packed crowd at Godfrey’s in downtown Richmond.
Registation opens for Senior Olympics
Online registration opened July 1 for the 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. There are 83 events during 15 days of competitions, Sept. 14-29. Events include sports, such as power walking, swimming, and pickleball, and also non-athletic events, such as Scrabble and jigsaw puzzles. Participants must be 50 years of age...
Task force arrests 12 on drug and firearms charges
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A dozen people were arrested on drug and firearms charges Tuesday as part of a round-up. The 3A Narcotics and Gang Task Force and the U.S. Marshal’s Service conducted a warrant round-up in Charlottesville and the counties of Greene, Albemarle and Fluvanna. According...
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