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2.2 magnitude quake rumbles Sparta area near Virginia border, US Geological Survey says
A small earthquake shook the Town of Sparta near the Virginia border Saturday morning.With a magnitude of 2.2, it happened around 5:45 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.This is the fourth one in the last month.On June 18, two earthquakes happened in the Sparta area:2.3 magnitude quake happened at 4:41 a.m. 2.3 magnitude quake happened about 30 minutes laterThe following day, the earth rumbled again. This earthquake registered a 2.1 magnitude.Overall, Saturday's earthquake is the 16th recorded earthquake this year in North Carolina.SEE ALSO | 5.1 magnitude earthquake reported in Sparta, could be felt across parts of central North Carolina
High speed chase ends in shooting death of driver
A Charlotte man is dead, apparently from a gunshot after leading police on a high-speed chase across multiple counties before crashing in Surry County. Dashawn Sanchez Samuels, 20, of Charlotte, died in the incident, although it is not clear who fired the shot that killed him. The incident unfolded shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, when a North Carolina Highway patrol officer attempted to stop a blue passenger car on I-77...
Investigators uncover alleged theft ring targeting Walmarts, Sam’s Clubs in at least 10 states
Yorktown, Va. (WTVR) Seven people are in Virginia police custody accused of being part of a sophisticated theft ring targeting retail stores like Walmart and Sam’s Club. Police say the group went from store to store stealing televisions, which they then sold online. “A huge operation for them,” said...
Suspect who attacked gas station clerk with knife during robbery sought by Chilhowie, Va. police
CHILHOWIE, Va. (WJHL) — The Chilhowie Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly attacked a gas station clerk with a knife during a robbery attempt early Saturday morning. A release from Chilhowie police said the attempted robbery took place at around 12:45 a.m. Saturday at an Exxon gas station at 409 Whitetop Road. […]
BVPD searching for 3 persons of interest after shooting on former Virginia Intermont campus
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol Virginia Police Department (BVPD) is investigating an alleged shooting that took place Friday morning on the former Virginia Intermont (VI) College’s campus. A news release from the BVPD said officers responded to the former college campus at around 6:09 a.m. amid reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located a […]
Tennessee football reveals ‘Volunteer State’ edition of Smokey Grey alternate uniforms
Tennessee’s Smokey Grey alternate uniforms are getting a refresh ahead of the 2024 season with the Vols fully unveiling the “Volunteer State” edition of the jerseys on Saturday morning. After teasing the release for weeks – and one leak of the new uniform on the hanger at a local sporting goods store – Tennessee shared a hype video and photos of the new look that prominently feature the iconic tri-star logo on the state’s flag. The main changes to the uniform are an orange version of the flag’s emblem on the side of the shoulders and a bold “Tennessee” across the front above the jersey numbers.
Investigators uncover alleged theft ring targeting Walmarts, Sam’s Clubs in at least 10 states
Yorktown, Va. (WTVR) Seven people are in Virginia police custody accused of being part of a sophisticated theft ring targeting retail stores like Walmart and Sam’s Club. Police say the group went from store to store stealing televisions, which they then sold online. “A huge operation for them,” said...
Heat returns... near 100 next week
LYNCHBURG, Va — Many of our yards finally received a good soaking of rain!. These radar totals on the graphic with this story should be close to what you observed in your rain gauge. The heaviest rain fell east of US 29. Unfortunately, but as expected, the entire ABC13...
Highlands, Oakton, Vienna Woods among division dive contenders
As many as eight local diving teams in the GazetteLeader’s coverage areas are in position to win division championships entering the final week of action in the Northern Virginia Swimming League. Three are in Division I, where Arlington’s Donaldson Run, Oakton and Vienna Woods are tied for first with...
Virginia Pastor Faces Federal Charges for Assaulting Wife on Flight
(WDNews) – Virginia pastor Roger Holmberg Sr., 75, was charged with federal offenses after reportedly striking his epileptic wife on a flight to Alaska. The incident occurred on July 2nd during an Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Anchorage. Holmberg allegedly became upset when he found out his wife had been upgraded to first class. According to an FBI affidavit, Holmberg struck her in the head after an argument over the upgrade.
Skill games remain illegal in Virginia, but some businesses are evading the ban; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia is CNBC’s Top State for Business for record sixth time. Dominion plans a $500 million liquid natural gas storage facility. Roanoke River added to recreation/fish advisories. The post Skill games remain illegal in Virginia, but some businesses are evading the ban; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
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