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Trump-backed challenger ousts House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good
Trump-backed state Sen. John McGuire officially ousted House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good (R-Va.) in Virginia's 5th Congressional District GOP primary on Tuesday, following a contentious race that split the chamber's Republicans. Why it matters: Good's loss provides Trump with another win over a lawmaker he repeatedly accused of being...
Fourth of July fireworks safety urged
With the Fourth of July just days away, officials from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs are reminding people about the importance of fireworks safety. There were eight fatal incidents involving fireworks in the nation last year, including one in Virginia. A total of about 9,700 injuries nationally also were attributed to fireworks incidents.
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.
Pikes Peak Lemonade Announces First Franchise Sale
Pikes Peak Lemonade will soon land in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware areas as it expands nationwide through franchising. , known for its flavorful and creative lemonade concoctions and Instagrammable beverage experience, has just announced the sale of its first franchise unit to franchise partner Michael J. Cooke. The new franchise will operate as a mobile model, serving communities in and around Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware.
Bay Region’s Drought Conditions Prompt Fireworks Ban, Fishing Closure
A mostly dry past couple of weeks has led to drought conditions in Maryland and Virginia and has led to a rare fishing closure in part of Virginia and Maryland. One Virginia town on the Bay has even banned lighting off fireworks because it’s so dry. According to the...
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.” ...
Administrations lays plans to one-up America’s largest offshore wind farm
(The Center Square) – Installation of the country’s largest offshore wind farm began in earnest just two months ago off the coast of Virginia, and the Biden administration announced Friday it will be auctioning another even bigger wind energy lease sale off the coast of the commonwealth. Dominion Energy leased the approximately 113,000 acres that would become the site of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project in 2013. After installing two pilot turbines in 2020, the utility began the installation of the rest of its...
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...
Meet the 2024 All-Tidewater Baseball teams
First team ALL-TIDEWATER PLAYER OF THE YEAR Keegan Haesler, First Colonial junior outfielder/first baseman Helped lead the Patriots to their first state title in more than 30 years. Class 5 Player of the Year Class 5 Region A Player of the Year Batted .486 with 47 hits, 34 runs, 24 stolen bases and 22 RBIs. He also had a .565 on-base percentage with 14 walks, 12 doubles, two triples and two ...
VSP to launch ‘Operation C.A.R.E,’ increase patrol for Fourth of July holiday
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — The Fourth of July is just days away and as many get ready to enjoy parties and fireworks, the Virginia State Police (VSP) is reminding drivers to be safe on the roads. According to state police, the 2024 summer driving season had a deadly start, with preliminary numbers showing 13 […]
Senior Extension Agent Rooted in Service
For Senior Extension Agent Adam Downing, summer doesn’t offer much respite from a schedule packed with programming and activities. After a day conducting agroforestry fieldwork in Montpelier – and ahead of a SHARP Logger Program training that he will be facilitating in Elkton – Downing shared reflections about his work for Virginia Cooperative Extension, how he found his way […]
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