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'Looks really nasty': Spotted Lanternflies leaving behind sticky mess
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Some people in our area are in a bit of a sticky situation. The invasive spotted lanternflies, which are all across the state, are leaving behind a mess on cars and patios. The nice term for it is 'honeydew.' Essentially, what this is, is the...
Could This Right-to-Counsel Program for Evictions Become a Statewide Model?
While the sense of what makes a place a home can be strong, Jana Hobbs knows how fragile the ability to remain in a home can be. From a transient childhood to a portion of her younger adulthood spent unhoused and on drugs, to coping with mental health issues, Hobbs has had to overcome obstacles to create the sense of home she has now with her longtime partner, their grandson and puppy in an apartment on Richmond’s North Side.
Food Lion Invests $365 Million to Renovate Stores in North Carolina and Virginia
Salisbury, N.C. — With a $365 million capital investment, Food Lion has enhanced the customer shopping experience with remodeled stores in the greater Raleigh-Durham, N.C., area and Mecklenburg County, Va. On Aug. 21, Food Lion will hold ribbon-cutting events at 167 stores in the greater Raleigh-Durham market, which is among the fastest growing areas nationwide.
Man arrested for burglarizing 7 Virginia churches
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — A man is being charged for burglarizing multiple places of worship throughout Fairfax County. Over the span of four months, Steven Hildner broke into and burglarized at least seven churches throughout Virginia, according to police. The burglaries began on April 11 and continued through Aug. 12.
Trump campaign office burglarized in Virginia: suspect with criminal history identified
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. - A burglar who was caught on camera inside the Trump for President campaign office in Virginia has been identified as 39-year-old Toby Shane Kessler. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office recently announced it has issued an arrest warrant for Kessler in connection with the break-in. The office, located in the 20000 block of Ashbrook Place in Ashburn, also serves as the headquarters for the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee.
Youngkin issues executive order aimed at reducing recidivism
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order creating a new initiative aimed at reducing recidivism rates statewide. The Stand Tall – Stay Strong – Succeed Together Initiative (Stand Tall Initiative) is designed to provide support and resources for successful reintegration into society. The initiative builds on the...
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