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After VMSDEP repeal, military families call on lawmakers to end the practice of ‘legislating through the budget’
After months of intense debate, Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill repealing recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). Although they are happy with the repeal, military families now have their sights set on a new goal.
Vance to campaign in Virginia as Trump campaign goes on offense
Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) will hold a rally in Virginia next week, as the Trump campaign targets the commonwealth as a place to expand the electoral map with Democrats engulfed in drama. Vance will speak on Monday night in Radford, the Trump campaign announced. Vance is expected to attack the Biden White…
Virginia DWR awarded $8 million grant to restore critical marsh habitat on James River
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is being awarded an $8 million grant to restore a quickly-eroding march ecosystem in Isle of Wight County which spans over 1,500 acres.
VA To Spend $20 Million for Historic Preservation Ahead of Nation’s Semiquincentennial
Governor Youngkin has announced that the Virginia 250 Preservation Fund has been launched ahead of the 250th anniversary of the 1776 U.S. Declaration of Independence. The Department of Historic Resources (DHR) will administer the $20,000,000 state funds for historic preservation projects across Virginia. Funding for this new program was prioritized in Governor Youngkin’s recent biennial […]
Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers Honored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension is honoring its standout faculty, staff, and volunteers who delivered stellar educational programs in 2023. Covering a wide range of areas – from agriculture and natural resources to 4-H youth development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and the Family Nutrition Program – Virginia Cooperative Extension Program Excellence Awards celebrate incredible contributions from across the […]
Some convictions overturned in terrorism case against Muslim scholar from Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge has overturned a conviction carrying a life sentence for an Islamic scholar from Virginia who was found guilty of soliciting treason after the Sept. 11 attacks for encouraging followers to fight against the U.S. in Afghanistan. The ruling issued Thursday from U.S. District...
Shenandoah’s 12U softball all stars go undefeated in state championship run
GLEN ALLEN, July 15 — The Shenandoah Recreation League claimed its second state title of the summer on Monday as the 12U softball all stars won the 2024 Virginia Babe Ruth State Softball Championship. The Shenandoah all stars kicked-off the state tournament on Thursday, July 11 with a 31-0...
RRHA volunteers knock on doors to notify residents about repayment plan
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - On Saturday morning, leaders from the Richmond Redevelopment Housing Authority and volunteers knocked on every housing unit to inform and remind residents about the approaching deadline for the Last Chance Repayment Agreement plan, which is Aug. 31. Notifications about this program started going out in June...
No more life of luxury: Richmond drug kingpin to serve 15 years behind bars
A large-scale drug trafficking organization in Richmond and Petersburg has been effectively shut down as the leader was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday. Curtis James Dickerson, 55, of North Chesterfield, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
'Diagnose, treat and prevent:' Scientists develop test and vaccine for common veterinary infection
Eight years after the market release of VANGUARD crLyme, a first-of-its-kind vaccine designed to prevent Lyme disease in dogs, the Marconi laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is on the precipice of completing another medical innovation. Project leaders Richard T....
Richmond Raceway Beast of the East: Butch Shay Memorial Ultimate Heart of America Super Late Models Event
The Richmond Raceway, known as the Beast of the East, is gearing up for the 10th annual Butch Shay Memorial event featuring competition in four classes, including the Ultimate Heart of America Super Late Models ($7,500 to win). General admission is $25, with free entry for kids under 10. Pit...
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