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Moton Museum takes another step toward World Heritage list
A project nearly 10 years in the making moved forward this week, as the Robert Russa Moton Museum got one step closer to being named a World Heritage site. Federal officials with the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that they plan to nominate a multi-state application, including the museum, for inclusion on the United […] The post Moton Museum takes another step toward World Heritage list appeared first on Farmville.
Police: Missing teen found safe
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A local teen is now safe at home with family after missing for nearly a week in Richmond. 14-year-old Asiah Mosby was reported missing on Monday, June 15. Members of her family gathered passing out flyers and canvassing areas like St. Johns Wood Apartments off of...
RPS200 returns Monday, toting major academic growth
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - It’s time to grab the backpacks as nearly 2,000 Richmond Public Schools students are returning to class Monday morning. “Wow, so feeling a lot better, not as much stress and anxiety as my first year,” Principal Angela Wright said. This is her second year...
Richmond spokesperson received $14K in severance pay
Former city spokesperson Petula Burks received more than $14,000 in severance pay when she left her position earlier this month. Burks departed amid questions about her use of a city credit card and after she’d been named in a whistleblower lawsuit. According to reports by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the spokesperson had thousands of dollars in back charges — and had her card suspended by the city in 2023.
White House awards Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority $2.5M to lower housing costs in Va.
VIRGINIA (WFXR)– The White House recently announced $325 million in funding from the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant to seven communities across the country to build more homes and revitalize neighborhoods that have been left behind. One community receiving funding includes the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA), which received $2.5 million to help lower housing costs in Virginia.
Visit these 5 designated dark sky parks to watch Perseid meteor shower in Virginia
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Do you enjoy stargazing or just need some weekend plans? The Perseid meteor shower could be visible now through Aug. 24 and you can get a good view at five parks in Virginia which were designated as International Dark Sky Parks by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). These five parks […]
VCU Volleyball 2024: Coach Doyle Welcomes Talented Newcomers from U.S., Turkey, Netherlands, and Italy
RICHMOND, Va. – VCU Volleyball Coach Tim Doyle is excited to welcome eight talented newcomers to the program in the fall, aiming to build on last season's 17-13 performance. VCU's incoming class is the second-largest Doyle has ever recruited. The new players come from diverse backgrounds, including Poland, Italy,...
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