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Indian Point community holds annual “Parrot Head” neighborhood party
The Indian Point community in Hardy held its second annual “Parrot Head” neighborhood party on July 13th, bringing out family and friends to enjoy a golf cart parade, BBQ potluck, games, music and pool party. “It’s something we did in our neighborhood when we lived in South Carolina,”...
Mexican restaurant, hair salon coming to Smithfield
A shopping center being built next to Smithfield’s new Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles office will house a Mexican restaurant and a hair salon. The 4,800-square-foot DMV, which broke ground in April of last year, opened in June on South Church Street. Warren Sachs, whose KLS Battery Park Development Group LLC owns the land and […]
Historic Yorktown to commemorate 250th anniversary of Yorktown Resolves
YORKTOWN – Historic Yorktown will commemorate the milestone 250th Anniversary of the York County Resolves – a resolution created by the Committee of Safety to protest English taxation in 1774 – by hosting two special events this week. Historian Jim Gallagher will portray Thomas Nelson, Jr., at...
One in custody following morning FBI raid in Onley
One person is in custody following a raid this morning conducted by the FBI with the assistance of the Virginia State Police in Onley. According to Krystal Kawabata, Public Affairs Specialist with the FBI Norfolk Field Office, the FBI was present this morning in Onley conducting court authorized law enforcement activity and confirmed one suspect was under arrest. However, she was unable to release the name of the suspect in custody or the charges against the suspect. She also said the case stemmed from the FBI’s Washington Field Office.
Virginia State Police hosting free motorcycle event
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Virginia State Police are hosting a free motorcycle self-assessment course. The event will be this Saturday, July 20, from 8:30 to 1 and riders can ride, learn, and practice rider safety through the S.I.P.D.E process which stands for Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
Pinpoint Weather: Strong afternoon storms are possible
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — While the heat and humidity will linger in Southwest and Central Virginia on Wednesday, an upcoming cold front will bring the chance for rain and cooler conditions. Wednesday will start mostly dry with morning temperatures in the 60s and 70s. While it won’t be as hot during the afternoon, temperatures will […]
Virginia Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Night results for July 15, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 15, 2024, results for each game:. Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3. Night: 1-6-4, FB: 6. Day: 5-9-5, FB: 6. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Momentum grows for cell phone bans in schools
Cell phone bans for schools are surging across the country as educators and state lawmakers look to tackle learning loss and reduce distractions, but within the movement there are significant divisions. New York City, Los Angeles and the state of Virginia have all moved to forbid student phones from classrooms in recent weeks, despite…
Cardinal 250 podcast with descendants of Black Loyalists who fled Virginia for Nova Scotia
The director and board member of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Canada talk about their efforts to reconnect with relatives in Virginia. The post Cardinal 250 podcast with descendants of Black Loyalists who fled Virginia for Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
As North Carolina gears up for offshore wind energy, Virginia provides some pointers
A tour boat carrying engineers, regulators, and reporters cut through choppy water 15 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and a group representing a network of economic development organizations chartered the boat to give the North Carolina crowd a close-up view of wind energy.
A new regional humanities center announced at WHRO Public Media
Norfolk, VA (July 15, 2024) — Today, Virginia Humanities and WHRO Public Media announced a new regional humanities center in Hampton Roads headquartered at WHRO. Named “Virginia Humanities at WHRO,” this new partnership will amplify stories from across Hampton Roads and illustrate the ways the humanities bring communities together and foster dialogue and understanding.
Va. AG Jason Miyares leads 16 states asking Supreme Court to hear parental rights case
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is spearheading an amicus brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court hear a case centered on protecting parental rights to “make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children.” A coalition of 15 other states has joined Miyares on the brief including Alaska, Florida and Texas. If successful, the […] The post Va. AG Jason Miyares leads 16 states asking Supreme Court to hear parental rights case appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
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