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Updated senior softball standings through July 12 action
Below are regular-season standings for teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring season for the week ending July 12. Games in the three conferences are played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. When the regular season ends, playoff games follow. The three team leaders through...
Youngkin orders Virginia flags to fly at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) has ordered all Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief who was killed at former President Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. The rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, saw Trump barely survive his assassination attempt, suffering an injury to his right ear before […]
Public health experts focus new research on heat impacts
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The impact of heat on populations is sparking a new wave of public health research, according to Dr. Amir Sapkota, the chair of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. "Heat exposure kills a lot more people than other natural...
ForKids asks for household supply donation help
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Hampton Roads-based organization is asking the community for help in its outreach efforts. ForKids is one of the largest providers for families in Virginia, aiming to end the cycle of homelessness in Hampton Roads. “Homelessness in Hampton Roads is a big issue, and it’s a...
Star power: Standout athletes from the 2023-24 year in high school sports
Choosing The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press Male Athlete of the Year (Lake Taylor’s Elijah Washington) and Female Athlete of the Year (Grassfield’s Sophie Rambo) and runners-up (Poquoson’s Baker Green and Princess Anne’s Micah Ojo) was no easy task. Here’s a look at some more athletes who stood out during the 2023-24 year in high school sports: Star Power Keylen Adams, Green Run football: The ...
Hampton teen quickly climbing gymnastics ladder
Hampton teen Ella Lattimore enjoyed gymnastics long before she became any good at it. “It definitely took some time,” she said. “I really liked to do it, but I wasn’t very good. I just kind of showed up at the competitions, I did OK, and I left.”
YouthFest in Hampton highlights 'kidpreneurs'
HAMPTON, Va. — Young entrepreneurs got the chance to show off their unique ideas at a Hampton festival on Saturday afternoon. The Greater Aberdeen Community Coalition hosted its third annual YouthFest for "Kidpreneurs"; it gave kids an environment to showcase their products and their talents! They also got a chance to meet business owners from the community.
Orioles select two Hoos on 1st day of MLB Draft
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – UVA baseball stars Griff O’Ferrall and Ethan Anderson were both chosen by the Baltimore Orioles in the Major League Baseball draft’s first two rounds Sunday. Both are natives of the Commonwealth with O’Ferrall from Richmond — the Brooks Wallace Award winner for college baseball’s best shortstop — was the 32nd overall selection in the 1st round.
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