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Woman sentenced to 9 months for embezzling $9K from Norfolk Public Schools
NORFOLK, Va. — A woman has been sentenced to nine months for felony embezzlement, the Norfolk's Commonwealth Attorney's Office said. This conviction comes after Cassandra Janene Meeks-Payton, 55, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $9,000 of summer school payments from Norfolk Public Schools in 2019. According to the Norfolks's...
Man sentenced to 40 years for murder of beloved Hampton football player
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — One of the last things Beverly Mabson’s son, Joshua Emmanuel Owusu-Koramoah, told her was to not worry about worldly possessions. He’d called to let her know that his cousin had taken his car despite it not being registered. She was upset. Owusu-Koramoah was trying to calm her.
Head of company that tried to reopen Virginia hospital charged in $15 million Chicago embezzlement scheme
PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The United States Attorney’s Office for Northern Illinois has charged the CEO/president of a health company with Virginia ties for his involvement in a $15 million embezzlement scheme in Chicago. The indictment states that Sameer Suhail, current CEO and president of Foresight Hospital and...
Election 2024: Sen. Kaine to campaign in Danville, Martinsville, Rocky Mount
Sen. Tim Kaine will host a meet and greet with Danville business owners and visit local businesses Tuesday to discuss how he can support Virginia’s businesses. Kaine, who celebrates 30 years of serving in elected office this year, is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate in November 2024.
Virginia cafe owner reopens two months after stroke, fundraiser
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Many weeks before our grocery shopping trip, you'll find my wife and me sitting at the counter of Marchese Italian Market & Cafe. For us, it's a chance to relive our trips to Italy — our mornings sipping cappuccinos and eating delicious pastries. Marchese is the closest we've found in Hampton Roads to recreating that experience.
‘This is a really good day for commuters’: $40M in funding approved for Route 28 project in Va.
Transportation planners have approved a second round of funding in long-range plans to improve the commute on Virginia Route 28 between Manassas Park and Fairfax County. Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem (D-Prince William County) said the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority OK’d $40 million to fund road improvements that include innovative intersection designs, a raised median and a 1.75 mile-long sidewalk between Manassas in the Yorkshire area of Prince William County.
Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers
Hay and corn crops are suffering, and some cattle farmers are having to haul water and put out hay for their livestock. The post Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – July 12, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, July 12: In Virginia, in a light test compared to last week, state graded feeder cattle mostly 3.00 to 15.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales too few for trend. Slaughter cows mostly 3.00 to 8.00 lower. Compared to two weeks ago, […] The post Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – July 12, 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Maryland, Virginia State Police looking to win ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s that time of the year again, and Maryland and Virginia State troopers have entered the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest to show off their cruisers. The 11th annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” contest features cool pictures of state trooper vehicles nationwide. To enter the competition, state agencies show off their creativity […]
Paramount Sleep Unveils Redesigned East Coast Luxury Collection For Summer Las Vegas Market
NORFOLK, Va. (July 12, 2024) — Paramount Sleep Company will unveil its newly enhanced east coast luxury collection during the Las Vegas Market, July 28-August 1, featuring special components including locally sourced, pure Virginia cotton. The redesigned 2024-2025 Paramount Collection celebrates the four generations of timeless craftsmanship and family...
Man injured in Portsmouth shooting
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man was injured in a shooting, the Portsmouth Police Department said. Portsmouth police responded to a call reporting a shooting in the 1400 block of Maple Avenue at 7:20 p.m. When officers arrived they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported...
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