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Nearly 1 in 3 central Virginians burdened by housing costs, according to Harvard study
Nearly one in three residents of the greater Richmond area are burdened by the cost of their housing, according to a study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Virginia prison leaders wrongly kept people past release dates, federal lawsuit alleges
Virginia’s Department of Corrections is facing a federal class-action lawsuit from a man who claims he was imprisoned more than a year past his expected release date because it incorrectly applied a law – a case his attorney says could impact hundreds.
VA Senators announce $625,000 to reduce youth substance use
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced on July 12th, $625,000 for community-based coalitions in Harrisonburg, Roanoke, Ashland, Rocky Mount, and Luray to reduce youth substance use. The funding was awarded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.
First Warning Forecast: Trading showers and storms for intense heat this week
A couple more isolated showers possible this evening, otherwise mainly dry with partly to mostly cloudy skies. The humidity sticks around Sunday as the heat builds. Highs in the low 90s with isolated afternoon showers and storms. Outdoor plans look like a go if you can get past the very warm and muggy conditions.
MacArthur Pharmacy closes doors with a new store planned to take it's place
NORFOLK, Va. — Macarthur Pharmacy is set to close next Wednesday, leaving the area without a walkable pharmacy. A trusted business since opening in 2000, the MacArthur Pharmacy has served multiple generations in the community and many are sad to see it go. "I would say it's kind of...
Jones Announces 2024 Recruiting Class
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State men's basketball head coach Robert Jones has finalized the Spartans' 2024 recruiting class, featuring five talented transfers and two freshmen. The group includes four guards: My'Kel Jenkins, Brian Moore Jr., Sin'Cere McMahon, and Dramane Camera. Forwards Christian Barrett, Jalen Myers, and Rodney Baines round out the class.
Norfolk State Volleyball: Undefeated in Costa Rica & Award-Winning Player Returns Home
The Norfolk State volleyball team returned from Costa Rica with a 3-0 record after playing international matches and engaging in team-building activities to cultivate a program culture. The Spartans played three matches in Costa Rica from July 6-11. Gabrielle Gilbert was honored as the first Spartan volleyball player to receive...
Iconic NFL quarterback headlines HBCU Flag Football event
The MEAC kicks off its Football Media Day schedule of events with a women's flag football clinic hosted by an NFL legend. The post Iconic NFL quarterback headlines HBCU Flag Football event appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Entry List For The 16th Annual Hampton Heat 200 At Langley Speedway
This week’s Hampton Heat 200 at Virginia’s Langley Speedway is set to be the biggest one yet in the event’s 16-year history. And that’s no exaggeration. Between the already sold-out crowd expected and a massive 37-car entry list, the Hampton Heat has become the can’t-miss event of the pavement Late Model season.
Murder Suspect Identified and Arrested in Wicomico County, Maryland
PARSONSBURG, MD – Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit are reporting the arrest of a man in connection with the apparent murder of a woman found deceased in Wicomico County Thursday night. The suspect is identified as Jonah Brook Cramer, 45, of Parsonsburg. Cramer is charged with...
Sycamore Cross solar farm draws skepticism, but no vote
At least one Isle of Wight supervisor says he isn’t sold on approving what would be the county’s 10th and largest solar farm, though the five-member board postponed voting on the project. Sycamore Cross Solar LLC, named for its proposed Sycamore Cross Drive location 12 miles west of Smithfield at the westernmost edge of the […]
Hampton 19YO charged in March gunfire exchange with Newport News police
HAMPTON, Va. — A Hampton man wanted in connection to an exchange of gunfire with Newport News police detectives in March has been arrested. In a statement posted online Friday, the Hampton Police Division (HPD) announced Darion Sadek Lindsay, 19, has been charged with following offenses:. 2 counts of...
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