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Parkway Shut Down Following Stafford County Sheriff's Pursuit Of Wanted Men (DEVELOPING)
Three wanted suspects are in custody and a deputy suffered minor injuries during a police pursuit on I-95 in Stafford County, according to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office.At approximately 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, deputies spotted a wanted person in a vehicle heading north on I-95, l…
South Hill industrial fire impact causes cancellation of Wake the World event
The 3rd annual Wake the World on Lake Gaston was a casualty of the aftereffects of the July 6 South Hill industrial fire. The event was scheduled for Friday morning, with youth and volunteers gathering on the WatersView Restaurant grounds near the north end of Eaton Ferry Bridge. “Just a...
Beltway crash in Virginia slows morning commute
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — The Wednesday morning commute could be a slow one for drivers in Virginia. That's because of a crash involving a tractor trailer on the inner loop of the Capital Beltway (I-495). Traffic officials first posted on social media about the crash around 2:30 a.m., and warned of an extended closure. Here's what we know.
Va. plans to create cell phone-free education guidelines. Developing them will be complex.
As concerns mount over student performance, echoed in an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia is developing policies and guidelines to restrict students’ use of cell phones during school hours. Some educators and advocates question the effort and believe that cell phone-free policies could be hard to enforce and may harm certain students. Research shows […] The post Va. plans to create cell phone-free education guidelines. Developing them will be complex. appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Hopkinson-Wood Headlines VaSID Women's Golf Selections
LEXINGTON, Va. - The Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) announced their 2023-24 College Division All-State women's golf teams, with Washington and Lee earning five honors, including first-year head coach Jane Hopkinson-Wood being named VaSID Coach of the Year. Hopkinson-Wood led the Generals to their sixth consecutive conference championship and secured...
Virginia Tech researchers explore genome of American chestnut tree with hopes for restoration
Virginia Tech researchers have collaborated with the American Chestnut Foundation to examine the genome of American chestnut trees, which may help restoration of the tree's population.
Seventeen Cavaliers Set to Compete at Paris Olympics
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Seventeen current and former Virginia student-athletes are set to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Swimming and track & field each have six athletes competing, with two soccer players, two tennis players and one rower. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, July 26, but two...
LaCrosse Fencing Club holds demonstration for SH Rotary
The South Hill Rotary Club welcomed Stephen Berry and Doug Wright last week for a fencing demonstration from the La Crosse Fencing Club. Fencing is an organized sport involving the use of a sword—épée, foil, or sabre—for attack and defense according to set movements and rules. Although the use of swords dates to prehistoric times and swordplay to ancient civilizations, the organized sport of fencing began only at the end of the 19th century. The two gentlemen gave the club some facts and statistics about the sport before showing off some of the moves involved that are almost like a dance. All fencers require a jacket, a mask, a glove, trousers or knickers, white stockings, flat-soled shoes, a body cord, and a weapon with which to bout.
3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia
On July 1, PetSmart PetsHotel in Alexandria, Virginia, contacted a dog owner about their canine companion’s passing while they were under its care. Following the incident, two more dogs died during or after their stay at the PetSmart facility. The case is still under investigation, and one of the canine’s bodies was sent for necropsy. […] The post 3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia appeared first on DogTime.
Wanted Virginia man apprehended in McDowell County
WELCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man wanted out of Tazewell County, Virginia, is apprehended in McDowell County. On July 22, 2024, at approximately 8:51 PM, Brandon Burnett, a fugitive from justice out of Tazewell County, Virginia, fled on foot from an officer with the Welch City Police Department. Deputies from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office […]
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