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Environmental groups raise issues about Hopewell plant’s air permit
Last week, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a petition with federal regulators that raises pollution concerns stemming from Virginia’s issuance of an air permit to an AdvanSix Resins and Chemicals manufacturing plant in the city of Hopewell. On July 19, the SELC filed the petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of […] The post Environmental groups raise issues about Hopewell plant’s air permit appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
This story was reported by WHRO News. A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction last week on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company...
VDH lifts portion of recreational water, fish consumption advisories for Meherrin River
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is lifting portions of the recreational water and fish consumption advisories issued in response to a chemical storage facility fire on July 6. The portion of the advisory being lifted is for a section of the Meherrin River that starts at Route 138 (Union Mill Road) flowing Southeast through the Town of Lawrenceville and the City of Emporia to the North Carolina state line.
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...
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