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Two faces of summer: Sticky-stormy replaces hot and dry in Virginia — for now
This week brings a reprieve from extreme heat and relief from severe drought — more like most recent summers in our region. The post Two faces of summer: Sticky-stormy replaces hot and dry in Virginia — for now appeared first on Cardinal News.
Riverine Master Naturalist Chapter seeking 2025 candidates
The Riverine Master Naturalist Chapter will open applications this fall for candidates for its 2025 basic training class, which will run from early January through mid-April next year. The Riverine chapter, one of 30 chapters in Virginia, describes itself as a “home to an enthusiastic contingent of those from the...
Delegate asks VSP to aide investigation into Myrtle Beach killing of Roanoke teen
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke) has asked Virginia State Police to offer assistance to South Carolina authorities in the investigation into the murder of Roanoke teen Jakolbi Taylor. July 20, the student of Roanoke City’s Patrick Henry High School was killed while in Myrtle Beach.
Virginia Horse Positive for EEE
On July 12, an unvaccinated, 8-year-old Arabian mare in Suffolk, Virginia, tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) after developing clinical signs on July 9, including fever, tachycardia, depression, severe ataxia, and facial paralysis. The horse was euthanized. EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information...
JMU School of Nursing ranked among Virginia’s best
RNCareers.org, a nursing education resource, has recognized JMU as the second-best nursing school in Virginia for its bachelor's in nursing program. “This accolade further cements the university’s reputation as a nationally recognized Nursing School of Distinction.”. — RNCareers.org. “This accolade further cements the university’s reputation as a nationally recognized...
Affordable Virginia asking US Rep. Jen Kiggans to defend the Affordable Care Act
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia advocacy organization is calling on a United States Representative to defend the Affordable Care Act, which transformed healthcare across the country. On Tuesday afternoon in Virginia Beach, Affordable Virginia asked Rep. Jen Kiggans to defend the Affordable Care Act. The act was passed...
‘Nobody knows and nobody could know right now’: Political analyst on Vice Presidemt Kamala Harris’ chances of winning Virginia
“The truth is nobody knows and nobody could know right now,” said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, to 8News. “Any polls that come out now should be discarded, because we don’t know who the vice presidential candidate is and people haven’t had a chance to get to know Harris better.”
Three Suspects Apprehended After High-Speed Chase in Stafford County
Stafford County, VA – In a coordinated effort involving the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police, three men were apprehended following a high-speed pursuit that concluded on Centreport…
Crews respond to house fire in Lake of the Woods community
ORANGE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Emergency crews from Orange and Spotsylvania counties responded to a house fire in the Lake of the Woods community on Wednesday. According to the Orange Volunteer Fire Company, the fire occurred on the 3500 block of Lakeview Parkway. When crews arrived on the scene,...
JUST IN: Temporary homeless shelter to open in Reston next week
Fairfax County is moving ahead with plans to open a temporary overflow shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Reston. After weeks of planning, the shelter is officially scheduled to open at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 29 in the North County Human Services Center (1850 Cameron Glen Drive), the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced today (Tuesday).
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Staff Promotions
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber recently promoted Wendy Zelazny to Senior Vice President, Membership & Growth Strategies. Zelazny joined the Chamber over six years ago. The organization has experienced significant growth in its top tier membership levels because of her strong business engagement skills. Zelazny has an expansive background that includes film production. She modernized the Chamber’s ribbon-cutting services to provide an enhanced experience and marketing for business celebrations.
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