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Contamination in Virginia waterways leads to recreational, fish consumption advisories
A recent fire at a storage warehouse in South Hill has led the Virginia Department of Health to issue recreational water and fish consumption advisories in response. The fire occurred at the Nutrien Ag Solutions facility at 501 W. Danville St. on July 6. Water used to fight the fire...
Trump’s proposed tariffs would let US ‘fight back’ against China: Youngkin
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) argued that former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would help the United States on the global stage, allowing the country to be competitive against others such as China. Trump’s proposal would impose a 10% across-the-board fee on all products imported into the U.S., which he has argued would help protect jobs. […]
W&L Student Named a Gold Award Girl Scout
The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England announced that Washington and Lee University student Emma Marvelli ’27 has been named a Gold Award Girl Scout, the highest award earned through the Girl Scouts organization. A native of Barrington, Rhode Island, and a member of the track & field team...
Isra El-beshir Named to the Board of Directors for the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries
Isra El-beshir, director of art museums and galleries at Washington and Lee University, was recently selected as an at-large member of the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) Board of Directors. At-large board members are crucial to the organization in several ways, helping to strengthen the organization among its...
Virginia Court Orders American Muslims for Palestine to Produce Records Requested by Attorney General Miyares
RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that a Virginia court ordered the AJP Educational Foundation, Inc., also known as American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), to produce records requested by a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) issued by his office. The Court denied AMP’s petition to set aside the CID.
Nonprofit repairs homes for Augusta County people in need
A local nonprofit has been helping low-income residents fix up their homes for 30 years. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi visited a project site and filed this report. [sounds of impact driver, rummaging around in bin of screws, hammering]. Volunteers were hard at work on a mobile home between Stuarts Draft...
Luray Visitor Center will remain in current spot after much debate over moving
LURAY, Va. (WHSV) - Some community members in Luray are feeling a weight off their shoulders; after a month of deliberation, the Luray Visitor Center will remain in its current home at the train depot. Page County Board of Supervisors voted 5-1 to keep the center in its current location....
Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance to hold campaign rally in Radford
RADFORD, Va. – Update:. Ticket registration for J.D. Vance’s rally in Radford is now available here. 10 News has learned that you can register for two tickets per mobile phone number, and all tickets will be given on a first come first serve basis. Doors will open for...
One critically injured, one trapped in Galax head-on collision
GALAX, Va. (WFXR) – The Galax Fire Department has reported a two-vehicle accident with multiple people injured on July 17. According to Galax FD, around 5:12 p.m. on Wednesday, crews from several departments arrived on Towers Road to find a head-on collision with one person trapped inside a vehicle and multiple injuries.
County to seek grant money for Hurt Plaza
(Hurt) — Developers hope to land some grant dollars to pay for a rehabilitation project in the far northern end of Pittsylvania County. Last year, the town of Hurt used ARPA money to buy the Staunton Plaza Shopping Center for $165,000. Staunton River Supervisor Tim Dudley says the plan is to apply for grant money...
Danville Life Saving Crew aims for faster response with new Eastside station
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — When lives are on the line, time is of the essence. The Danville Life Saving Crew hopes an expansion of their services saves more lives. Crews recently got started on renovating a space that will soon be their Eastside station on South Boston Road. The...
Former pastor charged with breaking into Lynchburg woman's home requests jury trial
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The former pastor charged with breaking into a Lynchburg woman's home is requesting a jury trial. Wednesday, Sergio Guardia was scheduled to be in court for a bench trial but that was continued because of the request. Back in November 2023, Maria Columna said through...
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