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ForKids asks for household supply donation help
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Hampton Roads-based organization is asking the community for help in its outreach efforts. ForKids is one of the largest providers for families in Virginia, aiming to end the cycle of homelessness in Hampton Roads. “Homelessness in Hampton Roads is a big issue, and it’s a...
Shepherd opioid therapy study accepted for publication
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va – An opioid treatment pilot study conducted at Shepherd University has been accepted for publication in the medical journal “Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery.” “Transcranial Photobiomodulation Therapy as an Intervention for Opioid Cravings and Depression: A Pilot Cohort Study” is the first global transcranial study focusing on PBM and opioid use disorder.
Brief lockdown at Prince William County hospital as man shot was brought in
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said officers are investigating after a man was shot in Woodbridge Sunday evening. Police said that at around 6:40 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting at the 14100 block of Bay Vista Drive. Police located a man with a […]
Fredericksburg (VA) Moving Ahead with Plans for a Third Fire Station
The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Va. Jul. 11—So far there’s only a sign. But eventually, Fredericksburg officials hope, the city will have a new fire station at Snowden Park in the area of Fall Hill Avenue and Wicklow Drive. City Council has committed to building the city’s third fire...
New Fund Established Honoring Kathleen “Katie” Kennicott
In October of 2023, the Katie Kennicott Memorial Tribute was established, honoring Katie’s life. Through months of continued contributions and additional funds from Katie’s loving husband, Harrison “Red” Kennicott, the fund has grown from a tribute fund (under $25,000) to $50,000, which will establish a permanently unrestricted Named Fund within AFE to help support the future of the floral industry.
Free ‘Afro-Latin Dance Party’ on Tuesday, July 16
There will be a free “Afro-Latin Dance Party” on Tuesday, July 16 at Veterans Plaza (1 Veterans Pl.) in Silver Spring. Per the news release: “Sunset Tuesdays in Silver Spring from 7-9 p.m. on July 16 will feature the free “Afro-Latin Dance Party” on Veterans Plaza. The event will feature the sounds of Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, Kizomba and more.
Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer
It’s not your imagination. You really have been seeing more health prevention ads in your social media feed. If you live in one of Maryland’s high health risk areas for diabetes, heart attack, stroke or other chronic diseases, Maryland’s Department of Health is actively looking for you.
Dunkirk grocery store on retailers' divestiture list, could become Piggly Wiggly
A famous pig could be coming to Calvert County, but it would likely happen amid the squeals of several parties who are opposed to the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history. The merger of The Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies Inc. was announced in 2022. It has since drawn opposition from the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of several states, including Maryland. Kroger owns several chains, including...
Berkeley County EMS Chief Talks About How to Deal with the Heat
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — With most of the Eastern Panhandle enduring an Excessive Heat Warning today,. Berkeley County Emergency Ambulance Authority Chief Brandon Truman offers some tips for staying safe in the heat with an emphasis on staying hydrated:. He talked about those who might be most at risk:. Some...
High school teammates James Triantos and Bryce Eldridge reunite in MLB Futures Game
High school teammates James Triantos and Bryce Eldridge reunited on the same field for the first time in three years, this time on a grander stage — the MLB Futures Game. This showcase event, featuring some of the brightest young stars in baseball, provided a unique backdrop for the two former high school stars to come together once again.Triantos and Eldridge first made waves while playing for James Madison High School in Vienna, Va. Their chemistry on the field was evident in leading their team to a dominant season, earning a state championship win in 2021. Graduating two years apart, both...
No A/C, broken refrigerators, leaking ceilings and other problems at Southeast DC apartments
WASHINGTON — D.C. is under another heat emergency through Wednesday and weathering these temperatures is a challenge even with a working air conditioner at home. Some residents at the Skyline Apartments in Southeast DC, say they don’t have that luxury. “For a week now my A/C unit has...
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