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Former Virginia player and Major League mainstay Mike Cubbage dies at 74; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia airports and trails win federal funding bids. Jens Soering files pardon petition with newly tested DNA evidence. Pittsylvania County looks to enhance parks and recreation with new master plan. The post Former Virginia player and Major League mainstay Mike Cubbage dies at 74; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Forecast: Low humidity, sunshine expected for the next few days
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Plenty of sunshine and pleasant weather for August the next few days. Tuesday Overnight: Partly cloudy to mostly clear skies and comfortable. Lows in the mid 60s. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. The *Verified* Best Weather Day of the week for low humidity. Highs in the mid-80s. Thursday:...
Lynchburg City Council censures two councilmen after they violated attorney-client privilege
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Tensions ran high at Lynchburg City Council’s Special Meeting on Tuesday as council members Marty Misjuns and Jeff Helgeson were censured in a 4-3 vote. “What we see here is quite frankly, it’s an abuse of power,” said Misjuns. “This is nothing but...
Lynchburg Minnick School opens its doors to help students facing challenges
LYNCHBURG, Va. – A new school is opening in Lynchburg focused on helping students who face challenges. The Lynchburg Minnick School will begin classes on Wednesday at their new location on 12th Street. Minnick Schools are focused on educating students who need extra support because of behavioral concerns or...
Lynchburg continues its cleanup efforts post-Debby
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– Tropical storm Debby has made its way through Lynchburg, and while the storm itself has passed, the cleanup efforts have gotten started. Fortunately, the city was spared from worse damage, with the majority of the trouble coming from outages. “So, we were pretty fortunate in the city, we didn’t have a lot […]
Aug. 16-18, 2024 Lynchburg Area Weekend Family-Friendly Events
Welcome to the weekend update from Lynchburg Macaroni Kid! Before every weekend, we share the top family-friendly events in the Lynchburg area and beyond. There's no time like now to make family memories!. Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this weekend and throughout the summer!
Mustangs boys golf dominate Hillsboro Invitational
The Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs had a big day at the Hillsboro Invitational on Friday (Aug. 9), as they competed against Hillsboro, West Union, North Adams, Paint Valley, Wilmington, East Clinton and Eastern, winning with a score of 318. Following the Mustangs were North Adams (345) and West Union (358) in third...
I-66 commuters beware of state police’s Operation DISS-rupt Aug. 16-17
All 76 miles of I-66 from Front Royal to Beltway being heavily monitored. CULPEPER, Aug. 13 — The Virginia State Police Culpeper and Fairfax Divisions will be conducting Operation DISS-rupt on all 76 miles of Interstate 66 in Virginia on August 16-17, 2024. The traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative focuses on distracted driving, Impaired driving, speed compliance and seat belt safety. Preliminary data from Jan. 1, 2024, to August 1, 2024, shows 477 persons have died in traffic crashes on Virginia roadways. In 2023, 471 persons died during the same time period.
Where will cellphones be allowed in Northern Virginia classrooms?
ARLINGTON, Va. — It is back to school season, but when Virginia students get back to class will cellphones come with them?. The story of the summer has been what to do about cellphones in classrooms. It seems like every Northern Virginia school district has worked on a policy, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin even weighed in.
Dan River Cancer Task Force combating cancer disparities in Southside Virginia
DANVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS)-- The Dan River Cancer Task Force has collaborated with local groups and residents to combat cancer disparities in Southside Virginia. The task force is dedicated to working with local health organizations, community leaders, and residents to improve cancer outcomes and enhance community health. “Ask your provider....
Virginia power outage for 11,700 customers blamed on snake
Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Utility company officials said a power outage affecting about 11,700 customers in Virginia was caused by a snake. Dominion Energy confirmed about 11,700 customers in Newport News, including Christopher Newport University, lost power Saturday night. Crews discovered the cause of the outage was a snake that...
Va. Department of Corrections expands prison literacy program
The Virginia Department of Corrections is expanding its prison literacy program in a bid to improve the educational attainment of inmates and provide them with a better chance of successfully transitioning into society after release. The new Reading Enables All Learners program will provide non- and beginner-level readers with the...
A burglary is reported at a Trump campaign office in Virginia
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — A burglary was reported over the weekend at a Virginia campaign office for former President Donald Trump, and authorities are investigating whether anything was stolen. It happened Sunday at an office in Ashburn being leased by the Trump for President 2024 campaign that also serves as the headquarters of the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee, according to a news release from Northern Virginia’s Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office was contacted around 9 p.m. Sunday. The office said it has surveillance video that shows someone wearing dark clothing with a dark cap and carrying a backpack. An investigation continues. The video shows a person breaking in and going through the office, sheriff’s office spokesperson Thomas A. Julia said in an email Tuesday. Officials expect to issue an update once more is known, Julia said.
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