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Much of rural Virginia is now growing younger, not older
The net in-migration of younger adults has been significant enough that the median age has now fallen in 35 Virginia localities, most of them rural, most of them in Southwest and Southside. The post Much of rural Virginia is now growing younger, not older appeared first on Cardinal News.
Department Of Defense Engineer From Virginia Charged With Taking Classified Documents: Feds
An engineer from Istanbul living in Virginia who worked for the Department of Defense has been accused of taking classified documents without permission, federal authorities announced on Tuesday.Falls Church resident Gokhan Gun, 50, a civilian engineer for the DoD, has been charged in federal court…
AYS Football joins Seminole District League
Beginning this season, the Appomattox Youth Sports (AYS) football program will participate in the Seminole District Youth Football League. AYS Football Commissioner Buck Glover said that Appomattox, previously, a member of the Central Virginia Youth Football League, made the switch in order to expand their competition with an opportunity to play against more teams. The move was approved earlier this year during a public AYS Board meeting at the Appomattox Community Center.
One Person Arrested Following Shooting Incident in Danville
One person has been arrested following a shooting incident in Danville on Thursday. The Danville Police Department responded to the call at 5:15 pm in the 200 block of North Main Street. 25-year-old Marvin James Saunders Jr. has been charged with attempted malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission...
STARS Set To Return To The Historic Masonic Theatre
CLIFTON FORGE–Special Theatrical Artists Revue & Showcase (STARS) will perform “Summertime Variety Show,” a free show for the public, at The Historic Masonic Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 3 p.m. The Appalfolks of America production will be the third STARS’ show of the year. Paula Crance and Sonya Romanello, co-directors, both expressed their appreciation […] The post STARS Set To Return To The Historic Masonic Theatre appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Harbor Freight to bring new location to Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Virginia — A spokesperson with Harbor Freight confirmed to Suffolk News-Herald that construction for a new store in Suffolk is set to begin in September, with a tentative opening in November. The new location will mark the retailer’s 38th store in Virginia and its first in Suffolk. The new location will be located in […] The post Harbor Freight to bring new location to Suffolk appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Two Tango Collaborative in Richmond develops campaign for Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Highway Safety Office to promote motorcycle safety
Two Tango Collaborative in Richmond has developed an integrated campaign for Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Highway Safety Office to promote motorcycle safety and the Virginia Rider Training Program. In 2023, states a release,” there were 2,127 crashes involving motorcyclists on Virginia’s roadways, and 125 motorcyclists lost their lives. Shockingly,...
Liberty Picked 2nd in OVC Men’s Soccer Poll
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Liberty Flames have been selected to finish second in the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Men's Soccer Poll. The Flames garnered three first-place votes and 79 total points to come in second in the poll behind the defending OVC Champion SIUE. The Cougars were picked to defend their 2023 OVC title by receiving 11 first-place votes and 95 total points.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Legislation Supporting Building Blocks for Virginia Families
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin signed ten bipartisan bills, marking a pivotal milestone for Building Blocks for Virginia Families, an initiative designed to expand available child care options and empower working families across the Commonwealth by ensuring parents have the support they need to thrive in today’s workforce. This historic moment for Virginia families took […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Legislation Supporting Building Blocks for Virginia Families appeared first on The Virginian Review.
‘I’m 100% in favor of kids not having access to cell phones’: VDOE releases new guidelines on cell phone-free education
Leaders with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) have released new guidelines on how schools may move forward with a “cell phone-free” education. The new draft guidelines were released on Thursday, Aug. 14, just a few days before several districts across the state start back up for their first day of classes.
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