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Fairfax seeing increasing number of whooping-cough cases
Mirroring the situation across Virginia and nationwide, the Fairfax Health District is experiencing an increase in pertussis illness, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is caused by bacteria spread from person to person through the air. When an ill person coughs or sneezes, tiny droplets are released in the air that other people can breathe in.
Lowell Woman Sentenced for Drug Smuggling and Money Laundering Involving Massachusetts and Virginia
A woman from Lowell has been handed a 21-month prison sentence following her guilty plea to charges involving drug distribution and money laundering within Massachusetts and Virginia. According to an announcement by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Sathtra Em, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV for conspiring to distribute MDMA and buprenorphine and to launder the proceeds of her crimes.
Smyth County airport receives state funding for removal project
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Mountain Empire Airport, located in Smyth County, Virginia, received $50,000 in state funding for an obstruction removal project. The Virginia Aviation Board announced on Wednesday that $9.5 million will go towards projects at airports across the Commonwealth. Mountain Empire Airport, located at 8223 Lee Highway in Rural Retreat, was awarded […]
Caesars Virginia Hiring Event in Browns Summit Brings in Hundreds
Caesars Virginia in Danville is interested in adding more workers to its casino staff. The casino and resort hosted a hiring event Tuesday in Browns Summit where nearly 200 people showed up. Caesars Virginia in Danville expects to fill about 700 positions. The company expects to fill approximately 700 positions...
Some Lynchburg EMS crews got specialized training on how to use new ventilator
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Fire Department said some of their EMS people got some specialized training on how to use the newHamilton T1 ventilator. "When it comes to the quality of patient care the Lynchburg Fire Department provides, we are constantly striving to get better," firefighters said.
Liberty basketball unveils roster and updated jersey numbers for 2024-25
The Liberty Flames men’s basketball team has released its updated roster and jersey numbers for the 2024-25 season, featuring several newcomers. Incoming freshmen Brett Decker and Will Gibson have been added to the roster alongside transfers Taelon Peter, Isaiah Ihnen, Owen Aquino, Josh Smith, and Jayvon Maughmer. Decker is...
Liberty football position preview: Special Teams
We continue our position previews with a look at Liberty’s special teams. A familiar theme for the Flames the past several seasons, Liberty has an ongoing battle at kicker during training camp. That is the highlight of the special teams position group, as Max Morgan returns at punter. Also, can NC State transfer Juju Gray provide a game-changer for the Flames in the kick return game?
Youngkin wants comprehensive support for people leaving prison
About 10,000 people will be released from state prisons and jails this year, and Governor Glenn Youngkin worries that one in five will end up back behind bars within the next three years. “Across the country and here in Virginia we see surprisingly, disappointingly, shockingly high recidivism rates." he told...
First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor Glenn Youngkin Announce 2024 Spirit of Virginia Award Recipients
On August 9th, 2024, at the Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax, Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin presented a Spirit of Virginia Award to Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching traditional mountain music to children. The event served live performances...
Emails show Charlottesville is investigating an unspecified complaint regarding its city attorney
Charlottesville City Attorney Jacob Stroman has been on administrative leave since early April. He wasn’t, however, the only one. Assistant City Attorney Ryan Franklin was placed on leave alongside him, in response to an investigation into an unspecified complaint, emails obtained by Charlottesville Tomorrow through a public records request showed.
Cooler temperatures turn to heat and humidity as we go into the weekend
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — We're enjoying the cooler weather this morning, but it won't last much longer. Temperatures are on the way up for the rest of the week. We'll be reaching into the upper 80s today with abundant sunshine across the Commonwealth. The lows won't be as cool...
CNN Interviews Black Owner of Pro-Trump Store Who Sells Confederate Flag Merch and Says Kamala Harris ‘Is Not a Black-Black Person’
CNN correspondent Elle Reeve interviewed Jo Anne Price, a Black woman who owns a pro-Trump store in Virginia, along with several customers about their support for former President Donald Trump. The post CNN Interviews Black Owner of Pro-Trump Store Who Sells Confederate Flag Merch and Says Kamala Harris ‘Is Not a Black-Black Person’ first appeared on Mediaite.
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