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JMU Football A Top Contender For 2025 QB JT Kitna, Son of Former NFL QB
Quarterback Jamison “JT” Kitna enters his 2024 high school season uncommitted, but the class of 2025 Ohio prospect currently has his eyes firmly on JMU and UAB. He’s visited both programs this summer, his only two visits of the summer. Kitna, the son of former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, is leaning toward picking one of those programs despite originally committing to Houston and receiving interest from other Power Four programs. He won’t rule out joining a Power Conference program if they connect with him this fall and make a strong recruiting push, but he’s currently leaning toward the two Group of Five schools.
Virginia Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Risk Until 10 PM
Wakefield, VA – Virginia is under a slight risk for severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall today, with the most intense weather expected to last until 10 PM. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wakefield has issued warnings that include the potential for damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall throughout the region. This weather pattern could lead to flash flooding, particularly in urban and flood-prone areas.
Mount Airy man pleads guilty to conspiracy after alleged $1M cattle theft scheme: DOJ
The USDA Office of Inspector General, the Secret Service, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and Cleveland and Iredell County Sheriff’s Offices were all part of the investigation.
Kaine, Warner urge government agency to finalize beach umbrella standards, make Virginia beaches safer
Everyone loves sitting back and relaxing at the beach on a warm summer day. However, for thousands of Americans every year, that relaxation can turn into panic and even injury as the result of runaway beach umbrellas.
Herald News Briefs: ‘Cell phone-free’ education discussion set
On Tuesday, July 9, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, looking to guarantee a “cell phone-free education” to students. It doesn’t order an outright ban on phones or demand that any certain protocols be followed. Instead, he’s calling for communities to get involved and help design the rules they want to see. First, […] The post Herald News Briefs: ‘Cell phone-free’ education discussion set appeared first on Farmville.
Startups, venture capital growing in the commonwealth
(The Center Square) — Less than a month after being named America’s Top State for Business 2024 for the sixth time, celebrations of the commonwealth’s economic success continued Thursday with an announcement that more than 10,000 “high-growth,” “high-wage” startups were founded in Virginia in 2022 and 2023. Gov. Glenn Youngkin is lauding economic growth as a victory for the state and his administration. “On day one, I pledged to reinvigorate...
Get Out There: Fairs and festivals around the D.C. region
A ride at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair that’s best done on an empty stomach. August is here! That means it’s fair season. The next two months will be packed with fairs and festivals in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. WAMU’s Matt Blitz joined us this week on Get...
Northeast Graduate Earns Dunkin’ Scholarship
Not only was Cecilia Hartford the 2024 Northeast High School valedictorian, class president, a National Honor Society member, and a varsity athlete in lacrosse and field hockey, but she is also a recipient of a $2,500 Dunkin’ scholarship. In partnership with Scholarship America, 50 students throughout the Washington, D.C.,...
Seeking applicants for tourism grant funding
RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Tourism-oriented businesses and organizations can apply for grant funding to help with marketing initiatives. The Virginia Tourism Corporation is currently accepting applications for its Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Grant program. These grants can help businesses through the “shoulder season” of September through May, aiming to drive...
2024 Has Already Seen Over $800,000 in Booze Stolen From Liquor Stores in This State Alone
3,971 bottles of tequila, 1,377 bottles of Hennessy VS Cognac and 593 bottles of Don Julio Tequila Blanco. These are just some of what AXIOS Richmond reports are the stolen inventory from a string of thefts plaguing the Virginia ABC’s liquor stores for the first six months of 2024.