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United Way SAW wraps up ‘Stuff the Bus’ event
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - The United Way of Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro wrapped up its final day of donations for its ‘Stuff the Bus’ event on Sunday. With the donations portion of the event officially over, CEO of United Way Kristi Williams said the event has been successful, and they were able to collect nearly $50,000 worth of school supplies.
Man Feels ‘Sharp Pain’ While Eating Taco Bell-Then Sees What’s in His Food
A Taco Bell customer has horrified the internet after revealing that he bit into something sharp while eating his food—only to discover that he'd almost swallowed someone's piercing. On July 24, Suffolk, Virginia, resident Jeremy ordered two steak cheesy street chalupas from Taco Bell. With only a few bites...
Virginia man missing in Union
UNION W.Va. (WVDN) – UPDATE: The individual has reportedly been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY: A Virginia man is missing in the Union area. The West Virginia State Police released the following statement: “On Friday, August 2, 2024, Senior Trooper L. A. Evans received a missing person complaint from Alisa Wilson. Mrs. Wilson advised she […] The post Virginia man missing in Union appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Homeless people are camping out in central Annandale park
Toll House Park, a tiny landmark at the intersection of Little River Turnpike and Annandale Road, was created as a focal point for the revitalization of Annandale. Now, however, it’s become a gathering place for unsheltered individuals struggling to survive during a weeks-long heat wave. Some people are sleeping on the benches, while others brought blankets, chairs, and tents.
Severe storms led to massive power outages across Northern Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia – Severe weather conditions swept across the DMV area, causing significant disruption as thousands of residents found themselves without power on a tumultuous Saturday evening. Reports from Dominion Energy highlighted the extent of the power outages across Northern Virginia, with Loudoun County experiencing over 7,000 disruptions, Fauquier County suffering more than 6,000 outages, and Fairfax County reporting approximately 3,700 affected households. In addition, Alexandria saw around 400 customers lose electricity due to the storm.
Drought Warning In Effect For Frederick County
A Drought Watch has been put into effect for Frederick County by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The Drought Watch came into effect on June 24th due to above-average temperatures, below-average rainfall, and the presence of algal mats affecting water safety. The algal mats halts the purchase of water...
Congress fails to address VA budget shortfall before leaving town
Congress failed to pass legislation before leaving town to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn millions of veterans’ benefits are at risk in the coming weeks. Some senators had been hopeful of expediting legislation to patch the shortfall...
Clover Hill defeats top-seeded Bridgewater in Game 1 of RCBL Championship Series
No. 3 seed Clover Hill won game one of the Rockingham County Baseball League Championship Series Sunday night at top-seeded Bridgewater, 4-2. Bryce Suters, Alex Knicely and Drew Easter drove in one run each, while Reid Long earned the win on the mound. Long went 6.2 innings and he allowed one unearned run on eight hits, and he struck out six and didn’t walk a batter.