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Virginia man sentenced to 51 months in prison for $2.4M loan scheme
A Virginia man was sentenced to more than four years in prison for a 15-year scheme where he issued millions of dollars in fraudulent loans for his own benefit. The actions of James Stevens, 47, of Weems, led to a $2.3 million loss to the bank where he was employed as a commercial lender. He also stole nearly $100,000 from a bank customer.
Commissioners and Cans food drive aims to support Virginians
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Come together and help join 30 Commissioners of Revenue across Virginia to make this year’s charitable food drive the largest one yet! For the month of August, the “Commissioners & Cans” food drive will work to put a dent in the severe shortage food banks are experiencing across Virginia. Food […]
weSurvive pairs Appalachian cancer survivors with health advisers
Researchers at the University of Virginia are hoping to improve the quality of life for post-treatment cancer survivors in Appalachia. The weSurvive program provides free group and one-on-one nutrition and exercise guidance for rural, adult patients. It was created by Kathleen Porter — a registered dietitian at the UVA Cancer Center — through a $770,000 research grant from the American Cancer Society.
VPM Daily Newscast: Aug. 1, 2024
The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before. Listeners can subscribe through NPR One , Apple Podcasts , Megaphone , Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Here’s a recap of the top stories on the...
U.S. unemployment reaches three-year high, Virginia steady at 2.7%
ROANOKE, Va. – Unemployment reached a three-year high, rising to 4.1% nationwide in June. “It’s a tough market,” said Zenith Barrett, the vice president of advancement with Goodwill Industries of the Valleys. She says there are job opportunities in Southwest Virginia, particularly in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, construction,...
New non-profit to tackle healthcare workforce shortage across Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new non-profit is tackling two critical issues: the shortage of healthcare workers and the need for more jobs that pay a living wage. And a program here in western Virginia could provide a model for the rest of the state. The story is familiar to...
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck coming to Maryland, Virginia
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Maryland and Virginia Hello Kitty fans unite! The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to Pentagon City in Virginia on Aug. 3 and then stopping by Bethesda in Maryland on Aug. 10. Hello Kitty enthusiasts can visit the trucks between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to buy merchandise and treats […]