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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 […]
Good luck: Three times recounts have overturned elections
As Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) hopes a recount in his primary will save him from losing his seat in Congress, the rarity of recounts changing results means he should not get his hopes up. In recent years, few race results have changed after recounts despite many election challenges. With Good looking for a miracle in […]
Augusta zoning board issues verdict on Elm Spring solar project
VERONA – The Augusta County Board of Zoning appeals did not approve the Elm Spring II Solar project. Board member Monica Rutledge moved to approve the project and Board member Mark Glover seconded. They were the two affirmative votes. Chairman George Coyner II and Board member Thomas Bailey voted against. Board member Thomas...
Appomattox among counties to benefit from broadband grant
PALMYRA, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the award of $12.2 million in Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant funding to Firefly Fiber Broadband, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative. The funding will support the $48.6 million project, in partnership with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Dominion Energy, and county...
Deadline closing in for Waynesboro businesses to apply for tourism grant
WAYNESBORO, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Time is running out for businesses and organizations in Waynesboro to apply for Building Opportunities to Support Tourism, or BOOST, grants. These grants are up to $3,000 to support eligible activities such as festivals and events. Stephanie Duffy, Assistant Director for Waynesboro Economic Development...
Longtime Harrisonburg tattoo artist takes business on the road to raise money for city monument
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A longtime Harrisonburg tattoo artist and instructor is beginning a new chapter for his business and tattoo artist school. T.J. Warsing owns T.J.’s Dermagraphics Tattoos and has been a tattoo artist in Harrisonburg for over 30 years. Now, he is preparing to take his business on the road.
Processed red meat linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Eating processed red meat can increase your chances of developing dementia later in life, according to a study from the Alzheimer’s Association. The study found that eating about two servings of processed red meat per week raises the risk of dementia by 14%, compared to those who ate less than three servings per month. Swapping a serving of processed red meat for a serving of nuts, beans or tofu every day may lower that risk by 20%.
Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, a former Navy SEAL who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, on Thursday defeated conservative U.S. Rep. Bob Good in a recount of the Republican primary results in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. McGuire narrowly defeated Good, one of the most conservative members of Congress and chair of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus. Election officials previously certified a narrow McGuire win in the June 18 primary, by 374 votes out of nearly 63,000 cast. But with the margin of victory at just six-tenths of a percentage point, Good was entitled to a recount. McGuire’s margin of victory narrowed by four votes to 370 following Thursday’s recount.
Virginia named first in the nation to have EnChroma-adapted viewfinders in every state park
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — When someone is color blind, they have trouble seeing certain colors, green and red tend to be colors that colorblind people tend to miss. Chief Ranger Ethan Howes works in one of Virginia’s state parks. Unfortunately, he is color blind, certain colors appear duller to him.
Capital Area Food Bank provides free summer meals for kids in DC, Maryland and Virginia
WASHINGTON (7News) — As the school year draws to a close, the Capital Area Food Bank is kicking off their summer meals program this month to provide free meals for children across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Join Brian van de Graaff as he meets with Capital Area Food Bank’s director of Family Government Nutrition Programs, Alexis Lahr and District Manager for Harris Teeter, LeAnn Sek to talk about this important community outreach initiative with Good Morning Washington.