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PHOTOS: Vehicle overturns, catches fire on I-66 West in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Traffic was backed on I-66 West after a vehicle went up in flames in Fairfax County on Friday morning. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the vehicle caught fire on the interstate around mile marker 64.8 near Idylwood Park. On Friday morning, traffic was at a […]
Sweet & Sassy leaving its longtime Leesburg location
Sweet & Sassy — a longtime kids spa and salon at the Village at Leesburg center — will be leaving the center at the end of next month. Sweet & Sassy has offered haircuts and hair styling, makeovers, spa treatments, and even ear piercing since it first opened a decade ago.
Police search for owners of emu wandering around Roanoke and more Va. headlines
The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “Blacksburg’s Liam Watson, facing election fraud charges, nixes leave of absence from town council.”—Roanoke Times. • “Northern Va. man pleads guilty to making and possessing toxic ricin.”—WJLA. Diabetes is Not From Sweets! Meet the #1 Enemy...
Sports: Friday, August 23, 2024
Corbin Picks Up Win 100 In Nats Win, O’s Blanked By Astros, Commanders Trade Dotson To Division Rival. Corbin speaks following his 100th career victory. Courtesy Nationals Radio Network…. The River 95.3 serves the Northern Shenandoah Valley with music from the 70’s, 80’s & beyond plus local news &...
Sanctuary policy is largely the reason a quarter of Fairfax County’s high schools are almost failing
Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors has put its local schools in an impossible position. In January 2021, nine of the board’s 10 members voted to adopt a sanctuary policy titled, “The Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy (Trust Policy).” The policy allows anyone, regardless of immigration status, to “access county services without fear that the information […]
Back from the Brink: See Virginia’s Restored Elk Herd
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — The restoration of Virginia’s wild elk herd is a success story. Now, you can see that success up close and in person. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) has announced registration for guided elk viewing tours is now open. Those tours will run on Thursdays in September and Tuesdays in […]
4 Southwest Virginia projects receive $10 million in funding; more …
Youngkin announces state board appointments. Virginia Tech, Homestead Creamery launch new Hokie flavors. The post 4 Southwest Virginia projects receive $10 million in funding; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Former All-American Penta joining LaPorte’s coaching staff
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Former All-American and SEC pitcher of the year Maddie Penta is joining Loren LaPorte’s staff to become the pitching coach for the James Madison softball program. A former pitcher at Auburn University, Penta was the SEC Pitcher of the Year in 2023 which included back-to-back...
Local Harrisonburg company recognized for its sustainability practices
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV)—Riner Rentals received a national workplace electric vehicle (EV) charging award. The award recognizes the company’s commitment to sustainability in the community and workplace charging at its office.
‘He should’ve been a Division I kid all along’: Taylor adds depth, speed to JMU secondary
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Jordan Taylor has a gift, and it’s one you can’t teach. James Madison University’s newest defensive back can flat-out fly. When he was at Tusculum University, a Division II school in Northeast Tennessee, Taylor competed on the track team and ran a 10.3 in the 100-yard dash at the Catamount Classic, qualifying for the NCAA Division II Championship. To put that in perspective, Olympic runners were clocking times between 9.8 and 9.9 seconds at the London Games.
‘This is Home’ housing conversations continue in Staunton
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge’s “This is Home” exhibit brings together different community members to discuss housing issues across the SAW area. The Staunton Public Library is the newest home for the “This is Home” exhibit. The collection of photographs...
Mother says daughter “snatched me by the hair, pulled me plum to the floor”
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A daughter is arrested after she physically assaulted her mom, snatching her hair, pulling her to the ground, and breaking her glasses. On August 20th, 2024, at around 8:46 AM, Corporal L.L. Addair and another officer responded to Princeton Village in Mercer County, West Virginia, regarding an open line call. […]
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