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Elected officials push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of the state’s congressional delegation want a new pilot program allowing people to file their federal taxes for free to come to Virginia. And, as Brad Kutner found out, officials in Richmond want it, too.
Tiger brings back national title
It started off as a hobby for Logan Cohn. The Hampden-Sydney College rising senior picked up weightlifting during his senior year in high school. Now he’ll be coming back to campus this fall as a national champion. Cohn won in the U23 super heavyweight division for National Olympic Weightlifting. “It hasn’t really sunk in yet,” […] The post Tiger brings back national title appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Recount will decide if conservative US Rep. Bob Good loses primary to Trump-backed challenger
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — A recount of the votes cast in the Republican primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District will be held on July 31 to decide whether a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump will hold onto his narrow victory over U.S. Rep. Bob Good, one of the most conservative members of Congress.
South Boston Police arrest suspect wanted for car theft and assault
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The South Boston Police Department (SBPD) has arrested a suspect wanted for car theft and assault. SBPD currently has warrants for the arrest of 37-year-old Quinn Tucker. Tucker was wanted for the following charges:. Felony motor vehicle theft. Felony property damage. Misdemeanor assault and...
Southampton County land transfers — June 2024
The following land transfers were recorded in Southampton County Circuit Court for the month of June: Michal Danielle Keller to Nicholas R. Stickney, 218 Old Sedley Road, Franklin, Franklin City, Lot 6, Crescent Heights, $229,990 Reliable Pros Properties LLC to Jamar Hill, 507 Walnut Street, Franklin, Franklin City, $250,000 Mable A. Butler to Jack Simpson […] The post Southampton County land transfers — June 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Rabies notice issued in Wake County after fox bites woman in Knightdale
KNIGHTSDALE, N.C. (WNCN) — A fox tested positive for rabies after biting a woman in Knightdale on Thursday. According to Wake County Public Health and Wake County Animal Control, the incident occurred in a neighborhood near the corner of Kemp Drive and Hodge Road. The woman was bitten while attempting to break up a fight between the fox and an unknown cat.
Fayetteville State nursing program awarded $1.5M federal grant for SANE training
Fayetteville State University says it's reached another milestone with its program training nurses to treat sexual assault survivors. The Biden administration just awarded $1.5 million to the university to expand the program."This is a huge win for us and for the SANE community as well as survivors of sexual violence," said Dr. Sherry Leviner, an associate professor of nursing at Fayetteville State University.FSU launched its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner--or SANE--training program in December 2022. It's a push the university said was meant to eliminate the shortage of nurses skilled in responding to sexual assault cases."Up until this pilot program that...
Family members frustrated by years-long lack of care at Harnett Co. cemetery
Harnett cemetery under fire from families wanting cleanliness. Persistent cemetery issues are pushing families further into frustration. It's a recurring problem at Harnett Devotional Gardens just outside Dunn. In 2021, WRAL's Gilbert Baez spoke with family members who had to bring their own tools to clean up around graves of...
Motorcyclist dead after crash on NC Highway 98 in Durham, police say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A motorcyclist was killed after hitting the back of another vehicle on N.C. Highway 99 on Friday afternoon, police said. According to the Durham Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of N.C. Highway and Chandler Road to investigate a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle.
Children found safe after missing and believed to be in Wake County, law enforcement says
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Saturday that two children were found safe after previously being missing and endangered. Officials said the children were thought to be in Wake County, according to FDLE. Caden and Marina Barber were last seen in Florida on...
Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel
The city of Wilson plans to sell the historic Cherry Hotel to the same development company that is building a hotel at the new downtown baseball stadium. City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the development agreement with New South Ventures Wilson, LLC during its regular monthly meeting Thursday. The amended agreement includes an assignment of rights and obligation to […] The post Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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