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Morning Notes for August 27, 2024
Man Behind Connolly Staff Assault Enters Insanity Plea — “Xuan-Kha Tran Pham appeared in court Monday and pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity after the attack in [Rep. Gerry] Connolly’s district office in Fairfax on May 15, 2023…The judge accepted Pham’s plea and said two doctors who evaluated him concluded he was insane at the time of the attacks.” [NBC4]
Report reveals thousands of eligible Virginia seniors are missing out on SNAP benefits
A recent report by the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute, a Washington D.C. think tank, has highlighted a significant issue in Virginia: despite being eligible, thousands of residents are not utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
AARP: Older adults may be eligible for SNAP benefits and not know it
Many older Virginians may be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and not realize it, according to officials with the AARP. SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to those struggling to afford groceries. While the program is often referred to as “food stamps,” it can benefit anyone age 50 and older who has a difficult time affording food.
Va. Dept. of Health maintaining water advisory for Rapidan River area
A do not drink water advisory is in effect for customers of the Rapidan Service Authority that serves the central Piedmont area of the state, including Orange County, because of an odor emanating from the water. But the question remains: what’s causing the smell? On Wednesday, the Virginia Department of Health and RSA had initially […]
Pinpoint Weather: Heat persists, rain chances ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — High pressure will keep Southwest and Central Virginia mostly dry through the middle of the week. However, increasing heat and humidity will impact the region. Tuesday will start with morning temperatures in the mild 60s and lower 70s. Patchy fog is possible. Otherwise, mostly to partly sunny skies will be overhead […]
Parents urged to discuss dangers of vaping with DMV kids as usage increases
SILVER SPRING, Md. (7News) — With tens of thousands of students now back in school in the DMV, The American Lung Association and the Ad Council are urging parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of vaping. Currently, 2.1 million kids use e-cigarettes and 4,000 kids try...
Smith Mountain Lake saved from harmful algal blooms this summer, but efforts to monitor still ongoing; more …
From elsewhere: Trustees decide future of Hampden-Sydney shooting range. With fatalities up, Virginia issues stern warning on drunken driving. Court summons back five localities for new hearing in 5th District GOP primary recount. The post Smith Mountain Lake saved from harmful algal blooms this summer, but efforts to monitor still ongoing; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Commanders have a new stadium name
The Washington Commanders have a new name again — this time for their stadium. On Tuesday, the Commanders announced a partnership with Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU) announced a multi-year, exclusive naming-rights agreement that will change the name of Commanders Field to Northwest Stadium. Washington’s home stadium opened in...
National Harbor Crowd Weighs In On Juvenile Curfew Ahead of New School Year
The juvenile curfew was put n in place all summer to curb youth crime after viral videos of teen brawls. Many believe the curfew has made the harbor... The post National Harbor Crowd Weighs In On Juvenile Curfew Ahead of New School Year appeared first on 93.9 WKYS.
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