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What’s Next: Virginia’s Military Survivors and Dependents program
Washington (DC News Now) — Changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents program have many military families in the commonwealth panicking, but it seems lawmakers have found a solution. The program proves tuition assistance to family members of military members and first responders who are killed or disable in the line of duty. Northern […]
D.M. Conner quarry expansion approved by Augusta zoning board
VERONA – After months of hearings before the Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals, D.M. Conner was approved to expand its quarry on Wednesday. The zoning board tabled the operation expansion vote in May, waiting until after they approved D.M. Conner to reclaim land they quarried without a permit in June.
Teens Connected To Stolen Jeep, Carjacking In Fairfax County Before Crashing In VA: Police
Two teens who went on a short-lived crime spree that started in Fairfax County and ended in Albermarle County when they crashed a carjacked car after their stolen vehicle became disabled, according to authorities.Shortly before 6 a.m. on Friday, July 5, officers from the Fairfax County Police Depar…
U.S. Cities With The Most Black-Owned Businesses
The African American community is no stranger to entrepreneurship. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Black Americans own 3.5 million businesses, employing over 1.2 million people. These entrepreneurs are at the forefront of a new generation of wealth and ownership for the Black community. However, Black-owned businesses thrive more in some American cities than others. As more Black entrepreneurs emerge, where are the best destinations to set up shop? Here are the U.S. cities with the most Black-owned businesses, according to a new survey from LendingTree.
Fairfax Water: No quality concerns after use of Washington Aqueduct paused
Fairfax Water customers weren’t affected by the recent Boil Water Advisory that went out to D.C. and Arlington County residents before Independence Day. The utility, which serves almost 2 million people in Northern Virginia, suspended its use of the Washington Aqueduct early on Wednesday (July 3) before the advisory was issued later that day. Though D.C. and Arlington both lifted the advisory yesterday (Thursday), Fairfax Water says it hasn’t yet resumed getting water from the aqueduct.
Temps Could Feel 110 Degrees, Severe Storms Possible For Maryland, Virginia: Here's The Timing
Temps could feel as hot as 110 degrees in Baltimore, Bel Air, and Westminster. Northern Virginia could feel as hot as between 103 and 109 degrees, the NWS says. Excessive heat warnings are in effect. The hottest parts of the day will likely be in the late-afternoon and early-evening, the...
UPDATE: Maryland Teacher Who Went Viral For Letting Students Unbraid His Hair Shares Update On His Employment Status (WATCH)
Marquise White, the Maryland teacher who went viral for letting students unbraid his hair, has shared an update on his employment status. RELATED: WATCH: Teacher Reacts After Folks Flame Him Over Video Of Students Taking Out His Braids! The Maryland Teacher Shares An Update On Friday, July 5, White took to TikTok to share an update. [...] The post UPDATE: Maryland Teacher Who Went Viral For Letting Students Unbraid His Hair Shares Update On His Employment Status (WATCH) appeared first on The Shade Room.
Outdoor furniture store opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
Fortunoff Backyard Store opened July 1 in Bailey’s Crossroads. The store is located at 3536 S. Jefferson St., in the Crossroads Place Shopping Center between World Market and Home Goods. Fortunoff offers a wide selection of patio and deck furniture, including dining tables and chairs, sofas, umbrellas, and fire...
Notes: Old Town restaurant wins wine award
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with patchy fog clearing by 8am. The day will be partly sunny and hot, reaching a high of 97 and heat index values up to 107, accompanied by a southwest wind at 3-7 mph. Precipitation chances are 40%. For Friday night, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 78. South wind will be around 6 mph.
Bill to improve water quality introduced to State Water Commission
Do you know what's in your water? A bill that was recently introduced to the State Water Commission is centered on eliminating some of the dangerous contaminants you may find in your drinking water was just presented to the state water commission.
Hot, Humid, and Hazy with Shower Chances
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The heat wave continues with highs in the mid 90′s and heat index values near 100. We will start the week on a dry note, but a cold front will bring beneficial showers and scattered storm chances starting Tuesday. Following frontal passage, while we’ll still see daily rain and storm chances starting mid week, we’ll also get a break from the heat wave. Temperatures towards the end of the week will be much more pleasant and in the 80′s. Check back for updates.
Pedestrian Advocate Kevin Cox Criticizes Utility Pole Neglect, Applauds City’s Recent Efforts
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville has grappled with the problem of outdated utility poles and abandoned telecommunications hardware cluttering its streets. That’s according to Kevin Cox, a local pedestrian advocate, in an interview with Courteney Stuart. Cox believes negligence by Dominion and telecommunications companies have left...
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