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James Miller, 41, Sentenced for Assault and Burglary of Pregnant Ex-Wife’s Home
WASHINGTON – James Miller, 41, of Virginia, was sentenced today for burglary, simple assault, and destruction of property in a break-in that took place in Northwest Washington in the middle of the night, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). On...
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.
Youngkin administration denies FOIA request from member of own task force
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has called for more transparency as the state looks for new ways to handle the growing costs of a program that provides tuition-free college to spouses and children of military veterans killed or disabled as a result of their service. However, Youngkin’s administration isn’t practicing full transparency itself. Kayla Owen — a […] The post Youngkin administration denies FOIA request from member of own task force appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
How to define Southwest Virginia? Here’s one way, and it’s probably controversial
A Big Stone Gap resident proposed a definition, so we drew a map to show what that would include — and what it wouldn't. The post How to define Southwest Virginia? Here’s one way, and it’s probably controversial appeared first on Cardinal News.
HEAT ALERT: Friday brings hot and humid feel-like temps near 105 degrees
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Plan for an even hotter and more humid day to round out the week this Friday. The National Weather Service has posted a heat advisory for the DMV starting at Noon and extending until 8 p.m. The First Alert Weather Team will be on a...
Harrisonburg PD officer uses crime scene skills to photograph the world
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Photographing crime scenes has become a strong skill for Jonathan Snoddy, Harrisonburg Police Department’s lead evidence technician, in the past 14 years. He said his work has become his passion, and now he takes it with him off the clock. “I started getting some professional...
Drought watch continues for Prince Edward, surrounding counties
Even after Thursday’s round of several storms, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties, along with the surrounding counties, remain in a moderate drought. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a drought watch on Monday, July 1, highlighting the “abnormally dry” weather and lack of rain in at least the short-term forecast through July 7. […] The post Drought watch continues for Prince Edward, surrounding counties appeared first on Farmville.
Two Teens Arrested Following Car Break-Ins in Ocean Pines
OCEAN PINES, MD - Police say two teens were attempting to steal Kia vehicles in the area. Ocean Pines Police say on June 5, around 3:30 a.m., officers responded to Garret Drive for a report of a vehicle break-in. Police say the vehicle's alarm was activated and the resident went outside to find one of the side windows smashed out and the door ajar.
Five JMU Football Players Poised for Bigger Roles In 2024
We’re still about two months from the start of JMU football’s 2024 season, but it’s never too early to discuss the Dukes. With roughly a month until fall camp begins, let’s take a look at five returning players (we didn’t include true freshmen or 2024 transfers on this list) poised to make bigger impacts in 2024 than they did in 2023.
JMU Adds Aurelien Schmitt of France for 2024-25 Season
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Head Coach Steve Secord announced the signing of Aurelien Schmitt, and he will join the men's tennis program this fall with all four years of eligibility. A native of Paris, France, Schmitt is a four-time winner in France and a former U16 French national...
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