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DC woman faces felony charge for escape of Virginia prisoner
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — A woman from the District is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate. VDOC announced Friday that Sasha Castillo was charged with Persons aiding escape of a prisoner. The indictment stemmed from the escape of inmate Naseem Isaiah Roulack, who […]
FOIA Friday: $223 for one email, Portsmouth needs redo on pay records
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Virginia Department of Health employee embezzles more than $4M in fraud scheme
A former employee who funneled millions of dollars from the Virginia Department of Health into a fake business account pled guilty Thursday to the scheme. Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, of Midlothian, faced charges including mail fraud, federal program theft and tax evasion. In total, Harrell received $4,337,395 in funds obtained illegally.
City of Harrisonburg launches new sustainability program ‘EATS’
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The City of Harrisonburg has launched EATS, a new sustainability program encouraging the food service industry to reduce its food waste footprint. EATS, or Eateries Acting Towards Sustainability, is a free and voluntary Green Restaurant Certification Program that aligns with the city’s Environmental Action Plan. The certification acknowledges local businesses’ sustainability efforts and encourages them to continue to pursue environmental efforts.
Attorney General Jason Miyares and Senate Candidate Hung Cao in attendance at Regional Republican Picnic
WEYERS CAVE, Va. (WHSV)—The Regional Republican Picnic was held Thursday night at the Weyers Cave Community Center. Many Virginia leaders, including Attorney General Jason Miyares and US Senate Candidate Hung Cao, were in attendance. Dozens of locals packed the community center for the family-friendly event, at which Miyares was...
Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading Democratic ticket
Data obtained by 8News shows that voter registration in Virginia is on the rise after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for President and Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president.
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for Governor of Virginia. Spanberger was first elected in 2018. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is supporting Vindman as part...
Jacob Dobbs Named a Nominee for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – James Madison linebacker Jacob Dobbs has been named a nominee for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, as announced by Allstate and the Wuerffel Foundation. Dobbs joined the Dukes in January after a stellar five-year career at Holy Cross, in which he started all 43...
Seeking information on stolen moped, theft from store
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify a couple of people involved in a theft. On July 21, two people reportedly used a stolen moped and committed a theft at Maybelle’s Market in Dyke. The incident occurred around...
Track & Field: Track & Field Named USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
NEW ORLEANS – James Madison track & field received academic team recognition from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), as announced by the organization. As a team, the Dukes were honored for its 3.214 grade-point average, highlighted by nine student-athletes with a 3.5 or higher. JMU has been named to the All-Academic team list by the USTFCCCA every year since 2012. Earlier this summer, senior Miranda Stanhope earned 2024 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® laurels after wrapping up her final collegiate season with a 3.981 cumulative GPA, finishing with a perfect 4.0 GPA during the...
Robinson Steps Down as Head Tennis Coach
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Bridgewater College Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach Jordon Robinson is stepping down from his current role at BC to pursue another opportunity outside of college athletics. Robinson departs the program after piloting the Eagles for ten seasons. During his tenure, BC became a mainstay in the...
Staunton District Traffic Alert: Updated work schedule for the week of July 29-Aug. 2
VDOT has updated its list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren. Vegetation management...
Waynesboro Police apprehend man wanted in multiple vehicle larcenies in the city
A suspect in multiple vehicle break-ins in Waynesboro was arrested at the Dollar General on Rosser Avenue Wednesday. And good news for anyone who may have had their belongings stolen, police recovered numerous items during the arrest. Waynesboro Police officers were called to assist Augusta County Sheriff’s deputies in the...
Musical Theatre Lightning Strikes Twice
For the second consecutive year, the entire graduating class of Shenandoah University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in musical theatre has representation with New York talent agents and managers. It’s highly unusual for back-to-back classes to receive 100% representation, said Shenandoah Conservatory Director of Musical Theatre, Associate Professor of...
Human Rights Commission seeks feedback
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville Human Rights Commission is looking for your feedback. The Commission has a survey asking respondents to rank public policy issues to discuss at its August 1 meeting. The survey mostly addresses the exact issues the Human Rights Commission work on including homelessness and housing...
Mobile pet care clinic comes to Tonsler Park
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is trying to reduce barriers to care for pets. It brought its compassionate care clinic to Charlottesville’s Tonsler Park Friday, July 26. This mobile clinic allows the shelter to provide care for animals in under-served communities. It gave out more than 50...
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