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Virginia is for law lovers? A look at new laws going into effect today
As of July 1, more than 700 recently-passed laws are going into effect. While some impact smaller, niche communities like bakers or cake pop fans -- others have the potential to impact all Virginians in their day-to-day lives.
Emergency loans may become available to Virginia farmers as drought conditions continue
If current drought conditions continue in Virginia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) may issue a natural disaster designation for some areas, which would allow farmers to receive emergency loans.
Youngkin names Kenneth Marcus to George Mason University visitors board
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the appointment of Kenneth L. Marcus, founder and chairman of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, to the board of visitors of George Mason University. Marcus previously served as assistant secretary for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Education in...
Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz charged with weapons violation at Virginia airport
Washington — Rep. Victoria Spartz, an Indiana Republican, has been charged with a weapons violation for bringing a handgun in her luggage to Dulles International Airport in Virginia. In a statement, a spokesperson for Spartz said the congresswoman "accidentally carried an empty handgun in her suitcase with no magazine or bullets, which she did not realize was in the pocket of her suitcase, while going through security at Dulles airport." Spartz "was issued a citation and proceeded on her international flight" to attend a meeting for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority confirmed Spartz...
Boeing announces purchase of Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion in stock
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Boeing announced plans to aquire Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion in an all-stock transaction for the manufacturing firm, which already was part of the aerospace company’s manufacturing chain. Boeing, located in Arlington, Virginia, announced the purchase in a statement late Sunday. The acquisition’s equity...
A Book from the RELIC Collection: “George Washington’s Virginia” by John R. Maass
Provided by Prince William Public Libraries | Written by Mary Kitiyakara, Senior Librarian/RELIC Manager. “George Washington’s Virginia” by John R. Maass, from RELIC’s collection, has an interesting way of looking at the life of George Washington through the people who influenced him and the many sites throughout Virginia associated with Washington and his family.
Final defendant in Tri-Cities methampetamines ring pleads guilty in federal court
A Bristol man who the feds say was involved in a scheme responsible for a large percentage of the methamphetamine market in the Tri-Cities area pleaded guilty in federal court last week. Eric Dale Whisman, 32, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture.
Pike travel nurse indicted in federal crackdown on health care fraud
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A Pike County travel nurse who has been under investigation for the past two years has now been indicted on federal drug charges. Jacqueline Brewster, 54, of Belfry, has been charged in U.S. District Court in Beckley, W.Va., with obtaining controlled substances by fraud, tampering with consumer products, and wrongfully obtaining individually identifiable health information under false pretenses.
Kentucky jail escapee captured in Mingo
A Pinsonfork, Kentucky, man has been returned to custody after he escaped from a work detail last week. Andrew J. Eastwood, 48, of Pond Creek Road, was booked at the Pike County Detention Center on charges of second-degree escape, probation violation, failure to appear, contempt of court and parole violation on June 19.
‘Operation Dry Water’ to crack down on boating under the influence this 4th of July weekend
So far this year the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has responded to dozens of incidents involving drinking and boating. Dozens of them resulted in serious injuries and nearly ten were fatal. Now, with a big holiday weekend out on the water approaching, officials are dedicating manpower in an effort to stop people who boat under the influence. It's called Operation Dry Water.
Tennessee Lottery Winner Has Perfect Response To Winning $1 Million: "I Ain’t Ever Eating Bologna Again"
"I said [to the clerk], 'If I hit this million dollars, I ain't ever eating bologna again.'" Thus, a king was born. Jody (who opted not to disclose his last name — a smart man) received the top prize of a Kentucky lottery scratch-off ticket! He and his father took a $700,000 lump sum and went on about their business! Lottery officials said they took home a check for $504,000 after taxes.
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