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Marijuana justice could be a step toward reparations in Virginia
This story was reported by Next City. In June, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order pardoning 175,000 low-level convictions related to cannabis possession in his state, marking the largest pardon related to cannabis possession charges in U.S. history. Months before the historic move, Maryland lawmakers began considering a...
E-ZPass ‘smishing’ scam fooling victims into paying false tolls, VDOT says
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT is warning Virginia residents of a text message that fools victims into making payments on unpaid tolls that don’t actually exist. Also known as ‘smishing,’ these text messages appear to be from E-ZPass Virginia or a specific toll facility and claim you owe outstanding toll charges. VDOT says these may […]
Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief — Aug. 9, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, Aug. 9: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle mostly 1.00 to 6.00 lower. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales uneven, ranging 6.00 lower to 7.00 higher. Slaughter cows mostly 2.00 to 10.00 higher. Wheat .06 higher. Corn mostly .05 to .15 higher, new […] The post Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief — Aug. 9, 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Virginia families and teachers prepare for the back-to-school season
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (DC News Now) — Thousands of families in Virginia are gearing up for the back-to-school season, and some districts are already in session. School officials are encouraging staff, students and parents to support each other for a smooth transition. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) officials recommend parents hold a family meeting to […]
The Eating is Great During RAMW’s Summer Restaurant Week, Aug. 12 to 18
RAMW's Summer Restaurant Week offers more than 350 restaurants representing 75 cuisines in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, offering special meal deals and opportunities to explore the culinary scene. The post The Eating is Great During RAMW’s Summer Restaurant Week, Aug. 12 to 18 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Virginia airports and trails win federal funding bids
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) just keeps on giving and giving. Passed in the fall of 2021, the law laid out a walloping $660 billion to be spread over five years for a smorgasbord of infrastructure upgrades. From the air to the sea to rail to roads, and even down to local multi-use trails, Virginia […]
Some Verizon users may have trouble calling 911 during network issue
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Verizon customers on the Eastern Shore may experience trouble dialing into 9-1-1 on Sunday, police said. An intermittent issue with Verizon network equipment is causing some 9-1-1 callers on the Eastern Shore of Virginia to not be able to dial in to 9-1-1 using a cellular or landline phone during brief, […]
Bear firearm season set to begin soon for several counties
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Bear firearm season for several counties begins on August 31, 2024. These counties include Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming. Hunters are allowed one bear per day during the season and two bears as a whole including for archery and crossbow seasons. Bows and crossbows can be substituted for firearms. Hunters must […]
Droves of law enforcement accompany slain Smyth Co. deputy home
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Law enforcement from across Southwest Virginia accompanied a fallen Smyth County deputy home from Roanoke on Monday. Deputy Hunter Reedy was fatally shot on Friday night in Smyth County. Another deputy, Michael Fedorchuk, was also injured in the shooting. Fedorchuk was released from the hospital the next afternoon, according to […]
Billy Graham Response Team provides support for Smyth County Sheriff's Office
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is in Marion to provide their support for the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office following the loss of Deputy Hunter Reedy. James Kilgore is the Chaplain Coordinator for the response team. He is board-certified to help others manage...
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