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Two Tornadoes Touched Down In Virginia During Tropical Storm: National Weather Service
The National Weather Service has confirmed that at least two tornados touched ground in Virginia as they continue to probe the damage done by Tropical Storm Debby. Storms rolled through the region late last week, wreaking havoc in parts of the DMV region, including several areas in Virginia.Th…
New details learned in fatal deputy shooting in Smyth County
UPDATE 9:55 P.M. SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– Virginia State Police have released further information about the fatal shooting of a deputy in Smyth County on Friday, August 9. According to VSP, the incident happened at around 5 p.m. when a Marion Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on Rt. 16. The vehicle allegedly did not […]
Virginia’s minimum wage increasing to $12.41 in 2025, advocates say it’s not enough
On January 1st, 2025, the minimum wage in Virginia will go from $12 per hour to $12.41 per hour as the result of a bill passed by the 2020 Virginia General Assembly requiring the state’s minimum wage to be adjusted for inflation.
UVA cyber interns focus on election security
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - This summer, a group of 39 interns worked to reduce doubt in our election system. Through the UVA-led, Virginia Cyber Navigator Internship Program they worked with local election offices throughout Virginia. While they found reason to be optimistic in the security of the elections themselves, the...
Multiple West Virginia Inmates Sentenced for Jailhouse Drug Trafficking Operation
CLARKSBURG, WV – Eleven inmates in the Northern District of West Virginia have been sentenced for their involvement in smuggling or attempting to smuggle drugs into federal prisons, according to…
The First Astronaut from West Virginia has passed away
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY)- West Virginia’s first astronaut Jon McBride passed away on Wednesday. Mcbride was 80 but would have turned 81 on the 14th. Even though he’s a Charleston native, he always considered Beckley his home. Senator Joe Manchin released a statement today expressing his gratitude for McBride’s...
Fayette County firefighters prepare for the upcoming school year
GAULEY BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) – Firefighters were training a little differently in Fayette County. Eight different fire departments in Fayette County gathered at the Fayette County Firefighters Training Center for a training on August 10, 2024. Some were there for certification; others were there to brush up on their training ahead of the school year. […]
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