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Mushroom-infused chocolates recalled amid probe into illnesses; illness reported in NC
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to avoid a brand of mushroom-infused chocolates and sweets after the foods were linked to dozens of illnesses and some hospitalizations.
Fuel tanker catches fire in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — No one was hurt after a fuel tanker caught fire and leaked fuel in Virginia Beach on Monday. The Virginia Beach Fire Department said it happened in the 3500 block of Cellar Door Way, near Dam Neck Road. A fuel tanker truck caught fire, and its fuel tank ruptured in the process. Hazmat crews were able to stop the leak, and the remaining diesel and gasoline were safely transferred to other trucks that were standing by.
Former Chesapeake teen Quincy Wilson becomes youngest U.S. male track & field athlete to make an Olympic team
BOWIE, Md. — High school phenom Quincy Wilson is headed to Paris to represent the United States at the Olympic Games. The 16-year-old, who lived briefly in Chesapeake, Virginia, becomes the youngest U.S. male track & field athlete to make an Olympic team. Wilson, who now resides in Bowie,...
'It just felt like home:' Norcom star Outten verbally commits to Virginia Tech
PORTSMOUTH, VA (WTKR)- Matthew Outten has seen others from Hampton Roads go on and play college football at Virginia Tech. Now he'll get to do the same. The I.C. Norcom wide receiver verbally committed to the Hokies Monday afternoon during a ceremony at his Portsmouth home. He picked Virginia Tech over Penn State, Maryland and Syracuse.
Norfolk SPCA issues plea for donations
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Norfolk SPCA is asking for the public’s help during its reorganization phase. According to the Norfolk SPCA, around 100 shelter animals are in immediate need of spaying and neutering services. This will help ensure the animals are healthy and ready for adoption. The average spay and neuter costs are $165 […]
Shore breezes through District 8
Shore Little League’s junior softball all-star team soundly defeated Azalea 20-0 after three and a half innings on Saturday, June 22, in the opening game of the District 8 tournament, hosted by North Accomack Little League at the Chincoteague Municipal Complex. Lela Lusk got the start and win in...
CALL 50/70 baseballers win District 8
The Central Accomack Little League 50/70 baseball team won the District 8 all-star tournament. The team leaves for Alexandria on July 5 to compete in the state tournament. C.A.L.L. began the District 8 tournament at Princess Anne Little League on June 15, facing Virginia Beach Little League and winning, 15-5.
Louisa County excited to host VA State Little League Major Baseball Tournament
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Louisa County will soon host some of the best little league baseball players in Virginia. District 14 and Louisa Little League will be hosting the 2024 Virginia State Little League Major Baseball Tournament in Louisa County later this month. The tournament will run July 18-23...
‘Leave the fireworks to the pros’: Officials beg civilians to play it safe this Fourth of July
Independence Day is on the horizon and people across Virginia are getting ready and making plans to celebrate -- but if those plans include setting off any fireworks, plans may need to change.
Bay Region’s Drought Conditions Prompt Fireworks Ban, Fishing Closure
A mostly dry past couple of weeks has led to drought conditions in Maryland and Virginia and has led to a rare fishing closure in part of Virginia and Maryland. One Virginia town on the Bay has even banned lighting off fireworks because it’s so dry. According to the...
Greene and Orange hooking up with Firefly as company celebrates 30K connections
Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), is thrilled to announce their significant milestone of reaching 30,000 fiber broadband connections across central Virginia. Among the newest hookups are residences and businesses in Greene County’s White Hall area, Digital Marketing Coordinator Marci Malinowski said. “We...
Four VADOC facilities close as scheduled
All employees at the four facilities who wished to stay with the department have been able to continue their employment at other facilities, thanks to the "diligence and dedication" of the department's human resources department.
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