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Chase City man wins $250,000 in Virginia Lottery’s Print ‘n Play Bingo Multiplier game
Chase City, Virginia – Bruce McCluster of Chase City, Virginia, recently experienced an extraordinary run of luck, turning a series of small wins into a life-changing prize. It all started when his wife gifted him some Virginia Lottery tickets, and his initial win of $46 set off a chain of fortunate events. After redeeming those winnings for more tickets, McCluster won $490. But the biggest surprise came when he redeemed those tickets again and ended up winning the top prize of $250,000.
Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi to Open in September at Salamander Hotel in DC
The James Beard Award–winning chef treated those gathered for the Family Reunion in Middleburg to a taste of his new Afro-Caribbean dishes. Guests watched in anticipation as a platter of curried branzino sailed to long rustic tables inside Salamander Resort’s tented patio. They gathered in Middleburg for the fourth annual Family Reunion, an event where culinary luminaries and fans meet for food and fellowship.
Paws and purr-fection: Find your furry soulmate at Clear the Shelters Event in Fairfax Co.
FAIRFAX, Va. — Get ready to fall head over paws, because the Fairfax County Animal Shelter is hosting the most heart-melting event of the summer!. If you've been dreaming of adding a furry (or scaly) friend to your life, then mark your calendars for Aug. 23-25, because this weekend, the shelter is rolling out the red carpet for its cutest residents with a “Clear the Shelters” fee-waived adoption event.
Far from home: MCPS community welcomes Filipino special education teachers
Tucked into a downtown Silver Spring apartment on a Friday afternoon, a group of 10 teachers talked excitedly about the experience of traveling more than 8,500 miles from home in the Philippines to Montgomery County. The group is part of a 42-member cultural exchange cohort that was recently welcomed by...
DC councilman arrested in alleged $156,000 bribery scheme to push violence prevention contracts for kickbacks
Washington, DC, Councilman Trayon White allegedly engaged in a bribery scheme to use his elected position to keep government contracts flowing to two companies, federal prosecutors say, accepting envelopes with thousands of dollars in cash and lucrative kickbacks.
Habitat for Humanity Prince William: 100 Days of Thanksgiving
Habitat for Humanity Prince William is excited to announce the launch of its 30th Anniversary Campaign, 100 Days of Thanksgiving, to celebrate and raise funds for an ambitious round of projects serving low-income families in the Greater Prince William region. The campaign seeks to raise $100,000 in the one hundred days leading up to Thanksgiving.
Drowning Incident Near Captain John’s: 72-Year-Old Man Found Dead
NEWBURG, Md. – On the night of August 18, 2024, emergency responders were called to the scene of a possible drowning near Captain John’s Crab House, located at 16215 Cobb Island Road. The call came in at approximately 9:11 p.m., indicating that a 72-year-old man, who had been...
Virginia State Police investigating deadly pedestrian crash on Eastern Shore
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash on the Eastern Shore. State police responded to a call to investigate a deadly crash at Route 13 around 9:56 p.m. According to police, a preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a 2004 Toyota Prius...
Virginia abandoned mine land receives federal boost
(The Center Square) — Old coal mining sites in Southwest Virginia are being repurposed into places of business, outdoor recreation, entertainment, and greener forms of energy production thanks to $10 million in recently awarded federal grants. Since 2017, various development projects in Southwest Virginia have received federal funding through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program. The program contributes to projects involving mine land that was active before 1977 in...
'Looks really nasty': Spotted Lanternflies leaving behind sticky mess
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Some people in our area are in a bit of a sticky situation. The invasive spotted lanternflies, which are all across the state, are leaving behind a mess on cars and patios. The nice term for it is 'honeydew.' Essentially, what this is, is the...
Virginia Enjoys Low Unemployment Rate 1.6 Points Below National Rate
According to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 4,800 in the month of July. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July remained unchanged at 2.7 percent, 1.6 points below the national rate which […]
Virginia to Benefit from New USDA Investments in Biofuels
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 19, 2024 – Three fueling stations in the commonwealth are included in a new $2.7 million grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to help expand the sale and use of renewable fuels. Pennsylvania is the lead state...
Public hearing on Variance Request for single-family home in Shenandoah on Sept. 4
Pursuant to Section 15.2-2204 Code of Virginia, as amended, a public hearing will be held by the Town of Shenandoah Board of Zoning Appeals on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., at Town Hall, 426 First Street, Shenandoah, VA, to consider the following variance request being presented by:. Blue...
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