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'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...
Giant Eagle selling GetGo gas stations in Ohio, West Virginia, and other states
Couche-Tard, a Canadian-owned, multinational operator of convenience stores and gas stations, will take over approximately 3,500 employees and will operate approximately 270 convenience retail and fueling locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana after acquiring GetGo.
High TCE Concentrations Still Found on West Side of Fort Detrick's Area B, Samples Show
Groundwater samples from March at Fort Detrick's Area B showed high concentrations of a cancer-causing chemical along the area's western edge, but the levels of detection at some of those wells has been slowly decreasing over the last decade. During a meeting on Aug. 7 for Area B's Restoration Advisory...
St. Mary’s Man Sentenced To Prison For Stealing $98,480 Of Cannabis From Employer
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Eric Dickerson, 51, of Abell, Maryland, was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing nearly $100,000 of cannabis from his place of employment. The felony theft occurred in August 2023 from a business licensed with the Maryland...
Missing Morgan County teen found safe, charges filed
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — A 15-year-old girl who had last been seen Aug. 2 at her home in Berkeley Springs has been found safe. Morgan County Sheriff KC Bohrer made the announcement Sunday. “Angel Turner has been located in safe condition. Thank you to everyone who assisted in this...
Board of Visitors to hold luncheon
Public Notice: Members of the Board of Visitors will convene for a welcome lunch on Thurs., Aug. 22 at noon in the Board Dining Room, located in the Festival Conference and Student Center. There will be no formal action taken by the Board of Visitors, nor will there be public action.
Police name victims in Augusta County fatal crash, one arrested at the scene
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) — Two pedestrians were struck and killed while crossing a highway in Augusta County over the weekend. The pedestrians, Opal C. Nelson, 83, and Carolyn M. Childress, 72, both of Staunton, died at the scene. According to a statement from Virginia State Police, neither person was wearing reflective clothing at the time of crash.
Residents raise concerns over proposed Hoadly Square housing development in Woodbridge
Prince William County residents didn’t hold back in voicing concerns over the proposed Hoadly Square housing development during a community discussion led by Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye last week. Boddye held the open-house event at the Development Services Building in Woodbridge, drawing dozens of residents to learn more...
Milltown Haunt to Bring Ultimate Scare Factor to Loudoun County This Fall
The new haunted attraction is looking to fill the hole left behind by Shocktober and Scream LoCo. The countdown to spooky season has officially begun. And this year, the region has a brand new haunt to look forward to. Starting in September, Lovettsville’s Milltown Haunt will open for its inaugural haunt season.
DC Courts seeking applicants for multiple positions
The DC Courts in Washington, D.C. have job openings for various positions. The available positions include Official Court Reporter, Accounting Technician, Assistant Deputy Register of Wills, and Family Alternative Dispute Resolution Case Manager. Interested individuals can apply by visiting USAJOBS.GOV. Join the DC Courts by applying today!. Source: D.C. Courts.
Thousands of Central Va. students start classes without a licensed teacher
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - School is in session across Central Virginia, but some classes are starting the new year without a licensed teacher. “I’m not shocked, but I’m disheartened that we don’t have the right conditions in the classrooms to encourage people to come into teaching and stay in teaching,” Virginia Education Association President Carol Bauer said.
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