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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.
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.
Necropsy report shows prior infection likely led to dog's death at Potomac Yard PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — In the wake of the deaths of three dogs at the Potomac Yard PetSmart PetsHotel, an independent necropsy report revealed Monday morning that one of the dogs, a 3-year-old Aussiedoodle named Clark, died due to a pre-existing medical condition. On June 29, Alexandria, Virginia, resident...
Americans to get payment worth up to $5k as part of $2.25m data breach settlement – they just need a receipt to hand
AMERICANS can get up to $5k from a $2.25 million settlement surrounding Atlantic General Hospital’s data breach. However, patients must act quickly as the deadline to file a claim is later this week. Atlantic General Hospital, a healthcare facility in Maryland, was a cybercrime target in 2023. Certain sensitive information, such as health data and […]
From Civil War Battleground to Data Center Hub: Culpeper, Virginia Emerges as an Ideal Location for Hyperscalers
The vital importance of the Northern Virginia data center market is well understood by technology companies worldwide. So, too, is the dramatic reduction in available data center capacity that has impacted Ashburn and Sterling in Loudoun County over the past 12-18 months. According to JLL’s North American Data Center Report,...
PHOTOS: Dark clouds, stormy weather across Central Virginia
Much of the Central Virginia region was hit by storms on Monday, with both flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings being issued across the area. 8News viewers turned towards the sky and captured this stormy weather on camera.
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