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Virginia girl becomes Eagle Scout at 12 years old
Boy Scouts have until they’re 18 to become Eagle Scouts, but Julia Haile of Burke, Virginia has done it at just 12. It comes about five years after Boy Scouts of America started letting in girls. “When I was working on my eagle project, I basically spent 24/7 on...
State Police will increase patrol on Route 460 this weekend as students head for college
There are 222 miles of U.S. Route 460 between Petersburg and Christiansburg, and the Virginia State Police plans to patrol every inch of it this weekend as college students start returning to school for the fall semester. This week, VSP announced “Operation College Safe Return” will be run Aug. 16-17 along that highway transversing at least eight counties, five cities and five incorporated towns. The agency said Route 460 was chosen because of its proximity to seven...
Hanover Girl Scout commended by American Association of School Librarians for banned book project
Girl Scout Kate Lindley, who has been vocal about the Hanover County Board of Supervisors’ “censorship” of her Gold Award recognition, has been recognized by the American Association of School Librarians for her Free to Read Project.
Eat, drink, and help support a worthy cause
DOSWELL, VA (VR) — While the State Fair of Virginia has plenty of free entertainment, it also hosts ticketed events that benefit the state’s youth. The second annual Taste of Virginia will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3, in historic Meadow Hall. Proceeds will benefit the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom and the State Fair of Virginia Youth Scholarship Program. This […] The post Eat, drink, and help support a worthy cause appeared first on The Virginian Review.
TSA Stops Man with Loaded Gun at Richmond International Airport, Virginia
A Chester, Va., man was cited by police on Saturday, August 10, after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport intercepted a gun among the traveler’s carry-on items. The 9mm firearm was loaded with 10 bullets. “This was the 22nd firearm that our officers have intercepted at...
Chemotti Welcomes Jack Kearney to University of Richmond Lacrosse Staff
University of Richmond men's lacrosse head coach Dan Chemotti has appointed Jack Kearney as an assistant coach. Kearney arrives from NJIT where he significantly improved the team's performance, helping them achieve a 7-0 start in the 2024 season. He is recognized for his ability to develop goalies, faceoff specialists, and defensemen, and is expected to enhance Richmond's lacrosse program both on and off the field.
Hurricane Ernesto could bring strong waves, rip currents to Delaware, Maryland, & Virginia beaches
BETHANY BEACH, Del. - Hurricane Ernesto is barreling toward Bermuda, but it also poses a threat to the coastal areas of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia this weekend. The potential dangers include strong waves and rip currents, Bethany Beach Patrol Captain Joe Donnelly told FOX 5 in an interview Thursday. "Saturday, we're looking at four-foot surf," Donnelly said. "On Sunday, it looks like it's going to build to four to six-foot. So, we're going to have some pretty significant waves out there, as well as rip currents through the weekend."
Virginia school districts address staffing shortages as first day of school approaches
As several school districts across Virginia gear up for their first day of classes -- some schools are starting the semester fully staffed while others are still working to fill gaps in their faculty.
Proposed Senate spending plans include funding for projects in Southwest, Southside
Among the projects that would receive funding: improvements around McAfee Knob, a health facility in Lexington and a high school for adults in Roanoke. The post Proposed Senate spending plans include funding for projects in Southwest, Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor Glenn Youngkin Announce 2024 Spirit of Virginia Award Recipients
On August 9th, 2024, at the Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax, Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin presented a Spirit of Virginia Award to Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching traditional mountain music to children. The event served live performances...
Dinwiddie 10-year-old harvests 10-point buck, wins numerous Big Game Contest awards
Our audience experiences team would love to hear our readers' thoughts on artificial intelligence. Please fill out this short survey and share your feedback. DINWIDDIE — A local 10-year-old bagged a "buck of a lifetime." Wyatt Thomas Bain of Dinwiddie entered the deer into the 85th Virginia Peninsula Sportsmen's Association [VPSA] Big Game...
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