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Nonprofit awarded $39 million for forest management across South Carolina’s coastal plain
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- The South Carolina branch of a national nonprofit has received a multi-million grant for a forest management project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced Friday that it was awarded $200 million to support projects designed to reduce carbon emissions in four states — South Carolina, Maryland, […]
Walmart and Aldi Produce Pulled Due to Listeria Concerns
Due to possible listeria concerns, officials have recalled several types of produce (including):. According to a recent Patch article, the FDA says the produce was "sold at both Walmart stores and Aldi supermarkets between July 5 and 12." "According to officials, the products were sold in 13 states, including Connecticut,...
WAVY-TV 10 recognized as top employer for internships
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – WAVY-TV 10 has been named a top employer for interns in Virginia. WAVY Internship Coordinator Stephanie Cooke traveled to Richmond Thursday to be recognized on a day Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin proclaimed Virginia Intern Day. Speakers included Newport News Mayor Barry Duval, who now leads the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. He […]
1 Million Virginians Struggle to Affordable Housing: The Urgent Need for Affordable Solutions in Southwest and Southern Virginia
The affordable housing crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia affects nearly one million residents, particularly essential workers, emphasizing the urgent need for more affordable housing and targeted solutions like the 5000 Families pilot program to provide stability and support for families with school-age children. Affordable Housing Crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia – Urgent Need […]
FEC greenlights Rep. Good’s recount fund request
The Federal Election Commission Thursday to approve Rep. Bob Good’s (R-Va.) request to use general election funds to seed his recount fund following his contentious Republican primary loss in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. But in order to use the funds to cover recount expenses, he must first ask the donors for their approval. “Good for…
Toys”R”Us to open shop-in-shops at Navy Exchange stores
Toys”R”Us continues to expand in brick-and-mortar via partnerships. WHP Global, which acquired the toy chain in 2021, has signed a license agreement with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) to open Toys"R"Us shop-in-shops in NEX stores. The shops will launch this fall, starting at NEX Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., followed by a second location at the NEX in Jacksonville, Fla. Additional stores will follow in 2025.
Reckoning at Hampton VA hospital after widespread failures and deficiencies
(The Center Square) — The executive director, chief of staff and chief of surgery at the Hampton VA Medical Center are all leaving after investigations revealed substandard care and potentially willful negligence. Their exodus stems from congressional investigations and a Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General report....
Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
The daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been appointed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Education, drawing criticism from some Democrats who called the appointment politically motivated. Meg Bryce, a psychology educator who unsuccessfully ran last year for an at-large...
Virginia appeals court rules judge wrongly dismissed asset forfeiture challenge
A Virginia court erroneously ruled authorities could keep $35,293 seized from a Chesterfield County auto repair shop by setting the bar too high for the owner to prove the cash wasn’t connected to a crime, according to a state Court of Appeals opinion released this week. The case dealing with asset forfeiture laws centers on […]
Isolated showers Friday afternoon with temperatures warming up hour by hour
ROANOKE, Va. – The Olympic Games opening ceremony takes place Friday afternoon! Here is a look at the opening ceremony forecast. Back home, our temperatures get into the upper 70s and 80s Friday afternoon. A couple of spots will likely see the upper 80s as high pressure looks to build in for a couple of days and bring some warmer temperatures.
Two Buyback Foals Smash Previous Bid Records at 2024 Chincoteague Pony Auction
CHINCOTEAGUE, VA - The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company saw record bidding at Thursday’s pony auction following the 99th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim. Foal #11, reportedly a descendent of the famous Misty of Chincoteague, sold for a whopping $50,000 during Thursday’s auction. The final bid for foal #40 was not far behind, totaling $45,000. Saltwater Cowboy and Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company’s Hunter Leonard tells WBOC both of the foals were buybacks, meaning they will return to their lives among the famous wild ponies of Chincoteague.
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