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Pope & Schapiro: The presidential campaigns and Virginia
Lots of news this past week about the presidential campaign. How will it impact Virginia?. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
Here’s how much Southwest Virginia has been left out of growth in the state’s economy
Three charts show how economic growth in Virginia has left Southwest behind. The post Here’s how much Southwest Virginia has been left out of growth in the state’s economy appeared first on Cardinal News.
Several local breweries recognized in Craft Beer Cup
RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Several area breweries earned recognition from the 2024 Virginia Craft Beer Cup. This year’s competition was held at Old Ox Brewery in Ashburn. According to a release, a record 128 breweries from across the Commonwealth submitted their wares, including 20 new participants. Brewers were...
Thousands Watch Chincoteague Wild Ponies Complete 99th Annual Swim in Virginia
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the popular tradition. The ponies made the short swim across the channel Wednesday as the crowd erupted in cheers. Foal No....
Youngkin approves changes to animal waste rules aimed at reducing groundwater pollution
Virginia is on track to implement updated rules for animal waste created by certain farming operations, despite disagreement on how to regulate older earthen lagoons that pose a greater risk of releasing pollutants into groundwater. Wednesday, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin approved the regulation changes for farmers who confine cows, pigs and more for 45 days […]
Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading Democratic ticket
Data obtained by 8News shows that voter registration in Virginia is on the rise after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for President and Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president.
Sentara cuts climate pollution from gas used for anesthesia
This story was reported by WHRO News. Sentara Health officials say they are reducing climate pollution from a greenhouse gas used for anesthesia, part of the system’s wider effort to reduce health care’s sizable carbon footprint. The health system’s hospitals throughout Virginia and North Carolina have largely phased...
Virginia, Beware of Fake Missing Child Posts on Facebook
Have you seen alarming posts about missing children on local Facebook pages? If so, do the police a favor and report them. These types of posts are flooding feeds, and many are scams designed to prey on your sympathies. SCAM ALERT: Beware of Fake "Missing Child" Posts on Facebook. Yesterday...
Boones Mill PD’s first K-9, Officer Rex, reporting for duty!
BOONES MILL, Va. (WFXR)—The Boones Mill Police Department announced it has added a K-9 to the team, Officer Rex. Officer Rex is a 22-month-old Belgian Malinois that is certified in patrol, tracking, and narcotics. Rex and Police Chief Kelvin Pruett recently completed their training with K9 Working Dogs International at a National K9 Training Center […]
ABC 13 takes Forest residents' concerns over utility line damage to local lawmakers
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Residents in Forest's Lake Vista neighborhood are hoping for some accountability after fiber optic contractors hit multiple gas, water, internet, and other service lines in the last month. This week contractors hit a gas line for the third time in one month according to...
Changes coming to Roanoke intersections
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new project is on the horizon as VDOT and Roanoke City plan to reconfigure multiple intersections on Routes 460 and 220. WDBJ7 spoke with VDOT about how these changes are designed to improve safety and traffic flow. In 2021, VDOT and the City of Roanoke...
Man faces first-degree murder charges for June shooting death in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man is facing first-degree murder charges for a June shooting death in Roanoke, according to Roanoke City Circuit Court. Kyriq Seabrooks was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a violent felon.
Roanoke's Zoning Amendments and Efficient Land Use
Roanoke's Zoning Amendments ensure the City uses remaining land efficiently by increasing the housing potential of residentially zoned land. Roanoke is almost fully built out, which limits our ability to develop new housing to address our housing deficit. Learn more at planroanoke.org/zoning. Public hearings are scheduled for August 12 and September 16.
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