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Leaf peepers, lovers of fall: Predictions are here for Virginia weather, colors
The dry conditions in the Shenandoah Valley this summer will put a damper on fall foliage colors this fall, according to an AccuWeather meteorologist. “The leaves are likely to drop off the trees earlier than usual,” said Thomas Kines, also the director of forecaster scheduling. “The orange and red are not likely to be as vibrant as they usually are. The yellows and browns will probably be the dominant colors.”
Virginia father gifts his son $1 million lottery ticket as wedding gift
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - A Virginia father gifted his son a $1 million lottery ticket as a wedding gift. Aaron and Kiana Andrews recently got married in April and the newlywed's plan – which they came up with before the winning ticket – is to move out of their home in Springfield and move in with Aaron's dad in Triangle, Virginia.
Many areas in Central Virginia under Flood Watch and/or Heat Advisory
Multiple localities throughout Central Virginia are under a Flood Watch from 2 p.m. until later in the evening on Thursday, Aug. 29, along with many areas also being under a Heat Advisory until 8 p.m.
Regional U.S. Attorney in Virginia plans to resign
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WJHL) – United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia Chris Kavanaugh plans to resign from his position at the end of 2024. Kavanaugh announced on Wednesday in a news release that he would leave the position as his wife, Jasmine Hyejung Yoon, assumes her role as a United States district court […]
Youngkin announces statewide expansion of anti-fentanyl campaign
(The Center Square) — An anti-fentanyl campaign is expanding in the commonwealth with a new awareness campaign. Five Virginians per day die from fentanyl, according to an oft-cited statistic from Gov. Glenn Youngkin. As traffickers continue to flood the U.S. border with the deadly drug, the governor and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin have been at the forefront of several statewide efforts to combat its abuse. At Caritas, a Richmond nonprofit...
Southwest Virginia epidemiologist warns of increased West Nile risk this season
Va. (WSET) — It's mosquito season in Virginia, and some mosquitos in the state are carrying the West Nile Virus. According to the CDC, there's been a confirmed case in our backyard, in the city of Roanoke. The Virginia Health Department says only 80% of infected people actually know...
Leaders mull power demands of proposed data center
(Danville) — Local leaders say getting enough power to a proposed Data Center in Pittsylvania County shouldn’t be a problem. But exactly how they’ll do it is still being determined. Danville Utility Director Jason Gray told the Danville Utility Commission this week the companies that generate power will have to figure it out. “We are...
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