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Election 2024: Sen. Kaine to campaign in Danville, Martinsville, Rocky Mount
Sen. Tim Kaine will host a meet and greet with Danville business owners and visit local businesses Tuesday to discuss how he can support Virginia’s businesses. Kaine, who celebrates 30 years of serving in elected office this year, is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate in November 2024.
List: Cancellations, closures across DMV due to heat
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As scorching temperatures rise across the DMV, various closures and cancellations of outdoor activities are taking place on Monday. In a post on the X platform, Arlington County Parks and Recreation said that all Parks and Recreation and Partner Outdoor Programming, including league practices and games, will be closed at county […]
‘This is a really good day for commuters’: $40M in funding approved for Route 28 project in Va.
Transportation planners have approved a second round of funding in long-range plans to improve the commute on Virginia Route 28 between Manassas Park and Fairfax County. Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem (D-Prince William County) said the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority OK’d $40 million to fund road improvements that include innovative intersection designs, a raised median and a 1.75 mile-long sidewalk between Manassas in the Yorkshire area of Prince William County.
Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers
Hay and corn crops are suffering, and some cattle farmers are having to haul water and put out hay for their livestock. The post Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – July 12, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, July 12: In Virginia, in a light test compared to last week, state graded feeder cattle mostly 3.00 to 15.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales too few for trend. Slaughter cows mostly 3.00 to 8.00 lower. Compared to two weeks ago, […] The post Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief – July 12, 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Maryland, Virginia State Police looking to win ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s that time of the year again, and Maryland and Virginia State troopers have entered the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest to show off their cruisers. The 11th annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” contest features cool pictures of state trooper vehicles nationwide. To enter the competition, state agencies show off their creativity […]
Former school district employee accused of inappropriate relationship with minor
GILES COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Narrows woman has been arrested as part of an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Kristen Sierra Williams, 23 and a former Giles County Public schools employee, is charged with:. One count of taking indecent liberties with a minor (indecent act with...
Group of Five Split: College Football’s Promotion Idea
The discrepancy in talent between power four and group of five schools is widening, leading to increasingly uncompetitive games, illustrated by the Liberty Bowl's one-sided result. Proposals for a split into separate divisions for group of five teams to have their own playoffs are gaining traction, with LockedOn College Football host Spencer McLaughlin offering ideas to maintain interest from power four fans. McLaughlin argues that such a change would enhance the group of five experience by acknowledging the talent gap and promoting the national champion to the power four ranks, akin to Europe's soccer league promotion/relegation model after future college football realignments.
In Staunton, a break in the heat is on the way and it's going to feel glorious
STAUNTON – With a brutal month of oppressive heat and little relief and even less rain, it looks like we are finally getting a break this coming weekend. With the heat index hovering over 100 degrees, low 80s will feel more like a spring day than summer. There is...
Virginia Tech baseball has three players selected on Day 2 of MLB Draft
The first two rounds of the 2024 MLB Draft Sunday night were quiet in terms of Virginia Tech players having their names called. That all changed on Day 2 on Monday when head coach John Szefc had three of his players have their names called. Carson DeMartini, Wyatt Parliament, and...
Top 3 running backs Virginia Tech will face in 2024
The Virginia Tech football team added some key pieces from the transfer portal this offseason to a defense that had a lot of retainment from the 2023 season. Along the defensive line, the Hokies have Antwaun Powell-Ryland and Josh Fuga returning, while transfers Aeneas Peebles from Duke, Kelvin Gilliam from Oklahoma, Khurtiss Perry from Alabama, and Kemari Copeland from Iowa Western Community College all transferred and supply a ton of depth.
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 14, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 14, 2024, results for each game:. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 4. Night: 8-5-0-7, FB: 5. Day: 9-4-1-3, FB: 0. Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings...
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ TV star, singer to celebrate show’s anniversary in Virginia this month
TV actor and singer-songwriter Tom Wopat, better known to his fans as Luke Duke, is currently on tour with stops planned in Virginia and five other states this year. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the famed “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV series. Wopat will make a...
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