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Virginia Woman Wins $617K Lottery Jackpot Playing Online Monopoly Game
A Fredericksburg woman "couldn't stop yelling" after winning a six-figure jackpot playing Lottery games online.Myrna Johnson gave her kids a brief scare after playing the MONOPOLY Progressive Jackpots game on her personal device when she realized she had cashed in on a massive windfall.The lucky lo…
Virginia menhaden fleet files motion to dismiss lawsuit
Virginia-based Ocean Fleet Services and Ocean Harvesters filed a “motion to dismiss” a $2 billion lawsuit against seafood giant Cooke Inc. of New Brunswick, Canada, that claimed the firm violated U.S. foreign ownership laws with the acquisition in 2017 of Omega Protein in Reedville, Va. The lawsuit, filed...
Gregory Souder at Dublin Elementary School wins June Education Impact Award
Fifth-grade teacher Gregory Souder at Dublin Elementary School is the next Education Impact Award Winner. Blue Eagle Credit Union representatives interrupted a lesson. “I’m Laurissa with Blue Eagle Credit Union and here with WSLS 10 to present you with the Education Impact Award,” Laurissa Thompson with Blue Eagle Credit Union said.
Unlocking Value: Greater Lynchburg Latest Real Estate Transactions
This week, the real estate market in the Greater Lynchburg region is. diverse, with strong activity across various property types and price. The City of Lynchburg's highest transaction was Lot 6 in Boxwood. Subdivision sold by Keith and Erica S. Pitzer to Timothy and Chelsey. Jackman for $537,000. 215 Harrison...
July 19-21, 2024 Lynchburg Area Weekend Family-Friendly Events
Welcome to the weekend update from Lynchburg Macaroni Kid! Before every weekend, we share the top family-friendly events in the Lynchburg area and beyond. There's no time like now to make family memories!. Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this weekend and throughout the summer!
Caesars Casino revenue this past fiscal year exceeds expectations, officials say
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The temporary Caesars Casino in Danville has been open for a little more than a year now and continues to rake in major cash. The city continues to benefit as well, with some of that money going into its pockets from taxes. According to the...
Danville holds soft opening for new Doyle Thomas Park Splash Pad
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville is helping folks in the River City cool off with a new splash pad. Danville Parks and Recreation had a soft opening for the new Doyle Thomas Park Splash pad on Green Street. It was a chance for staff to look at all the...
Danville veterans gear up to donate 300 bookbags to local students in need
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A group of veterans in Danville are gearing up to help kids this upcoming school year. The Walden France American Legion Post 29 will give out 300 bookbags for pre-k through 12th grade students in need. Sheryl Davis, the American Legion Post 29 chairman, said...
College Football analyst has Virginia Tech ACC road game as a "Game of the Year Contender in 2024"
Through the first four weeks of the college football season, the Virginia Tech football team will be working out the kinks in their four non-conference games against Vanderbilt, Marshall, Old Dominion, and Rutgers. Coming out of that 4-0 would be vital if the Hokies want to be a contender for the first 12-team College Football Playoff.
Va. transportation board approves railway sale to support Southwest Va. passenger rail expansion
On Tuesday, Virginia reached another stop towards expanding passenger rail by authorizing the sale of the Virginian Line to Norfolk Southern Railway Company, valued at $5 million. The Commonwealth Transportation Board authorized the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to sell approximately 28 miles of track back to Norfolk Southern. The transportation...
Virginia Legislators, parents celebrate hundreds of millions in funding to avoid child care cliff
During the COVID-19 pandemic the federal government gave Virginia millions to support child care improvements and help get parents back to work. That money has dried up. But parents and kids are celebrating the solution the state approved this year. The Children’s Museum of Richmond was filled with the celebratory...
Caesars Virginia generates over $19 million during the month of June
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Caesars Virginia casino in Danville generated over $19.2 million during the month of June, the Virginia Lottery announced Monday. The Virginia Lottery adds the value is adjusted to deduct any winnings at the casino. The report says over $14 million was generated through slot machine...
Phil-Ins: A Roundup of Nonprofit News (July 2024)
There is no shortage of great things happening in Virginia’s nonprofit community. From coffee shops with a purpose to mega millions in charitable giving, keep on reading for this month’s Phil-Ins. Regenesis Adds Coffee Shop to Its Ministry. The newly opened Market Street Coffee House in Petersburg is...
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