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Maryland State Police say Virginia State Police supervisors authorized Amber Alert pursuit that ended in MD crash
VIRGINIA BEACH. VA (AP/CVILLE RIGHT NOW) —Maryland State Police have clarified because Virginia State Police were pursuing a vehicle in Virginia with a felony abduction suspect, Virginia State Police supervision authorized the pursuit continue across the Maryland state line. Maryland State Police Maj. Adam Stachurski said they are the lead investigative agency in the crash that ended the pursuit on I-495 at Branch Avenue in Prince George’s County, MD. He said they received a call for assistance from Virginia State Police and arrived about two minutes after the crash. Stuchurski said while one of the children was transported via helicopter to Children’s Medical Center in DC where he died a short time later, 36-year old Dana Plummer, who allegedly kidnapped the children from a Virginia Beach home, and the two other children were in stable condition at area hospitals.
Food critic Keith Lee’s next stops are D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Keith Lee is coming to the DMV.Why it matters: The food critic and TikTok star has the power to dramatically change a restaurant's future with just one review — a phenomenon that's become known as the "Keith Lee Effect."Lee's 2023 critiques of Atlanta's restaurants, for instance, caused a firestorm in that city's food scene.The big picture: Lee announced early Monday morning on TikTok that "very soon, we gon be in the DMV."And he wants recommendations for family-owned places that have "great food and great customer service but could use some marketing, for absolutely free to them."Zoom in: To those who aren't...
The Shotgun/Throwdown (8/19/24): WVU Women’s Soccer Blanks Radford, 5-0
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. FOOTBALL. Saturday’s...
Rocky Mount Police searching for missing 17-year-old
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WSET) — The Rocky Mount Police Department is asking for help locating a missing juvenile. 17-year-old Adrian Richardson was last seen in Roanoke on Wednesday, August 14. He was seen just after 2 p.m. at the McDonald's on Williamson Road. Richardson is 5'11" tall and has...
Virginia Tech Football: National Analyst Says Virginia Tech Over 8.5 Wins Is One of The ACC's Best Bets
The Hokies are a trendy pick for a lot of things this season. Whether it is to win double-digit games, make a run at the ACC title or the College Football Playo
Festival of India Draws Thousands to Elmwood Park
Roanoke – Elmwood Park was bustling today as thousands gathered for the Festival of India, celebrating its 17th year of bringing Indian culture to Roanoke. The festival featured a variety of vendors offering traditional foods and colorful clothing. Attendees had the chance to sample street food from 15 different states of India, immersing themselves in a vibrant cultural experience without leaving town.
Olympic swim coach welcomed back to Charlottesville with special brew
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Hogwaller Brewing gave Olympic swim coach Todd DeSorbo a warm welcome back to Charlottesville on Saturday. The brewery released a beer honoring Team USA and DeSorbo, who also coaches the UVA women’s swim team. It’s fittingly called Lager for Gold. Today, Hogwaller Brewing hosted an event to celebrate the lager and DeSorbo’s Olympic victories.
Tracking rain to start your week, cooler and drier weather for the rest of the week
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — After a toasty weekend, things are changing quickly as we go into the workweek. The sunshine starts your morning today, but we're going to be seeing clouds rolling in quickly. The heat you felt over the weekend will be easing after the cold front on Sunday. That means afternoon highs will be in the low 80s today, with showers and storms starting to fire up midday.
36-Year-Old, Dana Plummer Arrested After Deadly 2-State Crime Spree: Stabbing, Kidnapping, Fatal Crash Involving 3 Children
Virginia Man Arrested After Stabbing Ex-Wife and Kidnapping Three Children. Amber Alert Issued for Dana Plummer Following Violent Attack and Abduction. According to True Crime News, a 36-year-old man, Dana Plummer, was arrested after a violent series of events that happened in two states. On August 14, Plummer allegedly stabbed his ex-wife and her 12-year-old daughter in Virginia Beach. Both were taken to the hospital and are now stable. After the stabbing, Dana Plummer took his three young children, including a 1-year-old baby. An Amber Alert was issued, and police started looking for him.
Pups on the Pitch Returns for Match Against Radford on Sunday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Aug. 17, 2024) – The West Virginia University women’s soccer team continues its opening-weekend homestand when it welcomes Radford to Morgantown on Sunday, Aug. 18. Kickoff inside Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Sunday’s match will be the team’s annual Pups on...
Festival of India celebrates Roanoke’s diversity
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Elmwood Park was transformed on Saturday to welcome back the annual Festival of India. The festival lasted four hours and showcased numerous Indian vendors, food, and dancing. The India Heritage Society has put on the event annually since 2007 and says they love seeing the...
This 85-year-old mom co-signed her daughter's student loan years ago. Now she fears the lender may take her house
Many people who borrow private student loans are required to get a co-signer, a requirement that can spread the pain if repayment becomes a challenge. "It's very, very difficult to get off of the loan if you are a co-signer," said Anna Anderson, a staff attorney at the National Consumer Law Center. "We've seen how this can destroy families."
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