Ripplemead
LATEST NEWS
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...
Mercer County man sentenced for fentanyl crime
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man was sentenced to prison for a drug crime involving fentanyl. 27-year-old Austin Pannell, of Bluefield, was sentenced on July 15, 2024 to nine years in prison, followed by three years of parole, for distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents, Pannell sold an amount of fentanyl on […]
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.
STEM education takes flight with Innovation Campus drone camp
Middle school students in the Greater Washington D.C., metro area participated in the second annual Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Drone Camp. During the week long program students built their own drone, worked with drone simulators, heard from industry professionals, and spent an afternoon at Aurora Flight Sciences in Manassas, Va. Staff from the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) led students through the build process and helped students earn their FAA Safety and Trust Operators certification. The week ended with a trip to the Virginia Tech Drone Park in Blacksburg where students spent the day flying their drones.
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...
Trail Day approaching at Sweet Springs
SWEET SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – At Trail Day on Saturday, July 20 at the Sustainable Forum hosted by Sweet Springs Institute and being held at The Sweet Springs Resort Park there will be: A lesson on selecting the correct rock to use, cleaning, seasoning, and cooking on said rock. Randy DuPre, a Blackfoot descendent, has […] The post Trail Day approaching at Sweet Springs appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Inside the Numbers: 2023-24 Men’s Golf
ATHENS, W.Va. – Over the last few years at the conclusion of the academic year, the Concord University Sports Information Department takes a look back at each sport's program success in the recently completed season in an Inside the Numbers series. The final fall sport to take the spotlight is men's golf from the 2023-24 season. 10- Consecutive rounds in the 70s for Carson Proffitt during the fall season. 18- Finish for Indiana Eades at the Mountain East Conference Championship in October—the highest finisher for the Mountain Lions. 21- Rounds played by Peyton Watts during the fall and spring seasons....
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...
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...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.