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Dog-breeding research company to be sentenced for inhumane treatment of Beagles and environmental violations
Following its guilty plea, Envigo will pay the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case. Envigo, an Indiana-based Beagle-breeding company for research purposes and one of the largest suppliers of laboratory animals in the United States, pled guilty to violating the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA) by neglecting thousands of dogs at its breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia. The company will be paying a fine of more than $35 million, representing the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case, according to a news release.1.
Boil water advisory for some Orange residents
ORANGE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Some residents in the town of Orange need to boil their water. The Orange Public Works Department issued a boil water advisory on Friday for East Side residents. Residents should use either boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes until this...
Five Finds on Friday: Todd DeSorbo
Much has changed since Todd DeSorbo appeared in Five Finds on Friday in 2021. In just three years, the UVa Swimming & Diving Coach has quadrupled his national championships from one to four. He has been named Head Coach of the USA Olympic Women’s Swimming team. One of his swimmers has set a world record. And, he has had a beer created in his honor.
Mourners demand justice for star Virginia basketball player killed in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Jakolbi Taylor was a gifted basketball player, never scared of taking a big shot when it mattered most. In the final game he ever played — an AAU tournament in Myrtle Beach last weekend — the Patrick Henry High School star dropped 43 points. “He could put the team on […]
Arlington-Alexandria residents become Va. 'folklife apprentices'
A team from Arlington and Alexandria has been named one of six from across Virginia selected by the Virginia Folklife Program as folklife apprentices for the coming year. Hayrunisa Yenilmes and Amar Kilich (Alexandria) and Ajinur Setiwaldi and Subhinur Elemin (Arlington) were selected for their efforts studying and performing Uyghur traditional music.
If You See Purple Paint Outside Norfolk, Leave Immediately
With spring upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and flowers blooming. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
Hampden Sydney store’s surprising visitor becomes mascot
Kellyanne Morgan got a surprise when she arrived at work earlier this week. A baby crawfish was making its way across the parking lot at the Hampden Sydney Exxon, where she works as manager. Morgan picked him up and brought him into the store, providing some water. Before long, Morgan and her staff decided to […] The post Hampden Sydney store’s surprising visitor becomes mascot appeared first on Farmville.
Saturday Evening Forecast: Mostly Clear & comfy
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Pleasant late July weather this weekend!. Saturday Evening: Mostly clear, lows in the mid 60s. Sunday: Mostly sunny with low humidity. Highs in the upper 80s. Monday: Mostly to partly sunny, hot and more humid. Isolated afternoon and evening showers and storms possible. Lows in the...
Virginia Inmate Escape: Woman Charged with Felony for Aiding Fugitive
A woman accused of helping a Virginia inmate escape from custody last year was charged with a felony by a Richmond Circuit Court grand jury this month. Sasha Castillo, from Washington, D.C., is facing a felony charge for aiding the escape of a prisoner. The charge is connected to the...
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