Sandy Level
LATEST NEWS
Gold, Light Blue, Royal Blue win senior softball crowns
Below are final regular-season standings and rosters of the championship teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring and summer season. Games in the three conferences were played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. Playoffs follow the regular season. The three conference regular-season champions were the...
FOIA Friday: $223 for one email, Portsmouth needs redo on pay records
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Virginia Department of Health employee embezzles more than $4M in fraud scheme
A former employee who funneled millions of dollars from the Virginia Department of Health into a fake business account pled guilty Thursday to the scheme. Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, of Midlothian, faced charges including mail fraud, federal program theft and tax evasion. In total, Harrell received $4,337,395 in funds obtained illegally.
Attorney General Jason Miyares and Senate Candidate Hung Cao in attendance at Regional Republican Picnic
WEYERS CAVE, Va. (WHSV)—The Regional Republican Picnic was held Thursday night at the Weyers Cave Community Center. Many Virginia leaders, including Attorney General Jason Miyares and US Senate Candidate Hung Cao, were in attendance. Dozens of locals packed the community center for the family-friendly event, at which Miyares was...
Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading Democratic ticket
Data obtained by 8News shows that voter registration in Virginia is on the rise after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for President and Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president.
Danville schools introduce 'Yondr pouch' to enforce phone-free policy
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville Public Schools unveiled the Yondr pouch, a device that magnetically locks cell phones, last week at a school board meeting. The Yondr pouch is a new enhancement for Danville Public School's cell phone-free learning initiative, Unplug2Learn, that started last year. School officials said that...
'Collaboration of Love' gears up for annual back-to-school bash in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Churches in Danville are getting together Saturday to give out over 600 backpacks filled with essential school supplies. Organizers for this event tell us that they have been working all week to prepare for the big event. The Collaboration of Love is running this annual...
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for Governor of Virginia. Spanberger was first elected in 2018. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is supporting Vindman as part...
Coach speaks out on loss of former Averett University basketball player
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Averett University community is mourning the loss of Jamael Carter, Jr., a cherished former student-athlete who passed away in a recent car crash. Jamael, a recent graduate and standout basketball player, was involved in the fatal crash that has left many grieving. For Coach Corey...
Two men arrested after armed Pizza Hut robbery in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. – Two men have been arrested following a robbery that occurred at a Pizza Hut on Riverside Drive in Danville last Wednesday. Danville Police Department said the men were identified as 19-year-old Jayvian Davis and 21-year-old Phayzaun Edmonds. Davis was found in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and was arrested on charges of carjacking, armed robbery, and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He was given a $1 million bond. Edmonds was arrested by DPD for conspiracy to commit carjacking. He is being held under no bond.
Basketball clinic connects kids with former Harlem Globetrotter
STANLEYTOWN, Va. (WDBJ) - The Michael C. Jarrett Basketball Clinic is back this summer to teach both boys and girls the fundamentals of the game for its sixth year. The clinic features talented coaches including Former Harlem Globetrotter George Bell, Coach & Former Averett College athlete Bill Adkins and Bassett High School Coach John Martin.
43-year-old Penhook man killed in Franklin County crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. on Sontag Road, one tenth of a mile west of Cooper Road in Franklin County. A 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling east on Sontag Road when the...
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.