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Va. law enforcement leaders ‘confident’ in public safety coverage plans for future campaign rallies
Former President Donald Trump rallied in Chesapeake, Virginia about two weeks before a nationally-televised assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally left him and two others wounded, and one person dead. While it’s unclear whether there will be more presidential rallies here before the November election, amid heightened public safety concerns, local and state police agencies […] The post Va. law enforcement leaders ‘confident’ in public safety coverage plans for future campaign rallies appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Market Movers: The Biggest Real Estate Deals in Greater Lynchburg
High-value residential property sales and numerous building permits for new dwellings in the Greater Lynchburg region reflect a growing demand for quality housing and development. City of Lynchburg. In the City of Lynchburg, the highest transaction was recorded at $699,900 for the sale of 2855 Link Road from Sarah K....
Two dead, including 5-year-old, on Virginia highway after vehicle strikes tractor trailer
Two people are dead, including a 5-year-old girl, after a vehicle hydroplaned in heavy rain this morning on Route 501 in Campbell County. The vehicle allegedly crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a tractor trailer head on. The driver, Madilyn Ballard, 26, of Altavista, along with a 5-year-old female...
PLAN Danville seeks public input on this year's action plan
DANVILLLE, Va. (WSET) — Plan Danville is asking for your help on this year's annual action plan. The plan outlines local housing and community development needs to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and in turn they provide resources in the form of grants. Last year, the...
Danville Launches Tree Campaign with the Green Infrastructure Center to Promote a Greener Danville
The City of Danville will receive support from the Green Infrastructure Center (GIC) to support and expand tree cover in the city. Danville is one of the first cities selected to participate in the Virginia Department of Forestry’s (VADOF) Community Forest Revitalization Program funded by the USDA through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This project is provided to Danville at no cost to the city. The city will receive support for urban forest planning, management, and community tree planting.
Hearing held in contested Lynchburg GOP primary ahead of August trial
The two parties in a lawsuit challenging the results of a recent primary election sought access to records that they hope will help resolve the case. The post Hearing held in contested Lynchburg GOP primary ahead of August trial appeared first on Cardinal News.
Henrico native featured on ’16 And Pregnant’ dies at 27
A Henrico native who appeared on the MTV Show 16 and Pregnant in 2014 has died, multiple entertainment websites reported Monday. Autumn Oxley Crittendon died July 20 at her home in Henrico at the age of 27, following reports of a medical emergency for which Henrico Fire and EMS officials had been called. Crittendon was found unresponsive, and officials were not able to revive her.
Suspensions rose during 2022-23 in Henrico Schools, with Black students disproportionately suspended
Data shows that nearly half of the student body at one Henrico middle school was suspended at least once during the 2022-23 school year. More than a decade after a national study found that Henrico Schools had the highest disparity nationally between the suspension rates of Black and white students, recent data shows that significant racial disparities continue to exist within the school system when it comes to school discipline and punishment.
Sports participation on the upswing
More student athletes put in the work during the previous season, according to a press release from the NC High School Athletic Association. With a 4.73 percent increase in participation, over 208,700 student athletes participates in NCHSAA-sanctioned sports. The number participating is up from 198,025 in the 2022-2023 school year. Indoor track for both men’s and women’s program saw a […] The post Sports participation on the upswing first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Flood advisory issued for Wake, Franklin, Granville
A flood advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. July 22 for a portion of central North Carolina that includes the counties of Durham, Franklin, Granville, Vance and Wake. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, according to the National Weather Service. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is likely, NWS reported. Shortly before 4 p.m. July 22, Doppler […] The post Flood advisory issued for Wake, Franklin, Granville first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Why Lynchburg's youth curfew failed to receive unanimous City Council support
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The 2023 shooting deaths of three minors in three separate crimes propelled the creation of Lynchburg’s city-wide youth curfew. Enacted in May of last year, the curfew states that persons under 18 are restricted from being outdoors between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. There...
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