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West Virginia Faces Scorching Heat with Temperatures Soaring into the 90s
Charleston, WV – A hotter day is expected across West Virginia as temperatures are set to rise into the low to mid-90s in the lowlands. The National Weather Service in Charleston reports mostly sunny skies today, with rain chances increasing by late afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to enjoy the quiet weather before rain becomes more likely tonight.
1-on-1 with Mark Ein, tennis tourney chairman & Commanders minority owner
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Since 2019, Mark Ein has been the chairman of the DC Open tennis tournament. Now known as the Mubadala Citi DC Open, the tournament has grown significantly under Ein’s leadership. Currently, it is the only combined ATP and WTA 500-level tournament in the world. In July of 2023, Ein, joining […]
Yacht “Lovebug” Sinks In West River, Five Rescued
EDGEWATER, Md. — The 122-foot yacht Lovebug ran aground and sank approximately a half-mile offshore between Beverly Beach and Curtis Point at the mouth of the West River on July 27, 2024. The Coast Guard, along with partner agencies, responded to the incident around 12:30 p.m. and found the...
The Washington Commanders Will Trade Terry McLaurin to the Houston Texans
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Terry McLaurin becomes an intriguing trade option that has the potential to shake up the league. If he is traded, it will be to the Houston Texans.
'Incredibly powerful'; Teens grieve loved ones at same park as DC vigil for Sonya Massey
WASHINGTON (7News) — A community outraged by gun violence of any kind joined forces Saturday night in southeast D.C. at Folger Park. A vigil was underway for 36-year-old Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman shot and killed by a cop in her own home. Just before that vigil, local teens...
WASHINGTON, D.C. NEWS – The need for organ donations in the District remains high
In 2023, a record 46,000 lifesaving organ transplants were performed, yet the need remains high with 103,884 people on the National Transplant Waiting List. Nearly 4,000 of these individuals are in the D.C. area, as reported by Infinite Legacy, a nonprofit facilitating organ, tissue, and eye donations in Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia. The demand is most critical for those suffering from end-stage organ failure, particularly kidneys, with 86% of those on the waiting list in need of one. Tragically, every eight minutes, another person is added to the list, and 16 people die daily waiting for a transplant.
Teenager injured in Prince George's County shooting: Police
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (7News) — A shooting left a teenager injured in Prince George's County Saturday afternoon, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers said they responded to the 6800 block of Walker Mill Road in Capitol Heights, Maryland, for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a teenager suffering from gunshot wounds.
Jalyn Armour-Davis Mourns Former Alabama Teammate Khyree Jackson
Ravens cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis took time after Friday's practice to reflect on the passing of his former Alabama teammate, Khyree Jackson. A fourth-round pick with the Minnesota Vikings in this year's draft, Jackson was killed in a car accident and his funeral was held Friday in his hometown of Upper Marlboro, Md. Armour-Davis and Jackson were teammates at Alabama in 2021 and spent many hours together at practices and in the cornerback meeting room.
Maryland Weather: Another heat wave & scattered storms this week
BALTIMORE -- Another heatwave will begin across Maryland this week. The worst of the heat and humidity will begin Wednesday.After a sunny, hot, and beautiful day, we're looking at a nice evening ahead of us. Temperatures will ease back into the 70s & 80s. Overnight lows won't be as refreshing tonight, but still not unbearable. Low temperatures will fall into the 60s & lower 70s..Heat and humidity will quickly become the big story next week. High pressure to our east will help pump in hot and muggy air. Highs return to the lower to middle 90s Monday afternoon. A few...
How DC-area shoppers can save some money in August
Virginia will hold a three-day sales tax holiday and Maryland will hold a similar one for a week, as local shoppers load their carts with back-to-school items. This year’s Virginia’s sales tax holiday, from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4, comes after state lawmakers forgot to renew the sales tax holiday during budget negotiations back in March 2023. That legislation expired so it could not be offered in August, as in previous years, when people are usually shopping for back-to-school items. But it was eventually held last October.
West Virginia Woman Returns Home To Claim $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize
A Maryland native living in West Virginia is feeling lucky after crossing the state line to claim a five-figure Lottery prize after years of playing. Annette Smith, who is known to make her way back to Maryland to play her favorite games, finally got her big win on a winning $50,000 Pick 5 ticket sold at Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick.
Southern Maryland ag center sits at crossroads
HUGHESVILLE, Md. — As they work to finally build a regional agricultural center after years of delay, Southern Maryland officials now find themselves straddling two different visions for the project while the clock ticks on a key piece of state funding. St. Mary’s County is quickly nearing the bidding...
Boyle, Stabler honored at Commodity Classic
CENTREVILLE, Md. — The Maryland Grain Producers Association honored two stalwarts in the grain industry during the Maryland Commodity Classic. Gene Boyle received the Dr. James R.Miller Award for outstanding service to state’s grain industry and Drew Stabler was handed the inaugural Lawrence E. Meeks Farmer Lifetime of Service Award July 25 at the Queen Anne’s 4-H Park.
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