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State semiconductor alliance finalizes staff, launches career training program
The Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST) has made final additions to its staff ahead of launching the Fast Track to Semiconductor Careers certificate training program. The training program is one of four initiatives as part of VAST’s mission to reskill and upskill adult learners in different aspects of the...
Updated senior softball standings through July 12 action
Below are regular-season standings for teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring season for the week ending July 12. Games in the three conferences are played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. When the regular season ends, playoff games follow. The three team leaders through...
Excessive Heat Continues Tuesday - First Alert Weather Day
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Another First Alert Weather Day ahead, Tuesday, for Excessive Heat. High temperatures will once again range from the upper 90s to around 100° and combined with the humidity and higher dew points, will make for Real Feels Temperatures or the Heat Index, between 103°-109°. Take all those steps to stay cool and make sure you are properly hydrated!
Youngkin orders Virginia flags to fly at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) has ordered all Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief who was killed at former President Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. The rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, saw Trump barely survive his assassination attempt, suffering an injury to his right ear before […]
Gas line work could close Greenville Avenue multiple times over the next month
STAUNTON – Over Sunday night, Greenville Avenue in Staunton closed to traffic. Columbia Gas of Virginia closed the road to work on nearby gas lines. According to a Facebook post from Staunton, Greenville Avenue closures could happen “several more times” as the project continues for the next month.
Generals snap Jacks’ win streak
WAYNESBORO – All streaks eventually come to an end. Covington, the hottest team in the Valley Baseball League, had their 6-game win streak snapped this past Thursday night following a 13-3 shortened 7-inning loss to Waynesboro at Kate Collins Field. Everything started well for Covington in the 1st inning after Thomas Marsala (3-for-4) scored the […] The post Generals snap Jacks’ win streak appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Teen celebrates her heritage with prom dress made from duct tape
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV/Gray News) - A Virginia teenager crafted a prom dress and handbag entirely out of colorful Duck brand duct tape in hopes of winning a $15,000 college scholarship. Celeste Sotelo, a high schooler from Waynesboro, wanted a way to celebrate her Mexican American roots and her dad’s connection...
Pre-shooting poll shows Trump leads Biden in Pennsylvania, trails in Virginia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump leads Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania, but trails in Virginia, according to a New York Times/Sienna College poll of registered voters conducted in those states on July 9 to 11 and published on Monday.
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