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Excessive heat watch issued for Tuesday in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Tuesday in Rockingham County and Harrisonburg. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 105 degrees possible. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in...
Inside "Scattergood," the oldest structure on the CIA's campus
When buying a house on 30 wooded acres in northern Virginia, the last thing you might expect to get is a nosy neighbor.But after Margaret Scattergood and Florence Thorne moved into their new home in 1933, they got more than they bargained for – an entire campus full of spies."We tried to make sure that we didn't impede or encroach on their life too much," said CIA Public Affairs Officer Janelle Neises, who has served as the house's historian. "We tried to consider them sort of a part of our organization while letting them live their lives very separately at...
How the heat can impact your mood and sleeping habits
ROANOKE, Va. – While temperatures rise, so can your stress levels and chances of getting irritable. “You know, you get hungry; you get a little angry. The heat is definitely going to be very similar to you,” Robert Johnson, a family nurse practitioner with LewisGale Physicians Internal Medicine, said.
Sunday is the start of some steamy days in the Heart of Virginia
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Sunday we really start to crank up the heat. As the ridge of heat really gets going, we'll make a run into the middle if not upper 90s across the area on our Sunday. It wouldn't shock me to see some backyards hit 100. The...
Virginia Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Night results for July 12, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 12, 2024, results for each game:. Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3. Night: 3-7-3, FB: 2. Day: 5-1-7, FB: 9. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings...
Chicken Joint Owned By Shaq Opening In Bridgewater
Big Chicken, which was founded by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, a Newark native, is opening in Bridgewater on Thursday, July 18 at the Village at Bridgewater Commons. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 34 fans in line will get free Big Chicken food and drinks for a year, up to $10 a week. Shaq famously wore #34 while dominating the NBA during his time with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.
Weekend Kicks Off with Earthquake Near North Carolina / Virginia Border
The weekend kicked off with an earthquake near the Virginia border in northern North Carolina early Saturday morning. According to USGS, at 5:44 am on Saturday morning, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck from a depth of 5.9 km near Sparta, North Carolina. The epicenter was located in the northwest corner of the state, just west of I-77 and north and west of Winston-Salem.
Fifty-year-old foot bridge comes down
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The pedestrian bridge over Emmet Street, also known as Ridley Bridge, was taken down over the weekend. The bridge was built in the 1970′s. It connected Newcomb Hall Road South with Ridley Hall on UVA grounds. It was taken down due to the cost of...
RISE organization holds second education forum on racism in school systems
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - The RISE organization in Waynesboro held a second forum about racism in local school systems for the community on Friday. Sharon Fitz, CEO of RISE, and Chanda McGuffin, the organization’s CFO, led the discussion among community members. “Hopefully, what we will take from this is...
Add these NoVa art galleries to your next cultural outing
Virginia’s art scene is vibrant, and Northern Virginia is brimming with talent. Immerse yourself in fine art at these three galleries. Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria is one of the country’s largest collections of artists working under one roof. Visit this institution that has been fostering connections between artists and the public for more than 50 years. TorpedoFactory.org.
Alexander, Harshbarger shocked by shooting at Trump rally
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tri-Cities Republican lawmakers expressed shock and grief after an apparent assassination attempt at a rally by former president and current candidate Donald Trump on Saturday. The suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead and two more were critically injured, according to officials. Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger told News Channel […]
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