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Navy pilots, sailors return home after months countering Houthi attacks
U.S. Navy fighter pilots came home to Virginia feeling relieved Friday after months of shooting down Houthi-launched missiles and drones off Yemen's coast, in the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II.F/A-18 Super Hornets swooped over waiting families in a low formation before landing at their base in Virginia Beach. Dressed in green flight suits, the aviators embraced women in summer dresses and kids carrying American flags. Some handed red roses to their wives and daughters."We're going to go sit down on the couch, and we're going to try and make up for nine...
Investigators uncover alleged theft ring targeting Walmarts, Sam’s Clubs in at least 10 states
Yorktown, Va. (WTVR) Seven people are in Virginia police custody accused of being part of a sophisticated theft ring targeting retail stores like Walmart and Sam’s Club. Police say the group went from store to store stealing televisions, which they then sold online. “A huge operation for them,” said...
VA Senators announce $625,000 to reduce youth substance use
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced on July 12th, $625,000 for community-based coalitions in Harrisonburg, Roanoke, Ashland, Rocky Mount, and Luray to reduce youth substance use. The funding was awarded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.
2.2 magnitude quake rumbles Sparta area near Virginia border, US Geological Survey says
A small earthquake shook the Town of Sparta near the Virginia border Saturday morning.With a magnitude of 2.2, it happened around 5:45 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.This is the fourth one in the last month.On June 18, two earthquakes happened in the Sparta area:2.3 magnitude quake happened at 4:41 a.m. 2.3 magnitude quake happened about 30 minutes laterThe following day, the earth rumbled again. This earthquake registered a 2.1 magnitude.Overall, Saturday's earthquake is the 16th recorded earthquake this year in North Carolina.SEE ALSO | 5.1 magnitude earthquake reported in Sparta, could be felt across parts of central North Carolina
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...
Fireworks, music, food and more: Waynesboro's Sunset Spectacular scheduled for Saturday
WAYNESBORO — A week after Staunton celebrated the Fourth of July, Waynesboro will hold its own summer celebration Saturday, July 13. A special fireworks display will be shot off from the top of Sunset Park, providing a spectacular view from just about anywhere in Waynesboro. Waynesboro Parks and Recreation said in a release that if you can see Sunset Park, then you'll be able to see the fireworks. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:40 p.m.
First Alert Weather Day Monday and Tuesday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Increasingly hot and more humid on this Sunday. Becoming dangerously hot to start the new week! That is why we have declared Monday and Tuesday First Alert Weather Days. Expect heat wave conditions with afternoon high temperatures in the shade of 95 to 100 degrees. The...
Alexandria Little League All-Star Intermediates win state championship
The Alexandria Little League All-Star Intermediates are state champs. Alexandria’s top 13-and-under players won the Virginia State Championship on July 10, defeating the Broadway Community Little League 10-0 at Eugene Simpson Park. Eight teams of 13-and-under players from across Virginia participated in the tournament. This is the second state...
Heat returns... near 100 next week
LYNCHBURG, Va — Many of our yards finally received a good soaking of rain!. These radar totals on the graphic with this story should be close to what you observed in your rain gauge. The heaviest rain fell east of US 29. Unfortunately, but as expected, the entire ABC13...
James Madison University math professor awarded for excellence in undergraduate mentorship
HARRISONBURG, Va. (JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY) — Dr. Caroline Lubert, a math professor in James Madison University’s Department of Mathematics & Statistics, was recently selected by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) for this year’s Mathematical, Computing, and Statistical Sciences Division Advanced Career Faculty Mentor Award. The award...
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