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FOIA Friday: Records show years-long history of overdue balances of ex-Richmond city official
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […] The post FOIA Friday: Records show years-long history of overdue balances of ex-Richmond city official appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
No Deal: Cumberland County supervisors reject land swap deal
Bryan Hamlett didn’t feel comfortable agreeing to the proposal. As the Cumberland County supervisor pointed out, they would be approving something without actually seeing proof of what it would cost. So in a series of votes during their Tuesday, July 9 meeting, Hamlett and fellow supervisor Robert Saunders Jr. voted no, shooting down the idea. […] The post No Deal: Cumberland County supervisors reject land swap deal appeared first on Farmville.
A highly unusual ruling to dismiss a case against 2 White nationalists is put on hold by a federal appeals court
(CNN) — After a federal judge made the rare decision to dismiss a criminal case against two White nationalists suspected of inciting violence at political rallies, an appeals court on Thursday put the ruling on hold and one of the men was re-arrested. The appeals court stay came after...
South Boston Police search for suspect wanted for car theft and assault
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The South Boston Police Department (SBPD) is searching for a suspect wanted for car theft and assault. SBPD currently has warrants for the arrest of 37-year-old Quinn Tucker. Tucker is wanted for the following charges:. Felony motor vehicle theft. Felony property damage. Misdemeanor assault...
Wythe County community mourns loss of county’s first paramedic
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WFXR)– The Wytheville and Wythe County communities are mourning the loss of Ivanhoe Volunteer Fire Department lifelong member and safety officer Donnie Widner. The fire department says Widner was a member of the Ivanhoe Volunteer Fire Department, the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, a Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services member, and an Honorary Member […]
Three injured during shooting at house party on Halifax Rd in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — The Danville Police Department says they are investigating after a shooting on Halifax Road hospitalized three people on Friday, July 19. According to the police, officers responded to a home on the 1500 block of Halifax Road at 9:56 p.m. after receiving a call about shots being fired. After arriving, officers […]
Oakton, Hamlet, Highlands among local division diving champs
Four local summer diving teams in the GazetteLeader’s coverage areas won division championships in the Northern Virginia Swimming League. The Oakton Otters, with a 4-1 record, finished first in Division I for the third year in a row. Overall the division crown was the team’s fourth straight, winning Division II in 2021.
Route 8 Donuts returns to Christiansburg
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – Route 8 Donuts in Christiansburg has opened their doors again with new owners selling a variety of homemade cake and yeast donuts from an old family recipe. They said after their first two weeks of being open, the reception from folks in town has been great.
Little bug moving into our hometowns is causing big problems
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Spotted lanternflies continue to move into the Roanoke Valley and pose a threat to grapes. They can also become a nuisance pest in backyards and are good hitchhikers that can be transported by vehicles and plants. Here @ Home sits down with Eric Day, an entomologist...
Major League Fishing to bring All-Star event to Smith Mountain Lake
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Major League Fishing (MLF), one of the top professional bass fishing circuits in the world, will bring its 2025 General Tire Heavy Hitters All-Stars event to Smith Mountain Lake. The nationally-televised, big money tournament will be held from May 17 to May 22 of next year. Not only will it provide […]
Danville Parks and Rec. Officially Opens Doyle Thomas Splash Pad
Danville Parks and Recreation held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday for the new splash pad in Doyle J Thomas Park. The ribbon cutting followed a soft opening on Monday. The new splash pad will be open from 10 am to 6 pm Monday-Thursday and 10 am to 8 pm Friday-Sunday. This is the second splash pad that the City of Danville has opened this summer after opening the one at Third Avenue earlier in the summer.
Businesses offering help to Rescue Mission in Roanoke for the homeless
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Skolrood Law Firm and Gentle Shepherd Hospice have committed to donating up to $230,000 to the Roanoke Rescue Mission. This will be a matching gift, meaning the mission will need to come up with the same amount through its donors. The money will be used for shelter, clothing, food, and more to assist the homeless.
Target 7: “It doesn’t make sense.” Lynchburg mother says her daughter got E. Coli from a splash pad
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Our Target 7 team is investigating a splash pad in Lynchburg, where parents claim the water made their children sick. “They create these things for small people because it’s safe to bring them here. So if the city is going to create this for us to bring our children here, you would think that they would try to maintain their safety,” said Chelsea Easterbrook.
NBA Summer League: Former Virginia Tech star Keve Aluma making a strong case with the 76ers
Keve Aluma will always be remembered fondly at Virginia Tech. The former Wofford transfer followed head coach Mike Young to Blacksburg in 2019 and helped lead the Hokies to their first and only ACC championship in program history. Before coming to Blacksburg, Aluma spent two years at Wofford, averaging around...
Danville Schools Announce Cell Phone Policy for Upcoming School Year
The Danville School Board unveiled its new cell phone policy for middle and high school students on Thursday. Students will have to keep their phones bagged up during school hours. Students will be required to use Yonder bags to store their phones during the day. The phones will remain locked...
Celebs, locals team up to support pediatric cancer care in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In his message to guests at Ballyhack Golf Club on Friday night, Kelly Woolwine put it simply: the battle against pediatric cancer never truly ends. Kelly and his wife Jess started the Life Ring Foundation after their daughter, Charlotte, was diagnosed with liver cancer at three and a half years old.
Global IT outage disrupts hospitals; Centra Lynchburg adapts with modified schedule
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Medical centers like Lynchburg General Hospital are experiencing outages Friday, due to a global issue affecting Microsoft Windows systems. This worldwide problem is impacting our hometowns, but so far hospitals seem to have it under control as much as possible. Friday’s global IT outage hit hospitals...
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