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Students return from summer break at Chesterfield’s only year-round school
For most children in central Virginia, Monday, July 22 was another day spent in the warm glow of summer break -- but for students at Bellwood Elementary School in Chesterfield County, it was the first day spent back under the fluorescent lights of the classroom.
Environmental groups raise issues about Hopewell plant’s air permit
Last week, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a petition with federal regulators that raises pollution concerns stemming from Virginia’s issuance of an air permit to an AdvanSix Resins and Chemicals manufacturing plant in the city of Hopewell. On July 19, the SELC filed the petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of […] The post Environmental groups raise issues about Hopewell plant’s air permit appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
'Miscommunication' causes no-swim advisory to be issued 2 weeks after original report
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The details of what led up to the no-swim advisory for portions of the James River remain murky. It was initially issued on July 16. However, a Facebook post from the James River Association states that the leak had been reported two weeks earlier. According to...
Mother, widow of Huguenot graduation shooting victims files wrongful death lawsuits against school officials
The mother and widow of the two people killed in the June 2023 Huguenot High School graduation shooting has filed two wrongful death lawsuits against the Richmond City School Board and other related school officials, seeking over $26 million in damages.
Ribbon cutting opens new Goochland elementary school
GOOCHLAND, Va. (WWBT) - The new Goochland Elementary School has officially welcomed students, families, and community members. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, July 18, filled with community members and school leaders, including current and former school board members, the board of supervisors, and Goochland Elementary School Principal Tina McCay.
Hepltahlete Anna Hall learns from her hero
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)— Anna Hall is trying to cement her status as the best Heptathlete in the world at the Paris Olympics. But she already has the best Heptathlete in history, believing that is so. This year’s Paris Olympics begin Friday, July 26 and continue through Sunday, Aug. 11....
Vegan Block Party In Richmond To Celebrate The 'Soul In Plant-Based Eating'
Scheduled to return on September 7, Richmond’s Soul Vegan Block Party will warmly welcome all types of foodies for a celebration of plant-based dining. The free vegan food fest aims to challenge the stigma “that there’s no SOUL in plant-based eating.” Its website states that its goal is to make living “a healthy and ethically conscious plant-based lifestyle” more widespread. The block party will have tons of vegan delights to try, live music, cooking demonstrations, and guest speakers.
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