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Summer Mowing Tips for a Healthy, Lush Lawn
(StatePoint) Late summer is a time of year when yards see a lot of foot traffic. Whether you’re hosting parties and events or your kids are running all over the lawn, your grass needs to be in tiptop shape. In a recent Backyard Life video, the multimedia destination of...
Warren County Memorial Library announces new Smart Book Locker
The Warren County Memorial Library has launched a new Smart Book Locker at Lake Gaston Coffee Company, located at 104 Wellington Way, Littleton. This locker was acquired through a County Improvement Plan and has been placed in partnership with Lake Gaston Coffee Company. Patrons can use this location to pick...
22-year-old Henrico man struck and killed on Cedar Fork Road
A Henrico man died after being struck by a vehicle along Cedar Fork Road July 17. The driver stopped and remained on scene; police do not believe alcohol or speed were factors in the crash. The crash was reported at about 8:53 p.m. at the intersection of Cedar Fork Road...
Two Sports Figures Supporting Donald Trump At RNC Thursday Night
Two prominent figures in the sports world will be showing their support for Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday evening. Legendary wrestling star Hulk Hogan and UFC president Dana White are both set to speak in support of Trump at the RNC on Thursday evening. ...
The Only Interesting Part of J.D. Vance’s RNC Speech Was That Story About His Mamaw Packing Heat
MILWAUKEE — I have to admit it. This was an unforgettable passage in J.D. Vance’s vice-presidential acceptance speech late Wednesday night. (Vance’s big moment was delayed because the former president*’s eldest spalpeen wouldn’t shut up.) It came amid yet another endless anecdote about Vance’s role in a summer-stock version of God’s Little Acre.
VERIFY: Why there's a controversy over the vests worn by CMPD officers at the RNC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A group of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers who were sent to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention stirred up controversy over some of the gear they were wearing. These officers were asked to assist with security at the RNC, as were law enforcement agencies from across the...
Hulk Hogan will speak ahead of Trump at RNC convention
Hulk Hogan, the longtime pro wrestler whose real name is Terry Bollea, is on the recently released roster of speakers for the convention’s final night, slated to speak in the run up to former President Donald Trump’s address.
The RNC is over. Here are 5 things you need to know.
The 2024 Republican National Convention wrapped up on Thursday night in Milwaukee with former President Donald Trump’s address to the delegates. Trump’s speech marked the first major public remarks he delivered following the assassination attempt against him less than a week ago. It was also the first in-person...
VDH Lifts portion of recreational water, fish consumption advisories for Meherrin River
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is lifting portions of the recreational water and fish consumption advisories issued in response to a chemical storage facility fire on July 6. The portion of the advisory being lifted is for a section of the Meherrin River that starts at Route 138 (Union Mill Road) flowing Southeast through the Town of Lawrenceville and the City of Emporia to the North Carolina state line.
RNC chairman: The Republican Party won't abandon its anti-abortion message
MILWAUKEE – Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley assured some of the convention’s most religious attendees Thursday that the party is not abandoning its anti-abortion message. “I am here to tell you today that as long as I am chair of the Republican National Committee, this party is...
RNC speakers lean into homophobic and transphobic rhetoric
Homophobic and transphobic remarks were unmistakably present throughout the first three days of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. At least a dozen speakers have so far mentioned gender or sexuality negatively in their speeches, according to an NBC News analysis. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., kicked off the four-day event...
Eleventh Annual Freeman Community Empowerment Day set for August 3, 2024
The 11th Annual Freeman Community Empowerment Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Inspiration Center (formerly Meljos) located at 21391 Governor Harrison Parkway, Freeman, VA 23856. The planning committee is excited to bring this free event back to the community. The...
'Fashion statement?' Ear bandages to support Donald Trump became accessory at RNC; drew mixed opinions
Amid the dapper suits and fashionable attire seen on attendees, the most surprising accessory at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee seemed to be ... bandages. In solidarity with Donald Trump in the aftermath of an assassination attempt that bloodied his ear Saturday in Pennsylvania, some individuals at the RNC in Milwaukee chose to sport bandages over their right ear. Trump has worn a bandage over his ear each night of the convention.
Trump RNC speech tonight: Start time, channels, more speaking details for the former president's address
The Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee this week just days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. And Trump, who has made surprise appearances at the event each night with a bandage on his right ear, is scheduled to address the four-day convention tonight in primetime when he will formally accept the GOP nomination. Trump is slated to speak for 90 minutes, closing out the final night of the RNC.
What you can't see on TV during the Republican National Convention
At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, there's more than just speeches and events, with a side not visible on live streams. Taylor Lang, a digital content manager for sister station WVTM, has been on site all week covering what you can't see on television. Did you know that you...
This group is behind the growing influencer presence at the RNC
Brilyn Hollyhand is on a mission to court young conservative voters. At 18 years old, he is Co-Chair of the GOP Youth Advisory Council, part of the team bringing influencers to cover the Republican National Convention.
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