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WAVY-TV 10 recognized as top employer for internships
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – WAVY-TV 10 has been named a top employer for interns in Virginia. WAVY Internship Coordinator Stephanie Cooke traveled to Richmond Thursday to be recognized on a day Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin proclaimed Virginia Intern Day. Speakers included Newport News Mayor Barry Duval, who now leads the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. He […]
1 Million Virginians Struggle to Affordable Housing: The Urgent Need for Affordable Solutions in Southwest and Southern Virginia
The affordable housing crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia affects nearly one million residents, particularly essential workers, emphasizing the urgent need for more affordable housing and targeted solutions like the 5000 Families pilot program to provide stability and support for families with school-age children. Affordable Housing Crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia – Urgent Need […]
FEC greenlights Rep. Good’s recount fund request
The Federal Election Commission Thursday to approve Rep. Bob Good’s (R-Va.) request to use general election funds to seed his recount fund following his contentious Republican primary loss in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. But in order to use the funds to cover recount expenses, he must first ask the donors for their approval. “Good for…
Appomattox FFA Alumni Association scholarships awarded
APPOMATTOX, Va. – The Appomattox FFA Alumni Association recently awarded three Appomattox County High School graduates with scholarships. All recipients were current FFA members of the Appomattox Senior FFA chapter. Bruce Jones II is the son of Bruce and Joanne Jones of Concord. Jones served as a chapter officer,...
Rotary Club of Farmville honors ‘service above self’ with awards
As the Rotary Club of Farmville welcomed in a new president, the group also honored several residents this summer. Established in 1938, the group is celebrating its 85th anniversary. Rotarian of the Year – Julie Flores The Rotary Club of Farmville recorded 735 service hours this past year. And one person’s service accounts for 10% of […] The post Rotary Club of Farmville honors ‘service above self’ with awards appeared first on Farmville.
Ralph Corning Jr. goes for gold: Lunenburg native wins final medals
Lunenburg native Ralph Corning Jr. ended his run at the Virginia Commonwealth Games on top this year, taking gold for shot put and discus in the Masters age group on Sunday, July 21 at Liberty University. Corning Jr. took the discus title in dramatic fashion. After his first three throws landed out of bounds, it […] The post Ralph Corning Jr. goes for gold: Lunenburg native wins final medals appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
The daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been appointed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Education, drawing criticism from some Democrats who called the appointment politically motivated. Meg Bryce, a psychology educator who unsuccessfully ran last year for an at-large...
Virginia appeals court rules judge wrongly dismissed asset forfeiture challenge
A Virginia court erroneously ruled authorities could keep $35,293 seized from a Chesterfield County auto repair shop by setting the bar too high for the owner to prove the cash wasn’t connected to a crime, according to a state Court of Appeals opinion released this week. The case dealing with asset forfeiture laws centers on […]
Bank says dispute over Justice family loans has cost it more than $48 million in interest
Martinsville-based Carter Bank & Trust says it has been losing out on interest income on the loans held by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, his family and their companies since mid-2023. The post Bank says dispute over Justice family loans has cost it more than $48 million in interest appeared first on Cardinal News.
What’s the status of Pineside Solar? Dominion offers update
What’s the status of the proposed Pineside solar project here in Buckingham County? That’s one of several questions we asked Dominion Energy officials, as we took a look at their solar projects around the region. Pineside is one of three Dominion projects in Buckingham. Two are already operational and the third, Pineside, is still in […] The post What’s the status of Pineside Solar? Dominion offers update appeared first on Farmville.
Red Oak resident makes penpal connection ‘from across the world’
After almost 60 years, Red Oak resident Debbie Scruggs Jones met her friend Elizabeth Skilbeck in person this month. The two started writing letters back and forth in 1965, although their method of communication has taken on a more technological bent in recent years. “Back in 1965, the school system had a program where you […] The post Red Oak resident makes penpal connection ‘from across the world’ appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
1,900 Virginians take advantage of tax credit to encourage safe firearm storage
New data from the Virginia Department of Taxation shows that, during tax year 2023, 1,905 Virginians took advantage of a new tax credit designed to help offset the cost of life-saving gun storage devices like gun safes, gun locks and more.
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