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Faith and Recovery: the story of John James
TAZEWELL, WV (WVNS) — John James is a that name might sound familiar. He is the former original lead singer of the Christian mega group “The Newsboys.” After being removed from the group, he fell into substance abuse to numb the pain of losing everything because of the mistakes he made in life. “Addictions come in […]
Thousands enjoy Arlington County Fair
ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — The annual Arlington County Fair is in full swing at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Organizers say it’s one of the largest free events on the East Coast, and it started nearly 50 years ago. “This is sort of the thing we look forward to every year, it kind […]
Kyle Busch has spicy words for Joey Logano after Austin Dillon wrecked him at Richmond
Nearly a week later, everyone around NASCAR is still talking about last Sunday’s wild finish at Richmond in the Cook Out 400. In case you missed it, Austin Dillon – desperate to win the race and grab a playoff spot – ran into the back of Joey Logano’s No. 22 car coming out of the final turns, spinning him into the wall. In the very next moment, Dillon then clipped the rear right panel of Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 car, sending him to the wall too. Dillon went on to win the race, his first in nearly two years, behind some...
DC celebrates Chuck Brown Day
WASHINGTON — More than 10 years after the passing of Chuck Brown, his legacy continues to live on through his music. “Mayor Bowser signed it officially. What better way than DPR to celebrate our own music than with this celebration in honor of the Godfather of Gogo,” Director of D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation, Thennie Freeman said.
Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued
Arlington is under a Flood Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Watch today, with storms in the forecast Sunday afternoon. The watches — in effect until later tonight — also include D.C., Alexandria, Fairfax County, Falls Church and other nearby jurisdictions. The National Weather Service says storms will be widespread...
Scattered Showers and Storms into Beginning of Week
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A slow moving cold front is progressing through the region, continuing to bring showers and storms to central Virginia. The best chance for widespread showers and storms will likely be Sunday, as the front will be situated over the area. We will see through the weekend and Monday a marginal risk for severe storms with impacts of strong winds and isolated flooding. As for Monday, as the front moves east of our viewing area, showers and storms will taper off. Humidity during this time will hold strong, making for muggy afternoons. With the passage of the front and rain, we’ll be ready for a clean slate into next week. After Monday, we can expect lower humidity, cooler temperatures in the 70′s and low 80′s, and dry sunny days. Check back for updates.
Cruising Toward Safety: Virginia State Police Shift Gears for College Move-In
LYNCHBURG, VA – A fast drive could be your last drive. That’s what Virginia state police are driving home this back-to-school season. “Sir, the reason for the stop is I got your speed at 75, it’s a 65 zone, is there a reason for your speed today?” Virginia State Police Sergeant Eric King said while pulling someone over Friday. “Fortunately that’s not gonna be reckless driving.”
Projected 2025-26 FAFSA delay frustrates families and university staff
On Aug. 7, the U.S. Department of Education announced next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid isn’t slated to open to the general public until Dec. 1. That’s a tough pill to swallow for financial aid administrators at Virginia colleges and universities — like Ashley Browning, vice president for enrollment management at Hollins University in Roanoke. She’s spent the last several months dealing with delays and errors in this year’s FAFSA rollout .
Virginia state park becomes first in US to install audio system for the blind
ROCKBRIGDGE, Va. (WFXR) – The Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia has announced it’s the first park to install the RightHear Accessibility system making it fully accessible to people who are blind and visually impaired. The Natural Bridge State Park is home to the 200-foot-tall Natural Bridge, and now boasts its commitment to creating enjoyable, […]
VADOC accepting volunteer applications to help inmates stay out of prison after release
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has announced that it is accepting applications for volunteer roles as part of Governor Glenn Youngkin's initiative to help inmates stay out of prison after they're released.
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