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Luray Fire Department sets the record straight about fire suppression
The Luray Fire Department is sharing factual information to dispel recent fraudulent information that has circulated in the community. Firefighters used only water to extinguish the fires on Route 211 back in March. Contrary to rumors that have circulated, no chemicals were ever used to extinguish those fires at all...
Virginia's latest viral highway sign: "ALL Y'ALL NEED TO SLOW DOWN"
For anyone still debating whether Virginia is the South, just look at our highway signs.The latest to go viral is telling drivers that "ALL Y'ALL NEED TO SLOW DOWN.""Virginia fed up," said an X user, whose Wednesday post has been viewed over a million times.VDOT in Northern Virginia responded with a Taylor Swift GIF of her looking smug.The big picture: People are seeing them everywhere from NoVa to Chesapeake and Bristol to Richmond.VDOT spokesperson Jessica Cowardin tells Axios it's part of a national speeding prevention campaign that uses "unique messaging."Yes, but: Virginia's highway signs have been the best in the game for a minute.VPM news editor Meghin Moore captured one in 2021 that said "2 MUCH TURKEY? SEAT BELTS S T R E T C H."And let's not forget "DRIVING FAST AND FURIOUS? THAT'S LUDACRIS."What's next: Friday's the last day all y'all might see the viral sign while driving, but if you miss it, there's always this bumper sticker from Amazon to hold you over.
Virginia residents continue to volunteer for hurricane relief operations in Texas
A Danville nonprofit is still assisting victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. God’s Pit Crew volunteers have been dispatched to Houston, Texas, for nearly two weeks to assist with much-needed relief work. “It was only a category one hurricane, but it caused significant damage in this area,” said...
2 dead, dozens hospitalized from nationwide listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...
United Methodist Family Services of Virginia in ‘desperate’ need for foster parents
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Right now, more than five thousand children are in the foster care system across Virginia and there aren’t nearly enough families to take them in. United Methodist Family Services of Virginia (UMFS) desperately needs foster parents after seeing a 20-percent decline in their numbers.
Van Gogh Immersive Experience Exhibit comes to Richmond
RICHMOND- A new immersive experience featuring one of the most renowned and influential figures in the history of Western art is coming to Richmond!. The Van Gogh exhibit has been touring since 2017, attracting thousands of visitors and gaining popularity. It has been ranked among the 12 best immersive experiences in the world by CNN, and now it is making its way to the river city.
Starting QB is up in the air at UVA; Could both play vs Richmond?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The most intriguing question about Virginia’s football program, at least in my mind, when arriving at the ACC Football Kickoff this week was about the Cavaliers’ quarterback situation. Tony Muskett, the fifth-year veteran, won the starting job in training camp last August when he...
Surf’s up after sunset: Stunning sneak peek at night surfing
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Swimming Advisory Extended for Lake Anna Due to Harmful Algae Bloom
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has extended the swimming advisory for Lake Anna to include Terry’s Run due to a harmful algae bloom (HAB). This precaution follows a visual observation of bloom activity on Terry’s Run by the Department of Environmental Quality on July 23.
Developer plans 279 luxury apartments on Glen Allen site
A developer has acquired 3.3 acres of land in Glen Allen on which it will develop a luxury five-story apartment community with 279 units. The land at 10551 Telegraph Road was purchased by Bristol Development Group from Mohawk Investment Partners. The five-story apartment community will be Bristol’s seventh project in...
“I was speechless,” Staunton boy becomes soap box derby world champion
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Caleb Gilbert is only 12 years old, but he’s already become the newest All-American Soap Box Derby World Champion, and the first winner to represent Harrisonburg in the competition. “I just jumped up in the air and people picked me up,” Caleb said, “It was...
Community Serve Day offers free health services including sports and health physical exams
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV)—The Church of the Nazarene is hosting a community service day on July 27. During this day, locals can receive free health services, including Sports physical exams, mammograms, and haircuts. The Church of the Nazarene asked the Blue Ridge Free Clinic (BRFC) to offer sports and health...
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