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Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters
The I-95 corridor is expected to see thunderstorms on July 25, with "the risk of severe weather will huddle along a portion of the (area) from Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula to southeastern New England," according to AccuWeather. "The major metro areas of Washington, DC and Baltimore are currently in...
Virginia, Beware of Fake Missing Child Posts on Facebook
Have you seen alarming posts about missing children on local Facebook pages? If so, do the police a favor and report them. These types of posts are flooding feeds, and many are scams designed to prey on your sympathies. SCAM ALERT: Beware of Fake "Missing Child" Posts on Facebook. Yesterday...
Ridge View Bank to hold 'Fill the Bus for Teachers' school supplies drive August 9th
Ridge View Bank will hold a "Fill the Bus for Teachers" school supply drive on August 9th from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at its Smith Mountain Lake branch, located at 160 Apron Road in Hardy. "This drive is to provide supplies for teachers in Franklin County schools," said Lesley...
Be On The Lookout For This Missing Teenager
Alerts for a missing young teenager from Halifax, Virginia, have made their way to Missouri as authorities believe the young teenager may be on her way to the state or may already be in the state. Posts regarding the missing girl first appeared in area Facebook groups like The Burg...
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.
Thousands watch Chincoteague wild ponies complete 99th annual swim in Virginia
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the popular tradition. The ponies made the short swim across the channel Wednesday as the crowd erupted in cheers. Foal No....
How Central Virginia libraries are working to keep the community health aware
At the Main Street Public Library in Richmond, it’s librarian Meg Raymond’s hope that at least one of the thousands of books or publications perched on the shelves will pique someone’s interest.
With a new Chair and new members, the VCCS State Board is off and running for the new fiscal year
“I’m excited to lead such a talented and dedicated board.” Terri Thompson presided over the VCCS State Board for the first time as Chair. when the panel met in Richmond July 18. The citizen board is the governing body for Virginia’s Community Colleges. “Having members from different regions, different professions and different points of view provides a strong team to lead our colleges as we pursue our new Strategic Plan,” said Thompson.
Virginia, Beware of Fake Missing Child Posts on Facebook
Have you seen alarming posts about missing children on local Facebook pages? If so, do the police a favor and report them. These types of posts are flooding feeds, and many are scams designed to prey on your sympathies. SCAM ALERT: Beware of Fake "Missing Child" Posts on Facebook. Yesterday...
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