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1 dead, 2 injured after shooting in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Police are investigating a homicide after three people were shot in downtown Richmond. Just before midnight, police responded to the scene on West Broad Street. Upon arrival, officers found three men on the ground with gunshot wounds. All three men were transported to the hospital, two...
Portsmouth restaurant challenges Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio, citing casino exemptions
A Portsmouth restaurant filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio requirements that it argues are outdated and unfair for mixed beverage licensees — especially as the state recently welcomed casinos and exempted the gaming centers from such rules. Regulations from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stipulate that a minimum 45% of the total gross sales must be ...
Cell phone-free school community talk, Interstate 81 detours: THE DIGEST
Cell phone free education in Waynesboro WAYNESBORO – The Virginia Department of Education will host a community conversation on cell phone-free education in Waynesboro. The conversation follows Governor Glenn Youngkin's Executive Order 33, which aims to reduce or eliminate cell phone usage in schools and limit the impact of smartphone use on...
Four-star Preston Fowler sends New Heights Lightning to Peach Jam bracket play, plans to take August official visit to James Madison
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Nobody had a bigger play at Nike EYBL Peach Jam on Friday than four-star small forward Preston Fowler. With his New Heights Lightning squad down one point and the game in the final 10 seconds, Fowler was passed the ball and had to make a play late shot clock.
Back-to-School-Bash in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - At Kate Collins Middle School, Waynesboro Public Schools System hosted its annual Back-to-School-Bash to help parents get their kids prepared for the school year. The event gave out all kinds of school supplies, helped kids get physicals and even gave them fresh haircuts. Assistant Superintendent Ryan...
Chris Huffman named RCBL Player & Pitcher of the Year; Moomaw, Nicely also honored
The Rockingham County Baseball League announced their major award winners for the 2024 season on Sunday as they get set to open the postseason Monday night. The Player and Pitcher of the Year is Bridgewater’s Chris Huffman. Huffman went 4-0 on the mound this summer with a 0.93 ERA...
Queen City Porch Swingers at Offbeat Roadhouse
The Queen City Porch Swingers will pull into Offbeat Roadhouse Friday night, July 26, for a concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU. Staunton’s favorite Trad Jazz band, the Queen City Porch Swingers takes you back in time with the infectious melodies of songs from the 1910s through the 1940s.
Political analyst weighs in on VP-nominee J.D. Vance’s visit to Southwest Virginia
SOUTHWEST, Va. – All eyes are on Southwest Virginia ahead of Ohio Senator - and Republican Vice Presidential pick - JD Vance’s visit to Radford University on Monday. Political Analyst Dr. Ed Lynch says Republicans are hoping to flip the Commonwealth red. “Virginia is in play for the...
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