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Shore Little League Major Boys win in opening round of state tournament
On Friday July 19, the Shore Little League Major Boys baseball team opened pool play with a 6-0 win over Bridgewater. Christian Lewis got the start and win on the mound and combined with strong outings by Eason Willis and Hudson Yokem for the shutout. The three pitchers scattered three hits over 6 innings of play while only walking 3.
Oakton, Hamlet, Highlands among local division diving champs
Four local summer diving teams in the GazetteLeader’s coverage areas won division championships in the Northern Virginia Swimming League. The Oakton Otters, with a 4-1 record, finished first in Division I for the third year in a row. Overall the division crown was the team’s fourth straight, winning Division II in 2021.
Suffolk family raises awareness after daughter’s tick paralysis
While a fairly rare condition, tick paralysis can be devastating if not treated properly and effectively. Caused by the bite of a tick, this disease can cause numbness and weakness all over the body and can lead to death if unattended. Suffolk resident Brian Carr is sharing his story on how his daughter Ruby suffered […] The post Suffolk family raises awareness after daughter’s tick paralysis appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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Virginia casinos report $59.5 million in June revenues; more …
From elsewhere: Skill games wait as assembly repeals changes to military education program. VP pick JD Vance set to appear Monday at Radford University's Dedmon Center. Bluefield University will have a new leader. The post Virginia casinos report $59.5 million in June revenues; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Area leaders say worldwide tech outage is creating only minor issues locally
A glitch that caused a worldwide technology outage is being treated more as a nuisance than a cyberattack, according to the company from where the issues arose. Locally and across Virginia, the impact of that outage appears to be minimal. Gov. Glenn Youngkin said an initial assessment found “critical health and safety systems...
Senate candidate Cao says that anything south of Loudoun and Fairfax is ‘Southern Virginia’
Earlier, he called Staunton's newspaper "podunk" and said it was "ridonkulous" to drive to Abingdon for a campaign forum. The post Senate candidate Cao says that anything south of Loudoun and Fairfax is ‘Southern Virginia’ appeared first on Cardinal News.
Many celebrate as military education benefit program restored
(The Center Square) — Two months after lawmakers passed the commonwealth's biennial budget containing changes to its tuition assistance program for some military families, legislators reconvened at the Capitol Thursday and passed legislation fully reinstating the program. Representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars attended the session and extolled the outcome afterward. “Today ends over two months of uncertainty and anxiety endured by the families of our fallen and disabled military...
Chaniece Winfield Explains the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care in Addiction Treatment
Addiction and trauma often go hand in hand. Many individuals struggling with substance use disorders have experienced significant trauma in their lives, which can deeply impact their mental health and behavior. Chaniece Winfield, a respected expert in the field with over 16 years of experience providing substance use disorder (SUD), mental health, and play therapy services to individuals and families across the lifespan, emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care in addiction treatment. This approach acknowledges the presence of trauma in individuals’ lives and seeks to create a treatment environment that is sensitive and responsive to their experiences. Chaniece Winfield of Virginia believes that trauma-informed care is crucial in addiction treatment, as it can significantly improve outcomes for individuals with a history of trauma.
Staunton Parks and Rec host 4th annual Christmas in July
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV)—The fourth annual Christmas in July celebration will be held on Jul. 19 in Staunton at the Gypsy Hill Park Pool. The free event encourages locals to get out and enjoy fun activities with other residents. Staunton Aquatics Director Ken Jacobsen says the event serves to give back to residents.
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