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Va. law enforcement leaders ‘confident’ in public safety coverage plans for future campaign rallies
Former President Donald Trump rallied in Chesapeake, Virginia about two weeks before a nationally-televised assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally left him and two others wounded, and one person dead. While it’s unclear whether there will be more presidential rallies here before the November election, amid heightened public safety concerns, local and state police agencies […] The post Va. law enforcement leaders ‘confident’ in public safety coverage plans for future campaign rallies appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
5 common questions about data center developments
Virginia has 35% of the world’s data centers, but very few are outside Northern Virginia. Now that a data center is planned for Pittsylvania County, here are some of the questions that residents have been asking. The post 5 common questions about data center developments appeared first on Cardinal News.
Youngkin speaks about energy plan ahead of update in coming weeks; more …
From elsewhere: Richmond's Columbus statue finds new home outside Virginia. Lawsuit over Advance Auto's retirement plan settled for $1.7 million. Pound to vote on community projects soon. The post Youngkin speaks about energy plan ahead of update in coming weeks; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Skyline Literacy offering citizenship preparation courses
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV)—Skyline Literacy in Harrisonburg is offering citizenship preparation courses for residents of the friendly city. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to empowering adults through literacy skills. It offers GED prep courses, ESL courses, and Basic literacy courses to native and non-native English speakers. The citizenship test prep...
A study reveals that establishing songbird habitats benefit pollinators
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A study shows that creating habitats for Songbirds also benefit pollinators like the Monarch Butterfly. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Professor Jeff Larkin said over the past several decades, habitat loss has become an issue for many bird species. “There is a lot of efforts underway to...
Cloudy and humid with more showers Tuesday
Here’s the exclusive WSVA local AccuWeather forecast. Tonight: a thunderstorm in spots this evening; otherwise, mostly cloudy and humid. Low 64. Winds south-southwest 4-8 mph. Tomorrow: humid and warmer with more clouds than sun; a couple of afternoon showers and a. thunderstorm. High 84. Winds south 4-8 mph. Tomorrow...
VDOE looks for input on cell phone restrictions in classrooms
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is looking for input on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33. Youngkin issued the order earlier this month to “establish a cell phone free education.” It will be the first statewide initiative to eliminate or severely restrict cell phone use for all the state's public schools.
Family and consumer sciences teachers Professional Development Institute held at Hotel Madison
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (VATFACS) is holding its annual Professional Development Institute conference at Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg this week. The conference aims to empower family and consumer science teachers around Virginia by providing them with resources and lesson plans...
North Carolina will receive over $50 million from EPA to address climate change and support conservation
The grant is intended to reduce greenhouse gas admissions across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia, and preserve and restore thousands of acres of coastal wetlands and forests.
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