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Attorney General Miyares Raises Alarm Over Early Release of Violent Offenders
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Attorney General Jason Miyares expressed strong concerns about the recent expansions of the Virginia earned sentence credit program during his podcast appearance on WINA Morning News. He warned that releasing violent offenders early poses significant risks to public safety and undermines the justice system. “My biggest fear is always that there’s going to be an innocent Virginian… going to be the victim of a violent felony by someone that otherwise should have been behind bars,” Miyares stated.
BIA Supports Energy Innovation at 2024 Virginia Energy Summit
The Brick Industry Association (BIA) joined energy leaders at the 2024 Virginia Energy Summit to further access to reliable, affordable, clean and abundant energy. The summit that ran July 18-19 in Virginia Beach, Virginia was hosted by Virginians for Energy Diversity, the Virginia Department of Energy, the Virginia Manufacturers Association, Virginia legislative leaders and other key stakeholders committed to the Commonwealth’s Energy Plan. Speakers included Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), nationwide energy regulators and experts along with members of the Virginia General Assembly.
Wyoming’s Above-Average Alcohol Consumption May Be Increasing the State’s DUI Deaths
An analysis looking at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that eight of the ten states with the highest fatal DUI rates also report some of the highest alcohol consumption levels nationwide. The study looks at the number of deadly crashes involving drivers under the influence of...
Thousands of Virginians compete in 35th annual Commonwealth Games
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - This weekend, 5,000 athletes and over 15,000 spectators from across Virginia were at Liberty University for the largest multi-sport festival in the state. “We are basically Virginia’s Olympics. There’s just about something for everybody,” said Charity Waldron, the Director of Operations and Media Relations for Virginia...
CDC: Deli meat could be cause for Listeria outbreak that infected 28 people, including two Virginians
Deli meat is being investigated as a possible cause for a Listeria outbreak in the U.S. that infected 28 people, including two Virginians, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Plea hearing set for man accused of hijacking tractor trailer on I-81
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A plea date has been set for the man accused of trying to hijack a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 last year before leading authorities on a high-speed chase. According to online records, an Augusta County Circuit Court judge selected August 29 as the...
Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
Trial continues for Harrisonburg man charged in connection with body found at construction site
It is Day 6 of the trial of Aaron Christopher Gordon Jr., who is accused of murdering Towan Julian Cappell, after his body was found at an Eastover Drive construction site on August 18 of last year. Gordon, 25, was indicted by a grand jury last November and has remained...
Caroline Craig Joins JMU Women’s Golf as Assistant Coach
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison women's golf Head Coach Tommy Baker announced Big Ten Champion Caroline Craig will join the Dukes' coaching staff as an assistant coach, effective Aug. 1. "I am very excited to add Caroline to the program," Baker said. "Her infectious personality is sure to motivate...
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...
How JMU’s O’Regan retained key contributors heading into 2024-25 season
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Following JMU’s season ending loss to Marshall in the Sun Belt Championship, head coach Sean O’Regan entered the offseason faced with the possibility of losing his entire core. With Peyton McDaniel, Kseniia Kozlova, Jamia Hazzell, and others graduating, it was fair game for them...
Crowds gather for Cooter’s Place 25th anniversary festival
PAGE COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Luray is hosting its Cooters 25th anniversary festival, with all types of food, live music, car shows and even brought the cast of the hit 70′s show Dukes of Hazzard to do a meet and greet. Fans of the show came from all over...
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
Kaine addresses Biden's health, 'podunk paper' at Staunton election office opening
STAUNTON – The Democratic Party of Virginia opened a new headquarters in downtown Staunton on Saturday. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was one of several speakers at the opening, addressing President Joe Biden's health and calls for Biden to resign as the party's presidential nominee. Kaine also criticized his opponent in the Virginia senatorial race, Republican Hung Cao. ...
Elected officials push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of the state's congressional delegation want a new pilot program allowing people to file their federal taxes for free to come to Virginia. And officials in Richmond want it, too. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is among the signatories of a letter that asks Governor Glenn Youngkin to support a new...
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