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Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers Honored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension is honoring its standout faculty, staff, and volunteers who delivered stellar educational programs in 2023. Covering a wide range of areas – from agriculture and natural resources to 4-H youth development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and the Family Nutrition Program – Virginia Cooperative Extension Program Excellence Awards celebrate incredible contributions from across the […]
Some convictions overturned in terrorism case against Muslim scholar from Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge has overturned a conviction carrying a life sentence for an Islamic scholar from Virginia who was found guilty of soliciting treason after the Sept. 11 attacks for encouraging followers to fight against the U.S. in Afghanistan. The ruling issued Thursday from U.S. District...
Increasing clouds with a thunderstorm possible this evening
Here’s the exclusive WSVA local AccuWeather forecast. Tonight: a thunderstorm around this evening; otherwise, increasing clouds. Low 66. Winds south 3-6 mph. Tomorrow: variable cloudiness with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm; not as warm but humid. Beneficial rain may come at the risk of localized flooding. High...
Why Fenwick Trimble believes ‘24 MLB Draft showcases promising future for JMU
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Former JMU outfielder Fenwick Trimble capped off his tenure as a Duke in impressive fashion. The junior finished the 2024 campaign earning All-Sun Belt First Team honors and was named to the NCBWA Second Team, making Trimble the 11th outfielder in JMU history selected in the MLB draft.
O’Regan ‘really impressed’ with Marshall transfer Ro Scott
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Coming off the hands of a Sun Belt championship loss in Pensacola, JMU head coach Sean O’Regan was quick to diagnose the areas needing improvement heading into the offseason. “We really needed somebody who could just get you a bucket,” O’Regan said. With...
Freight train derailed in Fredericksburg, officials say
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fredericksburg Police Department said seven freight cars derailed in Fredericksburg Saturday night, striking a structure. In a post on the X platform, Fredericksburg Police said the derailment took place in the 400 block of Cobblestone Drive. According to police, seven cars derailed and hit a structure behind Cobblestone. […]
Where to find deals for National Ice Cream Day in the DC area
Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. WTOP has the scoop on where you can get a deal in the D.C. area. Ice Cream Jubilee, with locations in D.C., Virginia and Maryland, is celebrating 10 years of business on National Ice Cream Day and is offering a buy one scoop, get another scoop free deal.
Maryland adds 5,600 jobs in June, unemployment rate creeps higher
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland added 5,600 total jobs in June, including 3,900 in the private sector, according to monthly data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The growth rate last month (0.2 percent) was double the national rate (0.1 percent).
Sunny Sunday forecast in Maryland
BALTIMORE- Some clouds are still hanging on, but are expected to clear out by midday.Temperatures rise a little more dramatically today thanks to a warm flow of air and plenty of sunshine.Highs today range in the low 90s this afternoon under sunny skies.Lows tonight will be muggy in the 70s with a few thunderstorms in the area.Monday, and through the start of next week, we will see a pattern of off and on showers paired with heat.Highs for Monday are in the 90s with afternoon showers and storms expected.Becoming hot and sticky throughout the workweek, rain will relieve some of the heat during the midday heat and early evening hours.A little more of the 80s are scheduled for next week.
Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Shenandoah’s 12U softball all stars go undefeated in state championship run
GLEN ALLEN, July 15 — The Shenandoah Recreation League claimed its second state title of the summer on Monday as the 12U softball all stars won the 2024 Virginia Babe Ruth State Softball Championship. The Shenandoah all stars kicked-off the state tournament on Thursday, July 11 with a 31-0...
Fairfax County Police investigating homicide
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Police Department said it is investigating after a man died late Saturday afternoon. In a post on the X platform at 5:05 p.m., police said a man was found unresponsive in the 9500 block of Route 29 near Oakton. The man died at the scene. […]
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