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AARP: Older adults may be eligible for SNAP benefits and not know it
Many older Virginians may be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and not realize it, according to officials with the AARP. SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to those struggling to afford groceries. While the program is often referred to as “food stamps,” it can benefit anyone age 50 and older who has a difficult time affording food.
Shepherd steps away from recreation and parks
Art Shepherd is retiring — again — from his position leading the St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks Department on Friday, and he’s taking his pink jacket with him when he goes. Shepherd previously retired and returned two other times, but it appears the third time’s the charm. “It was a 40-year career that was nothing but delightful and positive,” Shepherd said, adding he wanted to invest more time at...
Like the founder, one of Va.’s original wineries continues to keep the bar raised
Harvest has started at multiple Virginia wineries, including at Linden Vineyards at the edge of Fauquier County, about 60 miles west of Washington D.C. It’s located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, near Front Royal. Visiting there, as I did this past Saturday, is a journey to one of Virginia’s...
Car fire causes major backup on I-95 in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A car fire is snarling morning traffic in Woodbridge, Virginia Wednesday. Prince William County police responded to the reported fire in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 past Exit 158 around 6:30 a.m. Officers and first responders shut down all lanes between Prince William Parkway and...
Fairfax County plans to clear homeless encampment in Reston
RESTON, Va. (DC News Now) — On Tuesday, Fairfax County officials will begin their process to clear out a homeless encampment in Reston. The encampment, also known as “The Hill,” is a wooded area near the Inova Hospital. On Aug. 27, the county will start placing “No Trespassing” signs throughout the area. This entire process […]
Unsecured checks found in Richmond finance dept. desks and more Virginia headlines
• “Stoney: unsecured checks discovered when finance department desks were searched.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Three Meals: What voters in Virginia really care about as election day approaches.”—CBS News • “Freight train on fire stops on tracks in Burke, Virginia.”—NBC4 • “How Chesterfield County is reaching out to its large and growing Spanish-speaking community.”—WTVR • “Virginia Tech […]
Trial begins for double murder suspect
A jury was selected and testimony began Tuesday in Accomack Circuit Court in the trial of a Painter man accused of 13 felonies including robbery and the first-degree murder of a local couple four years ago. The defendant, 44-year-old Julian Travis Scarborough, of Linhaven Circle in Painter, a convicted drug...
Bizarre Animal Control Skepticism Leads To Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges
LUSBY, Md. – On July 8, 2024, a public safety alert was issued, warning of extreme heat conditions between July 8 and July 11, emphasizing the need for proper care of pets during this period. Despite this advisory, Animal Control Officer Bell-Bussler responded to a report of a dog in distress at 27-year-old, Kendra Tynasia Edwards’ residence on Forest Glen Rd.
Unsecured checks found in Richmond finance dept. desks and more Virginia headlines
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