Stratford
LATEST NEWS
Teen Expected To Be Charged As Adult For Targeted Shooting In Hagerstown, Police Say
Shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, officers were called to the 100 block of East Washington Street, where they investigated a reported shooting involving the teen and treated a 41-year-old man for a gunshot wound to the leg. According to a spokesperson from the Hagerstown Police Department, the...
Group beats up teen getting off school bus and steals his shoes in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Police are searching for four people who beat up and robbed a teen of his shoes on Tuesday right after the victim had gotten off a school bus. On Tuesday, police were called to Matthews and Burns Drive just after 3:30 p.m. to investigate the robbery. When officers arrived, a 14-year-old boy told officers he was getting off of the bus when four people walked up behind him.
Marion Chief Clair named Vice President of Virginia Police Chief Association
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — Chief John Clair with the Marion Police Department will serve as Vice President of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP). The association elected new members for the 2024-2025 VACP Executive Board at the 99th annual conference on Aug. 26. At the conference, Clair was named the 1st Vice President […]
Animal rights activists raise concern for pig scrambling tradition at Shenandoah County Fair
WOODSTOCK, Va. (WHSV) - The decades-long annual pig scrambling tradition at the Shenandoah County Fair has caused animal rights activists to voice concerns about the tradition. The Shenandoah County Fair’s pig scrambling event has been a leading event for years. Children ages 3 to 8 chase after pigs in a...
Shenandoah County Fair hosts tribute for veterans
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The Shenandoah County Fair is underway with all kinds of events throughout the week at the fairgrounds in Woodstock. With the Shenandoah County Fair onto its second day Tuesday, the fair hosted all types of events with livestock shows and Tuesday’s big event, the “Veterans Day Tribute.” Event Organizer Dave Daggett said the tribute has been a long-standing tradition at the fair for over 16 years, and one he always looks forward to.
Lake Anne jazz festival returns to raise funds for music education
The Mykle Lyons Commemorative Concert and Jazz Festival will return to Lake Anne Plaza in Reston this Saturday (Aug. 31). For its fourth year, the annual celebration of Lyons, a jazz musician and longtime Reston resident who died in 2021, will seek to continue his legacy by raising funds to create a music education initiative for Reston Association.
Alexandria takes another look at trying to fix neglected Duke Street park
A few years after looking for grants to revitalize John Ewald Park (4452 Duke Street), Alexandria is starting to put together plans to fix the somewhat neglected park. The park still sees active use for its open field and basketball court, but few would argue the park is on par with other outdoor recreation areas around the city. In a release, the city said it’s seeking community feedback on recommendations to improve Ewald Park.
North Stafford graduate Joey Slye wins Patriots' kicking job
North Stafford graduate Joey Slye is the new kicker for the New England Patriots. Slye beat out 2023 fourth-round draft pick Chad Ryland for the job. Slye signed with New England May 2. NFL teams have until 4 p.m. Tuesday to get their initial roster down to 53 players. Slye...
Bugs, mold and mildew found in Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak
U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors turned up dozens of violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia now linked to a nationwide recall of deli meats, according to new records released by the department, including mold, mildew and insects repeatedly found throughout the site.Last month, Boar's Head recalled all of the deli meats made at its plant in Jarratt, Virginia, after a listeria outbreak was blamed on products distributed from the site. The outbreak has grown to 57 hospitalizations in 18 states linked to recalled products from the plant. At least nine deaths have now been reported, including two in South Carolina and...
After 140 years, faith-based D.C. nonprofit expands to serve South Arlington families in need
After 140 years of serving D.C.’s most vulnerable residents, a faith-based nonprofit is expanding into Northern Virginia with a new facility in South Arlington. Central Union Mission hosted an open house at its new Mission: NOVA Center yesterday (Tuesday) at 5401 7th Road S., on the property of Greenbrier Baptist Church. Strategically located in a high-poverty, diverse area near Long Branch Nature Center, the facility aims to be a one-stop shop for those in need, offering a wide range of resources to help individuals and families regain stability.
College of Southern Maryland men's soccer starts slow
Through the first two games of its current season, the College of Southern Maryland men’s soccer team is dealing with several injuries and thus far the Hawks have been outscored 19-1 in a pair of setbacks capped by Tuesday’s 6-1 setback to visiting Cecil College in their home opener. CSM (0-2) opened the season with a 13-0 trouncing at CCBC-Essex on Aug. 22, then five days later the Hawks were upended as the Cecil Seahawks scored three goals in the second half despite playing a...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.