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Gone Shrimpin’: MD, VA Shrimp Harvests Return for 2024 Season
In the movie Forrest Gump, Alabama native Bubba proclaims, “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea.” Indeed, the south has long been known for its shrimp harvests, but the Chesapeake Bay? Not so much. In recent years, that’s been changing. Shrimp appear to be more abundant further north...
Generals Wrestling Pins Down Three Spots on All-State Team
LEXINGTON, Va. - Washington and Lee University had three student-athletes named to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) All-State College Division Wrestling Team on Friday. Evan Lindner, Nic Zamaloff, and John Santowski each earned honors for the first time. Evan Lindner, competing in the 149-pound weight class for the 2023-24...
Area hospitals on top of security requirements
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - New state-mandated security requirements at hospital emergency rooms are no worry to Charlottesville-area healthcare providers. According to a state law that took effect at the beginning of July, Virginia emergency rooms must have round-the-clock security or police presence. The law also requires emergency departments, or ED’s...
62-year-old man killed in tractor rollover in Callaway
According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, a man was killed on July 20, 2024 when a tractor rolled on to him. Deputies responded at 8:23 p.m. to Magnolia Lane in Callaway where a tractor had overturned and killed Robert "Rob" Prom, aged 62, according the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
Many teachers will feel a pinch with this year’s paychecks
This story first appeared in Ann Doss Helms' weekly education newsletter. Sign up here to get it to your inbox first. When I was talking to Providence High English teacher Nicole Jenkins about changes in stipends for extra duties, I asked about another change in compensation: The expiration of federal COVID-19 aid.
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...
Chesapeake Woman Wins $180K With 6 Virginia Lottery Tickets
The woman's strategic play of identical winning numbers across multiple Virginia Lottery tickets resulted in a substantial $180,000 payout. A Chesapeake resident struck gold with the Virginia Lottery when she purchased six tickets for the Pick 5 game, all bearing identical winning numbers for the June 5 draw. Latoya Burke’s...
‘Shocked’: Mebane community mourns loss of retired firefighter after accident outside home
MEBANE, N.C. (WGHP) — The Mebane community is mourning the loss of a retired firefighter who was killed in an accident outside his home. “The city has lost something big,” said Captain Troy Shaw, who worked with John Schultz for more than 20 years. Schultz served the Mebane community for decades as a firefighter and […]
Yadkin County man charged with indecent liberties, sheriff’s office says
YADKIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Yadkin County man is facing child sex crime charges, according to the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office. On June 18, deputies got a report of sexual offenses involving a child. An investigation was launched and Hurley “Duane” Clonch, 54, of East Bend, was charged with five counts of indecent liberties […]
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