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Surry All-Stars win 10U State Championship
BLACK MOUNTAIN — The Surry County 10U All-Star Baseball team captured the Cal Ripken Western NC State Championship on June 29. Surry went 6-0 in the state tournament, which was held June 26-29 at Black Mountain Veterans Park, and outscored opponents 79-20 in the process. The Surry All-Stars are coached by Matt Swift, Ted Creed, Jonathan Wilmoth and Corey Carson. Team members include: Bentley Carson, Bentley Browder, Colton Chilton, Gavin...
Should Newport News Williamsburg airport cut passenger service? What mayors are saying, and aren’t saying
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Cutting commercial air passenger service would likely lead to cost savings for Newport News Williamsburg Airport, a recent study found, but at this point, neither mayor of the cities obligated to pay for any financial losses at the airfield is endorsing the recommendation to outright do so. Instead, Hampton Mayor […]
Ferry to operate at reduced service
Starting July 8, the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Jamestown-Scotland Ferry will operate under a new schedule and reduced service until further notice due to current staffing levels among an industry-wide shortage of certified maritime positions. The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry will continue to run 24 hours per day, seven days a week, transporting motorists for free in […]
William & Mary Field Hockey Bolsters Roster with 2024 Additions
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary head field hockey coach Tess Ellis announced the addition of six student-athletes to the defending CAA Champions roster for the 2024 season. The list includes Davidson graduate transfer defender Ellie Taylor (Richmond, Va./St. Catherine’s/Davidson) and five incoming freshmen in midfielder/forward Alivia Boatwright (Fredericksburg, Va. / Mountain View) , goalkeeper Emma Cari (Emmaus, Pa. / Emmaus) , midfielder/forward Josette DeGour (Haddonfield, N.J. / Bishop Eustace Prep) , defender Darcy Kopsinis (North Chesterfield, Va. / Trinity Episcopal), and midfielder/forward Ava Rossman (Beaverdam, Va. / Patrick Henry). “I’m looking forward to putting this young group of players…
New For 2024 – Exclusive Tribe Touchdown Club Gameday Experience
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary Athletics is excited to offer an exclusive new field-level gameday experience at all six Tribe Football home contests this season at Zable Stadium. Located directly behind the South End Zone (formerly Tailgate Terrace), the Tribe Touchdown Club provides a premier gameday venue for...
4th of July guide: Historic Triangle area fireworks shows and events
From dazzling fireworks displays and live music to a parade and special patriotic programs, there will be plenty of ways to celebrate the 4th of July in and around the Historic Triangle. Here is a guide to fireworks displays and Independence Day events in the area for 2024. Williamsburg. Colonial...
Par-3 Layout Planned at Virginia Resort
The Shoe, designed by Rees Jones, will be a nine-hole golf course at Colonial Williamsburg (Va.) Resorts. The new course’s smaller footprint will make it easier to maintain and more enjoyable for guests seeking a quick round of golf. Construction is set to begin this month, with the course expected to open in the summer of 2025.
With votes certified, is the 5th District Republican primary over?
We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on Tuesday, July 2 certified the results, acknowledging State Sen. John McGuire as the winner with 31,583 votes to incumbent Bob Good with 31,209. “Number one, I want to thank God,” McGuire said in a statement after the […] The post With votes certified, is the 5th District Republican primary over? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Abortion access in Virginia two years post-Dobbs
Whole Woman’s Health President and CEO Amy Hagstrom Miller says the number of Florida-based patients seen at the Alexandria WWH clinic has increased by 600 percent since the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Photo by Amy and Jackson Smith. Support C-VILLE Weekly. C-VILLE Weekly is Charlottesville’s...
New Jersey, Virginia Pair Tried to Illegal Export Aviation Tech to United Arab Emirates
NEWARK, NJ—Two individuals were apprehended on Tuesday morning for their alleged involvement in illegally exporting an aviation device to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced…
Political blame game intensifies after Senate fails to pass VMSDEP-related bill
The political blame game is intensifying after the Virginia Senate failed to reach a consensus on how to repeal recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP).
VA employee files EHR lawsuit, claiming lack of accessibility features
A Department of Veterans Affairs employee is suing the VA over its rollout of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR), over claims the system is inaccessible to employees and veterans with disabilities. The lawsuit claims VA’s new Oracle-Cerner EHR doesn’t work with assistive devices, such as screen readers that allow...
Biden blames foreign travel for debate debacle, says he almost fell asleep on stage
President Biden on Tuesday blamed foreign travel for his poor debate performance, saying that he almost fell asleep on the stage last week. “I wasn’t very smart. I decided to travel around the world a couple of times … shortly before the debate,” he said while talking to donors at a fundraiser in Virginia. “I didn’t…
Executive order aims to improve maternal health in Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum can lead to devastating health outcomes for mothers, including hundreds of deaths every year. It's the reason behind Governor Glenn Youngkin's latest move to improve support for moms, babies, and families across Virginia. On June 26, Youngkin issued Executive Order...
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