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Recalled gummies contained illegal controlled substance, testing finds
People eating some of the now-recalled Diamond Shruumz brand candies may also have been getting a dose of an illegal substance from magic mushrooms, testing by a Virginia poison control center has confirmed.The Blue Ridge Poison Center at the University of Virginia says they found psilocin among the undisclosed substances mixed into Diamond Shruumz gummies. Psilocin, like the hallucinogenic psilocybin found in some kinds of mushrooms, is a schedule I controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration."You can't look at these labels and say, 'Oh I know what's in here, I know how to treat this,' or if I'm a consumer,...
Trump cements lead over Biden in Virginia
Former President Donald Trump has solidified his lead in Virginia, with a second poll in three days out Thursday showing him up over President Joe Biden. The new Emerson College Polling-Hill survey has Trump at 45% and Biden at 43%. It follows a Virginia Commonwealth University survey earlier this week that gave Trump a lead […]
Global Microsoft IT issues impact on Roanoke services
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — In the early morning of July 19, a global Microsoft IT issue affected flights at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and computer systems for several other Roanoke area services. WFXR News is working to learn the full extent of the outage. Companies including, Carilion Clinic, Centra, the...
Four juveniles charged in connection with Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A juvenile faces several charges connected to a shooting Wednesday in Roanoke. The minor is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felon, one count of stolen property, and possession of a firearm by a minor.
Radford City & Radford University Are Hosting Inaugural Community Fest
The City of Radford and Radford University are happy to announce the inaugural Radford Community Fest, set to take place on August 24, 2024. This exciting event will be held on East Main Street in Radford, spanning from Third Avenue to Tyler Avenue, from 11 AM to 7 PM. The...
VIDEO: EA Sports Found A Genius Way To Use ‘Enter Sandman’ For Virginia Tech’s Entrance Without Having To Pay Metallica A Single Cent
After an 11-year hiatus, EA Sports is back with College Football 25 for this season. For the first time since 2013, there’s a college football video game for the masses to enjoy, and fans have noticed many things about the new game. EA Sports College Football 25 granted fans...
Charlotte County registrar budget, staff changed by supervisors
The problem was two-fold for the Charlotte County registrar. First, one of the office’s current part-time employees had already left for another job and the other will be departing as of July 19. The second problem is that nobody has been interested in taking the positions, as long as they remain part-time. “I have talked […] The post Charlotte County registrar budget, staff changed by supervisors appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Isra El-beshir Named to the Board of Directors for the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries
Isra El-beshir, director of art museums and galleries at Washington and Lee University, was recently selected as an at-large member of the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) Board of Directors. At-large board members are crucial to the organization in several ways, helping to strengthen the organization among its...
Severe Drought Impacts Albemarle, Greene, Madison; Extreme Conditions in Augusta
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of Tuesday, 37% of Virginia is experiencing severe drought, with 11% in extreme drought. Albemarle, Greene, and Madison counties are among those in severe drought. Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Page, Warren, and Frederick counties are facing extreme drought conditions. While recent rain showers have provided some relief, meteorologists indicate that significant improvements are still needed to overcome the drought situation. The prolonged dry spell has raised concerns about water supply and agricultural impacts across the Commonwealth.
Men’s basketball to face pair of SoCon foes
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Atlantic Sun and the Southern Conference today announced a 20-game scheduling alliance for this upcoming season. Bellarmine will be featured twice in the fray, as they host VMI on November 9 and travel to Western Carolina on December 4. VMI will be a first-time opponent for the Knights, while they lost their only previous tilt with WCU 86-80 in a Christmas Day contest at the Quincy Holiday Tournament during the 1966-67 season. VMI went 4-28 last season and did not win a game away from Cameron Hall. The Cadets defeated just one Division I opponent, The...
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