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Add These 15 August Events to Your Summer Plans
Listen to electric live music, watch Broadway shows, and visit seasonal festivals throughout August. The fun never stops this summer with dazzling performances and activities for everyone to enjoy. Experience unforgettable concerts, timeless musicals and plays, and family-friendly festivals across Northern Virginia this August. Frédéric Yonnet. August 1.
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating Greenville shooting
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the shooting that took place last week in Greenville. In a release, Sheriff Donald Smith said that due to the seriousness of the injuries sustained by the victim, the Sheriff’s Office is continuing to devote an enormous amount of time and resources to identify the other party of the road rage incident.
Delmis Clayton Watson – Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On September 2, 1969 First Class Watson was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served with honor in the United States Army. He is remembered by the people of Virginia. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect and equality for all. Vietnam War –US Army Birthdate: February 1, […] The post Delmis Clayton Watson – Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia appeared first on The Virginian Review.
New roller coaster coming to Kings Dominion and more Virginia headlines
• “N.Va. housing costs drive exodus to Richmond area, out of state.”— Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Fairfax to nullify votes, redo public hearings after error over notices.”— Washington Post • “Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats ties to listeria outbreak.”— Associated Press • “World’s ‘tallest and longest’ launched winged coaster […]
What should Virginia’s FOIA council prioritize? Depends who you ask.
At a meeting of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act Advisory Council last month, the panel’s chairman held a brainstorming session on pressing FOIA issues. Two dramatically different viewpoints emerged in the responses, highlighting the challenges of changing Virginia’s spotty transparency laws to better balance the public’s right to know with governments’ ability to function. […]
HPD seeking information about Target suspects
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying 3 individuals who are believed to have been involved in an incident at Target. In a social media post, HPD says they are looking for more information about 3 suspects who are...
Invasive Species Removed From Jordans Point
The City of Lexington’s Department of Public Works partnered with Honorable Tree Service to clear invasive species from the bank along Wood’s Creek in Jordan’s Point Park earlier this month, exposing the stone wall that runs along the creek. With the exception of one Weeping Cherry tree, the remaining plants in the area are all native trees.
'A dream come true': The Yard at 5th set to open August 30 in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Yard at 5th, located at 801 Federal Street, is set to open on August 30 at 11:00 a.m. William Patterson, his wife LaRhonda Cashwell, and Patterson's partner Meekoo Kelliher's family own the restaurant and can't want to bring folks together. They can't wait for...
Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here’s How Some States Are Tackling the Industry’s Impact.
As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.
How I walked into 2 stores in Southwest Virginia and bought marijuana over the counter
We had the samples tested at a lab and they all tested well over the legal limit for THC, the active ingredient that produces the "buzz." The post How I walked into 2 stores in Southwest Virginia and bought marijuana over the counter appeared first on Cardinal News.