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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.
Staunton puppet show adapts Edgar Allan Poe short story
STAUNTON — When Davey White first read Edgar Allan Poe’s short story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," the two main characters — the narrator and C. Auguste Dupin — inspired him to create a play. White is a playwright and performer who taught at Temple and Rowan universities before he and...
On National Poll Worker Recruitment day, localities search for election volunteers
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - With less than 100 days until election day, registrars across the nation are searching for poll workers. The 2024 presidential election has garnered plenty of attention. Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden were initially set to face one another, mirroring the 2020 election, but Biden dropped out of the race in late July.
Hot with clouds and sunshine today
Today: hot and humid with clouds and sunshine; a thunderstorm in spots this afternoon. High 91. Accuweather Real Feel temperature 100. Winds west 4-8 mph. Tonight: partly cloudy and humid. Low 69. Winds northwest 3-6 mph. Tomorrow: times of clouds and sun with a couple of showers and thunderstorms, heaviest...
VIDEO: Habitat home in Greene ready for occupancy
“Thank you for this new home, for the shelter it will provide, for the moments of life that will be shared within it, for the family that will live here,” Chaplin Steve Walls Mathis said opening a prayer blessing of the new Habitat for Humanity home fronting Business 33 in Stanardsville, Friday evening.