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Va. voter registration increased 35% since Harris became likely nominee and more state headlines
• “Groups ask EPA to act after state allows Hopewell chemical plant to withhold emissions data.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading the ticket.”—WRIC • “Virginia 11-year-old arrested on charges of threatening to bomb, shoot up Florida schools over 20 times.”—Axios • “Former Virginia EMS employee pleads […]
Bath County Public Schools sets agenda for August 6 meeting
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Closed Meeting at 5:00 PM.Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM.School Administration Building OPENING OF CLOSED MEETING A. Call Closed Meeting to Order B. Convene into Closed Meeting C. Return to Open Meeting and Certification of Closed Meeting OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING A. Call Public Meeting to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment […] The post Bath County Public Schools sets agenda for August 6 meeting appeared first on The Virginian Review.
‘Disappointed’: Black students suing Shenandoah school board for restoring Confederate names
After a Virginia school district made headlines around the world for rebranding two schools with Confederate leaders’ names, two rising seniors at one of the schools are leading community opposition to that decision. The two said they were “disappointed” after the school system voted to rebrand schools with Confederate names on May 10, four years after […]
Mastodon bones unearthed at Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel construction site
NORFOLK — Thousands of years ago, Hampton Roads was rife with bizarre, enormous creatures. Saber-toothed cats, giant beavers, ground sloths and mastodons roamed the area, according to Alec Zaborniak, non-live collections manager with the Virginia Living Museum. Now, the remains of a humongous ice age animal have been found near a spot that thousands of motorists drive past every day. Workers ...
Supervisors declare Augusta drought emergency, new WARM executive director: THE DIGEST
Augusta supervisors declare drought emergency VERONA – The Augusta County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency over the ongoing drought during its July 24 meeting. “There continue to be extremely dry conditions coupled with high temperatures throughout Augusta County, Virginia, which have caused widespread agricultural issues and have the potential to affect private...
New steakhouse opening this fall in downtown Staunton
STAUNTON — The owners of Harrisonburg’s Local Chop and Grill House had been looking in the area for expansion locations. The locally sourced steakhouse found a spot in Luray last year, opening the Chop House Bistro. Then they turned their attention further south toward Staunton. “We had seen the Aioli building, but...
Black students suing Shenandoah school board for restoring Confederate names; more …
From elsewhere: Sewage overflow into James River already triple 2023 total. Workers' comp rates need to decline, SCC is told. Roanoke police train in gang violence intervention as juvenile crime spikes. The post Black students suing Shenandoah school board for restoring Confederate names; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Partly cloudy tonight, hot Wednesday
Overnight: partly cloudy with a thunderstorm in spots; humid. Low 66. Winds southwest 4-8 mph. Wednesday: clouds giving way to some sun with a thunderstorm in spots; hot. Smoke from distant. wildfires will enhance the sunset. High 95. Winds west-southwest 4-8 mph. Wednesday night: mostly cloudy and humid. Low 68....
A Nearly $3 Billion Shortfall in VA Benefits Is Looming. The Senate Has Proposed a Fix, But Time Is Running Out.
Seeking to avoid a disruption in veterans benefits payments later this year, a bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill to fix a nearly $3 billion shortfall for disability and education benefits the Department of Veterans Affairs expects to face by October.
License Renewal for Seniors in Virginia: What You Need to Know
Renewing a driver’s license can be a straightforward process for many, but for seniors, it often involves additional considerations. In Virginia, like in many other states, the renewal process for seniors has specific requirements and procedures to ensure that older drivers remain safe on the road. This article provides a detailed guide on what seniors […]
Hearing continued for Rockingham County man charged with Waynesboro shooting
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Rockingham County man who was charged in connection with a shooting in Waynesboro over Memorial Day weekend will have to wait a little longer before his case moves forward. The attorney hearing for Dustin Allen Dove, of McGaheysville, was set for Tuesday...
Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief — July 26, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, July 26: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle 3.00 to 11.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales uneven, ranging 6.00 lower to 14.00 higher. Slaughter cows uneven, ranging 4.00 lower to 8.00 higher. Wheat .03 higher. Corn .15 to .25 higher, new […] The post Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief — July 26, 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Friends of Staunton Library to fund grounds renovation from Kiessling estate gift
The Friends of the Staunton Library, as humble recipients of an estate gift from former board member Julia Kiessling, will conduct a renovation of the library grounds. Kiessling designated the Friends of the Staunton Library as a beneficiary of her estate and bequeathed more than $500,000 to the organization upon her death in 2022. She served on the Friends of the Staunton Library Board from 2018 to 2019 and was the newsletter editor during her term.
Tobacco Commission launches housing effort
(Richmond) — The Tobacco Commission is kicking off a program to help with the housing crunch in the region. They’re working with state agencies to launch the Economic Development Workforce Housing Incentive Pilot Program. They’re committing two million dollars to the effort. The goal is to incentivize localities and employers to develop affordable housing...