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Virginia governor pushing for accountability after gas line break in Forest neighborhood
FOREST, Va. (WSET) — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is responding to recent incidents in the Lake Vista neighborhood after contractors hit a gas line and caused a water main break in late July. On July 24, a subcontractor with Comcast hit a water main while installing fiber optic cable...
Target 7: Roanoke nonprofit aims to help maternity care health crisis
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A growing concern across Southwest Virginia is the lack of maternity care resources and professionals. One group is trying to fight the issue by making it easier for moms to have some of that care at home. A Roanoke-based nonprofit, Huddle Up Moms, recently launched a...
Virginia expands EnChroma viewfinders to all 43 state parks, leading nation in colorblind inclusivity
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Conservation (DCR) has announced they are expanding their EnChroma viewfinders to 43 state parks, making Virginia the national leader for inclusivity for colorblind guests. On June 28, 2023, the first EnChroma viewfinder was installed at the Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, Va. Ethan Howes, Chief Ranger […]
Drought Watch Issued: Voluntary Water Conservation Urged Across NoVA, DMV
This summer’s record-breaking temperatures have resulted in a drought in the Potomac River Basin. People across NoVA and the rest of the metropolitan Washington area are being asked to cut down on how much water they use. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments issued a drought watch on Monday.
2024 Local Heroes Series Features Statewide First Responders
DMV Campaign Aims to Convince Virginians to Buckle Up, Slow Down and Drive Sober RICHMOND – Before the first dispatch to the scene. Before the fire trucks and the ambulances and the CPR. Before the rush through the ER doors. Before an officer delivers the news no family wants to hear. There are decisions to […] The post 2024 Local Heroes Series Features Statewide First Responders appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Insurance tips for students heading to college from Virginia SCC
“Protect yourself and your family financially by ensuring your student has the insurance coverage they need for their health, auto, living space and belongings before they leave for college,” said Virginia Insurance Commissioner Scott A. White. “Make sure they understand their coverage and how to file a claim, if needed.”
Teen Busted With Weapon Reported Stolen In Virginia Charged As Adult: St. Mary's County Sheriff
On Sunday, July 28, a sheriff's deputy on patrol stopped the teen driver in a Ford F-150 for reported equipment violations in Lexington Park, and while approaching the truck, found a firearm leaning against the passenger's left leg, prompting an investigation. The driver and passenger - who have not been...
Virginia free clinics hope for funding boost from the state
Jobs come and go, but free health clinics have been something Florence Roane-Bell could always count on. The lifelong Richmond resident has tapped into the Health Brigade — formerly known as the Fan Free Clinic — when she needed it. It was there that she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (after previous doctors ignored her pain, […]