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PM Hall Of Fame To Induct Six
The Parry McCluer High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct six new members on Saturday, Oct. 5. The inductees are Dr. Tom Hedrick, Monica Keiser (1980), Steve Coleman (Class of 1967), Eric Wheeler (1988), Chris Wheeler (1988) and Rad Patterson (1984). The 11th class is very unique in several...
NPS seeks bids to provide lodging, food and beverage, retail, campground operations in Shenandoah National Park
LURAY, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a 15-year concession contract opportunity to operate lodging, food and beverage sales, retail, grocery, camper services (firewood, showers, and laundry), automobile services (fuel), stable operations and four campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park. This includes all commercial operations at Big Meadows, Skyland, Elkwallow, Lewis Mountain and Loft Mountain developed areas. The new contract is expected to begin January 1, 2026. The deadline for proposals is Thursday, November 7, 2024.
American moms feel like Kamala Harris "gets" them
When Judy Schramm, a mother of five who lives in Fairfax, Virginia, heard Vice President Kamala Harris was running for president, she felt “so excited.”. “I wasn't expecting to be,” Schramm said. “I have been feeling so down over the past few years seeing the country sliding backward and watching women lose one right after another.”
Private correctional center now operated by Virginia Department of Corrections
The only privately-operated state prison has now changed hands and is in the control of the Virginia Department of Corrections. Lawrenceville Correctional Center opened in 1998. The current contract expired Aug. 1. “Today marks a new day at Lawrenceville Correctional Center,” said VDOC Director Chad Dotson. “Our Department is excited...
Cruise the Potomac River in a Bugatti or Mercedes — the Jet Ski version
Summer travel traffic is a drag. If only there was some other way to get around …. In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax left the commute behind to drive top-of-the-line sports cars on the open water in Virginia!. Join Matt as he...
Virginia Weather Alert: Intense Heat and Thunderstorms Predicted for I-95 Corridor
Richmond, VA – A heat advisory is in effect today for the I-95 corridor, excluding the Maryland beaches and Outer Banks Currituck. The National Weather Service in Wakefield issued the advisory early this morning, warning residents of potentially dangerous heat and humidity levels. According to the National Weather Service,...
Long, Ness collect VaSID major awards; three Generals pick up All-State citations
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) announced the 2024 All-State Women's Tennis teams and award winners on Wednesday, and Washington and Lee headlined with two major award winners. Rising junior Lauren Long was named the Player of the Year, while head coach Erin Ness earned...