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Albemarle, Greene, and Madison among 15 Virginia counties primarily receiving USDA drought designations
WASHINGTON, DC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Fifteen Virginia counties — including Albemarle, Augusta, Greene and Madison — have received primary natural disaster designations from the USDA due to the recent drought. This as we stand to go back into the extremely hot, dry weather pattern that began July from which we’ve gotten a break from in the past couple of weeks. This also means counties bordering these — such as Buckingham, Fluvanna, Orange, Louisa, Nelson, and Culpeper — are also eligible for FSA emergency loans.
Motorcyclist from Crimora Dies in Route 340 Crash North of Waynesboro
DOOMS, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Augusta County north of Waynesboro. According to State Police, a 1994 Ford F450 was traveling north on Route 340, less than a mile north of Dooms Crossing Road, around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday when it veered into the southbound lane and collided head-on with a 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator SE.
VSP identify motorcyclist killed in head-on crash in Augusta County
DOOMS — Virginia State Police have identified a motorcyclist who was killed Tuesday morning in Augusta County following a head-on collision with a truck. Police said a Crimora man was on a 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator motorcycle and heading south on U.S. 340 at about 6:30 a.m. when a 1994 Ford F-450 coming from the opposite direction drifted into his lane and struck him head-on, according to Sgt. S. Gregory of the Virginia State Police. ...
Stores offering cannabis are proliferating in S.W.Va., almost a year after a series of raids across the region
Bristol alone has at least nine cannabis-related stores — even though in Virginia, it's legal to possess cannabis but not to sell it. The post Stores offering cannabis are proliferating in S.W.Va., almost a year after a series of raids across the region appeared first on Cardinal News.
Wyatt Coffey Claims 2024 Summer Shootout Bandolero Bandit Championship
Wyatt Coffey’s spectacular summer just keeps getting better. On Tuesday evening at Charlotte Motor Speedway during the finale of the annual Summer Shootout series, Coffey claimed the Bandolero Bandits championship with a thrilling drive to his eighth victory of the series. It is the first Summer Shootout championship for...
Washburn Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar
NORMAN, Okla.- Bridgewater College men's golf's Brandon Washburn has been named a Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced last week. Washburn is one of 209 Division III golfers to earn the award across 81 different schools. In order to qualify, a student-athlete must be...
Local student shines in Virginia Space Coast Scholars Program
Nelson VA – The Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) program proudly announces that local high school student Kathryn “Kate” Griffin has successfully completed the rigorous online course and ranked in the top percentage of participants invited to attend the prestigious Virginia Space Coast Scholars Summer Academy at NASA Wallops Flight Facility this summer.
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...
Distribution Update: Automotive Parts Services Group
This special series gives leaders from the major distribution groups and trade associations an opportunity to reflect on the most critical issues affecting the automotive aftermarket, their outlook for the second half of the year, trends they see impacting the aftermarket, and more. Today, we feature Larry Pavey, chief executive...
JMU Valley Scholars: Ten Years of Collaborating for College Success
The James Madison University Valley Scholars Program began in 2014, when President Jonathan Alger saw a “need for access and opportunities in higher education” for students “who came from underprivileged economic backgrounds, and who would be first-generation students to go to college, to be able to have that dream.” (“First Valley Scholars Cohort Graduates from JMU,” by Ashlyn Campbell, Daily News Record, 6.21.23, page A1. President Alger had helped start a similar program at Rutgers University before coming to JMU.
Augusta County Sheriff pleads for help identifying shooter in road-rage incident
No suspect has been identified in the road-rage shooting that occurred on July 24 in Augusta County. The incident occurred in Greenville near the Loves Truck Stop. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office has requested additional local and State Police agencies provide assistance in the investigation. Due to the seriousness...
Southwest Virginia schools to hold meeting on cellphone policy changes
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently signed an executive order limiting or banning the use of cellphones in schools. For a smooth transition to the new rules, Southwest Virginia school districts plan to gather for a listening session. We have a great track record of collaboration...
9-year-old builds popcorn empire in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — A young entrepreneur in Virginia is helping us get uplifted!. Kai Walker is a 5th grader, and at just 9 years old, he's the founder and owner of KaiBear's Popcorn. He says he got the name from a nickname his grandma used to call him. As...
Bath County Sheriff’s Office Weekly News Release – July 21, 2024 through July 27, 2024
Bath County Sheriff’s OfficeWeekly News Release Sunday, July 21, 2024 through Saturday, July 27, 2024 Sunday, July 21 Deputy Miller assisted Hot Springs Rescue Squad with a call on Sam Snead Highway near Tinkertown Road. Deputy Colaw checked on a suspicious vehicle parked behind Millboro Elementary School. Deputy Miller and Deputy Colaw checked on a […] The post Bath County Sheriff’s Office Weekly News Release – July 21, 2024 through July 27, 2024 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
JMU Football 2025 Recruiting Class Tracker
For the JMU recruiting junkies out there, we’ll track JMU football’s 2025 recruiting class as it takes shape under head coach Bob Chesney. We’ll provide live updates as the class takes shape, which includes interviews with some of the commits. Be sure to follow @DukesRecruits on Twitter...
Luray resident named deputy superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks
Tinney managed concessions at Shenandoah National Park before becoming chief of commercial services for Capital region, and acting superintendent at Big Bend. WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30 — Superintendent Jeff Reinbold has announced that Chad Tinney [of Luray] will be the next deputy superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks. Tinney is currently chief of commercial services for the National Park Service’s National Capital Region in Washington. He will assume his new role on the National Mall on August 11.
Virginia Humanities grants Virginia Beach nonprofit $1500
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Humanities announced $43K in grants and scholarships to nonprofits in 13 Virginia cities, including one in Virginia Beach. Cities with orgs receiving grants: The Aware ‘24 With an Open Heart at Virginia Beach Art Center is expected to receive around $1500. It is a series of events to be held […]