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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...
Sales tax holidays coming up for both Virginias
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Residents of both Virginias are gearing up for a weekend of sales tax-free shopping thanks to the annual sales tax holidays. The sales tax holidays are weekends when certain items are able to be purchased without a sales tax on them. In West Virginia, eligible items include clothing, school supplies, and certain […]