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Pinpoint Weather: Milder and drier midweek
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A cold front will pass through Southwest and Central Virginia on Wednesday. Drier air will build in for the middle of the week. Patchy fog and drizzle may impact the Wednesday morning commute. Otherwise, a mix of sun and clouds will be over the region with afternoon temperatures reaching the mild […]
CODI Alert now set up for law enforcement in Charlotte County
If a child goes missing in Lunenburg County, up until now Virginia State Police couldn’t issue an alert unless he or she had been abducted. That’s changing, thanks to a bill supported by Del. Tommy Wright, one that passed in the 2024 General Assembly. The Critical Operation for a Disappeared Child Initiative, aka the CODI […] The post CODI Alert now set up for law enforcement in Charlotte County appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Students honor Virginia teacher killed during Hurricane Helene and more headlines
• “Students honor Virginia teacher killed during Hurricane Helene.” — 6News • “Former House delegate does not get bond revoked, trial to come.” — The News & Advance • “Mysterious gravestone in Virginia reveals 400-year-old secrets: archaeologists.” — Fox News • “McGuire rides Trump bus through rural areas, encourages early voting.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • […]
DC cracks down on dangerous drivers from Maryland and Virginia with new enforcement rules
Last year, 45 pedestrians were killed by drivers in Washington, D.C. — a 16-year high. Now, city leadership is looking to reduce the number of pedestrians killed to zero through legislation awaiting Mayor Muriel Bowser’s signature and Congressional approval. Initiatives in the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility Act, which include allowing the attorney general […]
Severe Thunderstorms & Possible Tornadic Activity Developing Across Parts of Virginia
Heavy Showers & Thunderstorms Across Parts of West Virginia and North Carolina. Good afternoon everyone. As forecasted, we are still dealing with a lot of instability and leftover tropical energy from the events late last week. Scattered popcorn-like tropical showers and thunderstorms are developing with the help of daytime heating, and some shear in the atmosphere is helping things develop further.
Virginia medical examiner testifies in trial of former hospital worker charged in Irvo Otieno’s death
Day two of the trial of Wavie Jones, who is charged in connection with the 2023 death of Irvo Otieno, began with defense attorneys attempting to have Irvo Otieno’s mother, Caroline Ouko, removed from the courtroom. Attorneys argued that Ouko’s crying in the courtroom was disruptive and that she...
Virginia doctor heads to North Carolina to aid in Helene recovery efforts
The recovery efforts for hurricane Helene continue. One of the Commonwealth's former leading health officials is heading straight to the destruction to help those most impacted by the storm. Since it touched down on Thursday Sept. 26, hurricane Helene has laid a deadly path throughout the southeast region.
Pharmacist shortage impacts Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. — Well over 2,000 pharmacies nationwide shut their doors this year, putting pressure on local pharmacists to help fill the gap. Those independent pharmacists say the closures put about 23,000 people out of work statewide. Dr. Anna Peoples, owner of Peoples Pharmacy, says, “In Virginia, 23 chains...
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