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9-Foot Shark Pings Off Virginia Coast To Kick Off Memorial Day
In what appears to be the first of beach season, a shark has pinged off the Virginia coast.According to OCEARCH, a non-profit organization dedicating to researching sharks and other forms of marine life, a 9-foot, 3-inch gal named Anne Bonny "pinged" just off the coast of Virginia Beach around 7:20…
Lynchburg Man Wins Over $150,000 in Virginia Lottery Game
LYNCHBURG, VA – William Blair of Lynchburg struck gold with a Virginia Lottery Print ‘n Play Rolling Jackpot ticket, winning a substantial $154,382 jackpot. Blair purchased the lucky ticket at the Apple Market located at 6002 Boonesboro Road in Lynchburg. Blair, who works in construction, was initially just trying to understand the game when he discovered his winning ticket. “I guess Lady Luck was on my side,” he remarked to Virginia Lottery officials after claiming his prize. As for his plans with the winnings, Mr. Blair intends to use part of his jackpot to repair his vehicle, keeping his plans
‘Illegal’ Baby Alligator Finds New Home in Virginia
LURAY, Va. – Spotsylvania Animal Control, a division of the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office (SSO), recently helped a juvenile reptile find a safe and legal home. According to a May 22, 2024 SSO media release, a baby alligator was recently confiscated from a Spotsylvania residence. Such creatures are not native to Virginia, and personal ownership without proper licensing is illegal throughout the Commonwealth.
Natural Bridge Zoo to reopen Memorial Day weekend under new ownership
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Natural Bridge Zoo has announced that it is now under new ownership and is getting ready to open its doors. On May 23, the Natural Bridge Zoo announced on social media that it will open for the 2024 season on May 25, over the Memorial Day weekend. This comes […]
Virginia children should know the danger in touching a deer
The Virginia Department of Wildlife answers many questions about deer in the state on its website. The white tail deer is most prominent in the Commonwealth. They are beautiful to look at, but children need to know they are unpredictable wild animals that may cause harm.
Memorial Day's best and worst travel times by car for Virginians
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer. It has always been a great opportunity for people to take a long road trip. About 38.4 million travelers nationwide plan to take off in their cars, the highest number for the holiday since AAA began tracking Memorial Day travel in 2000.
Orlando Truck Driver Returns to Virginia to Claim $700 Lottery Jackpot
WARRENTON, VA – Lamar Howard, an Orlando-based truck driver, recently won $700 in the Virginia Lottery’s Pick 3 game during a stop at Love’s Travel Stop on 5021 Lee Highway, just outside Warrenton. The win came on the night of April 29, where the winning numbers were 8-4-5. Howard, known for his generous spirit, was helping another trucker at the time of his ticket purchase, an act of kindness he says is typical for him. His good deed was seemingly repaid when he matched the winning combination in that evening’s draw. Upon returning to Virginia to claim his prize, Howard
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