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Virginia volunteers continue hurricane relief efforts in Texas
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Danville nonprofit is still helping victims recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. It has been nearly two weeks since volunteers with God’s Pit Crew deployed to Houston, Texas to help with the much-needed relief efforts. “It was only a category one hurricane, but...
Virginia, Beware of Fake Missing Child Posts on Facebook
Have you seen alarming posts about missing children on local Facebook pages? If so, do the police a favor and report them. These types of posts are flooding feeds, and many are scams designed to prey on your sympathies. SCAM ALERT: Beware of Fake "Missing Child" Posts on Facebook. Yesterday...
‘Nobody knows and nobody could know right now’: Political analyst on Vice Presidemt Kamala Harris’ chances of winning Virginia
“The truth is nobody knows and nobody could know right now,” said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, to 8News. “Any polls that come out now should be discarded, because we don’t know who the vice presidential candidate is and people haven’t had a chance to get to know Harris better.”
Seven Middlesex girls vie to reign as queen of 2024 Urbanna Oyster festival
The 2024 Urbanna Oyster Festival queen and little miss spat contestants are busy working on their community service projects this summer. Each queen contestant must volunteer a minimum of 25 hours benefiting Middlesex County. The 67th Urbanna Oyster Festival is set for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2. Keep...
Antioch Baptist Church Appreciation Day slated for Aug. 3 in Saluda
Saturday, Aug. 3, will be celebrated as “Antioch Baptist Church Appreciation Day.” That’s according to the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors, which unanimously voted to issue a special proclamation noting the celebration at its Tuesday, July 9, regular monthly meeting. In conjunction with the celebration, the unveiling...
Jerry Bristow appointed supt. of jail in Saluda
Jerry Bristow has been appointed superintendent of the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center (MPRSC) in Saluda, replacing Tim Doss who retired in June. Bristow has served in many different roles at the jail since his employment began there in 1995. In his 29 years Bristow has served as a jail...
Piankatank River Golf Club anniversary tournament winners announced
Twenty-one teams helped celebrate Piankatank River Golf Club’s 28th year by playing in its anniversary celebration tournament on July 14. Two-person teams competed in 18 holes of captain’s choice. Winners include:. First flight — first, Peyton Lambert and Pierce Lambert (59); second, Derek Poole and Kyle Rowe (59);...
Richmond City Council approves third Planned Parenthood facility, sells land for $10
On Monday July 22, the members of Richmond City Council voted unanimously to allow the sale of the former Brook Hill School, which is located at 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue, to the women’s health organization for $10.
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