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1,900 Virginians take advantage of tax credit to encourage safe firearm storage
New data from the Virginia Department of Taxation shows that, during tax year 2023, 1,905 Virginians took advantage of a new tax credit designed to help offset the cost of life-saving gun storage devices like gun safes, gun locks and more.
Va. education board adopts new school accreditation regulations
After a years-long input process, the Virginia Board of Education approved its newly designed Standards of Accreditation regulations on Thursday. These regulations simplify how schools are rated and allow the state to separate accountability from accreditation. A final vote on the accountability system is expected at next month’s board meeting. The accountability system includes Virginia’s […]
Gold, Light Blue, Royal Blue win senior softball crowns
Below are final regular-season standings and rosters of the championship teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring and summer season. Games in the three conferences were played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. Playoffs follow the regular season. The three conference regular-season champions were the...
‘Act of God:’ Family of Virginia teen killed in Myrtle Beach hopeful for arrest
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Less than an hour before his life ended overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Jakolbi Taylor and several of his friends cut a brief TikTok video, dancing in sync and laughing. The 16-year-old scored 43 points for the Virginia Warriors during an AAU basketball tournament game earlier in the day — another […]
Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection
The City of Suffolk has announced that it has detected West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected in the listed areas and neighborhoods: Lake Kennedy Estates, Williamstown, Kingsboro Heights, Beamon’s Mill, Hobson Area and Nansemond Shores. Likewise, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Veterinary Service has detected Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) […] The post Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Loved ones ask community to help find killer in Norfolk unsolved double murder
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Violence in Calvert Square on the afternoon of June 20 put the lives of the entire community and police at risk. At the time, Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot said his officers were in the area patrolling about a block away when they heard 10 gunshots coming from East Olney Road.
Texas Roadhouse set to open in EC on Sept. 9
The long-awaited opening of Elizabeth City's first steakhouse restaurant in years is now only weeks away. The Texas Roadhouse at 3720 Patrick Way is set to open Sept. 9, according to Kelsie Parker, the restaurant's managing partner. “For weeks, I’ve been telling our people we are going to open in September and now we’re really just a few weeks away from opening day," Parker said Friday. ...
Whistleblower case leads to policy changes at Maersk
(NORFOLK, Va.) — As part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor, Maersk Line Ltd. – one of the world’s largest marine cargo services providers – will change its safety reporting policies and compensate a mariner whose employment was terminated after they reported safety concerns to the U.S. Coast Guard without first notifying their employer.
New public notice law will delay permit approvals, Smithfield says
Town officials in Smithfield say a change in Virginia’s public notice laws will lengthen the approval process for rezoning applications and other permits that require votes by the town’s Planning Commission and Town Council. State law has for decades required local governments to solicit public input ahead of adopting any new ordinance or amendment, including […]
Free backpacks to be handed out at over 25 Verizon stores in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. — If you're near a Verizon Wireless retail stores on Sunday, you can stop by to get yourself or your student a free backpack. Round Room, LLC is giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks for its 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway event. The organization aims to relieve some of the back-to-school financial burden that can be put on some families, especially with backpacks typically being a higher-ticket item.
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