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2 California men arrested in Virginia in connection to thefts at high-end stores across 7 states
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives said they arrested two men in Tysons who are part of a high-end retail theft ring operating in states across the country. In a news conference on Aug. 15, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said the group, known as the “Airpod Crew,” is responsible for hitting […]
Myers eyes third major limited sportsman win at South Boston Speedway, Kenny Meadows Memorial Race set for August 17
Jason Myers has won two of South Boston Speedway’s longest and richest Limited Sportsman Division races during his racing career. The Hurt, Virginia resident is hoping to add another major win in the 50-lap Kenny Meadows Limited Sportsman Memorial Feature Race that will headline the Sentara Health Race Night partnering with God’s Pit Crew event on Saturday night, August 17 at South Boston Speedway.
Carroll allots $3.5 million for new pool construction
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors has voted to move forward with the construction of a new swimming pool at a cost not to exceed $3.5 million. Carroll Supervisors initially voted on Sept. 11, 2023 to issue a Request For Proposals for an engineer to design a new swimming pool, two new baseball fields, a basketball court and two pickleball courts at the Carroll County Recreation Park in Hillsville. Carroll County voted 5-1 on August 5 to move forward with construction of a new swimming...
Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline and HCA LewisGale Presents the Mental Health Summit for Girls
Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council is happy to announce the 2024 Operation H.E.R: Strong Minds, Strong Girls Mental Health Summit; created by Girl Scouts and presented by LewisGale Regional Health System HCA Virginia. This is an opportunity for girls and adults to come together to learn more about mental health wellness from experts in the field while being in a fun, supportive, and uplifting environment where attendees can share their experiences, learn coping strategies, and build resilience. This summit is FREE and open to both Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts in 4th-12th grades as well as adults who have kids or work with kids in this age-range.
Divinity professors continue vocational calling on Summer Break by serving at youth camps
While Liberty University’s faculty spends a large portion of the school year instructing students in the classroom, Summer Break has provided some professors in the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity the opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth at Christian summer camps. Dr. Keith Oglesby, director of...
New UVA Health clinic open in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Healthcare is expanding in the Hill City with a new clinic. UVA Health opened its asthma, allergy, and immunology clinic in Lynchburg on Wednesday. It's inside UVA Health Nephrology at 103 Clifton Street. Dr. Timothy Kyin said this will provide more options for people struggling...
Women in Wakeboarding: Smith Mountain Lake wakeboarders seek 2024 world title
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Olympics may be over, but two wakeboarders from Smith Mountain Lake are preparing to take on a world title of their own in Australia. Ashley Kazmer and Joy Manning have made their names known in the wakeboard world and continue to show what women can accomplish in the sport.
Hot and Humid Saturday and tracking thunderstorm chances this weekend
ROANOKE, Va. – Temperatures Saturday will top out near 90 in many spots, so take it easy outside as heat indexes will be even higher today. Here are the forecast highs for the region. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has most of the area under a level 1 risk...
Kaine Campaign Statement On Hung Cao Agreeing to Debate
On August 14, 2024, Michael Beyer, Communications Director for Kaine for Virginia, released a statement about 2024 Virginia Senate Republican Candidate Hung Cao agreeing to debate. The statement goes as follows:. “It’s great that the debate will be held in Norfolk because it will provide Cao with the perfect opportunity...
Wet weekend begins with heat and humidity climbing back up
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The weekend ahead will be a little on the busy side, with a few days for rain chances. Friday brings our best chance for rain, with showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. It looks like most of the first half of the day is dry, but rain moves into the NRV and Blue Ridge by midday. Central Virginia and Southside sees it a little later, but we're going to see less intense rain.
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