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Williamsburg astronaut Zena Cardman meets virtually with Sen. Warner ahead of launch
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner of Virginia met virtually last week with NASA Astronaut and Williamsburg native Zena Cardman ahead of her launch to the International Space Station in August. As Crew-9 Commander, Cardman, 36, will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida and...
Target Temporarily Evacuated During Sheriff's Investigation In St. Mary's County (DEVELOPING)
A Target location in St. Mary's County was temporarily evacuated on Wednesday afternoon while the sheriff's office conducted an investigation in the area.An alert was issued at 1:15 p.m. on July 31 cautioning that deputies were at the scene at Target in the First Colony Shopping Center in Californi…
Prince George’s County opens first 24-hour mental health care center
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Prince George’s County opened its first 24/7 mental health care center on Monday with the goal of providing critical mental health care access. It’s the first of its kind in the state of Maryland. The Dyer Care Center (DCC), located at 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton, is the […]
Mexican cartel stopped in West Virginia, allegedly trafficking fentanyl and cocaine out of auto shop
United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced charges against individuals who were operating a large-scale fentanyl and cocaine trafficking operation out of an autobody shop in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The group is alleged to have imported significant amounts of drugs from Puerto Rico through the U.S. Postal Service as well as from a source connected to the Sinaloa Cartel. Saul Alexi Padilla-Garcia, age 34, of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and seventeen others have been charged after an investigation that included close coordination with federal law enforcement agents in Chicago and Northern California.
Luray resident named deputy superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks
Tinney managed concessions at Shenandoah National Park before becoming chief of commercial services for Capital region, and acting superintendent at Big Bend. WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30 — Superintendent Jeff Reinbold has announced that Chad Tinney [of Luray] will be the next deputy superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks. Tinney is currently chief of commercial services for the National Park Service’s National Capital Region in Washington. He will assume his new role on the National Mall on August 11.
‘Crime is out of control,’ rages Target shopper as store forced to close after thieves smashed up front in horror attack
A TARGET customer claims crime is running rampant in one important US city. Consumers had to cancel their shopping plans after damage to the store forced its closure. On July 29, 2024, Fox meteorologist Jennifer Delgado took to X to report on crime at a Washington DC Target. She shared a photo and video showing […]
'Shut them down!'; DC activists want southeast liquor store closed after triple shooting
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. activists have taken to the streets of Southeast to help improve a block they call trouble. One week prior, on July 23, three women were shot outside O'Connor's Liquor Store, and now the activists want to shut it down. On the corner of Minnesota Avenue...
Man, woman killed in Frederick County, Va. collision
FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Two Frederick County residents died after a head-on collision Tuesday afternoon, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) said. The crash happened just before 3 p.m. in the 3000 block of Martinsburg Pike, just south of Stonewall Elementary School. Frederick County Fire and Rescue and FCSO crews arrived to […]
Police Respond to Stabbing in Montgomery Village
According to Fox 5’s Allison Papson, police responded to the 18400 block of Lost knife Circle in Montgomery Village for the report of a stabbing at 6:56pm on Tuesday, July 30. 8:40pm update: Montgomery County Police report that a preliminary investigation has revealed an adult male victim was stabbed...
Four robbery suspects arrested after walking past crime scene as police investigated
WASHINGTON (7News) — Four robbery suspects were arrested Tuesday morning after they walked past a crime scene while D.C. police were investigating, according to officials. Officers were flagged down around 12:30 a.m. by a man who said he had been robbed in the 1100 block of U Street, Northwest, officers said.
Matt About Town: The need for speed! Va. teen chases dream of becoming an F1 or IndyCar driver
It’s the story of a talented Arlington teen — with a certain set of skills and a need for speed. In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax zips down to the Driver’s Club at Dominion Raceway in Thornburg, Virginia, where he found out if he has what it takes to be a professional racing driver. (Spoiler: It’s way tougher than some may think!)
Pinpoint Weather: Hot Wednesday with isolated storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Daily shower and storm chances will remain in the forecast through the weekend. Expect hot and humid conditions across Southwest and Central Virginia for several days. Patchy fog may impact the Wednesday morning commute. Otherwise, a mix of sun and clouds is slated for the day. Morning temperatures will start in […]
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