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Avoid swimming in the James River from Manchester Bridge to Osborne Landing
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) urged Virginians to avoid swimming, wading, tubing, and whitewater kayaking in the James River from the Manchester Bridge in Richmond to Osborne Landing in Henrico.
It has been one of Virginia’s hottest, driest summers — but a switch is about to flip
Major atmospheric shifts to bring cooler and wetter weather over next several days. But how long will it last? The post It has been one of Virginia’s hottest, driest summers — but a switch is about to flip appeared first on Cardinal News.
American Muslims for Palestine ordered to comply with Virginia AG records request
(The Center Square) — A Virginia court has ordered American Muslims for Palestine to comply with records requests from Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office attempting to investigate whether the group has ties to terrorists. The Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation, also known as American Muslims for Palestine, is affiliated with AJP Action, a […]
Virginia Woman Wins Six $30K Prizes In One 'Pick 5' Drawing
A Virginia woman who played the same five numbers on six separate tickets is feeling lucky after winning $180,000 playing Pick 5.Latoya Burke has a magical set of numbers that led to six $30,000 wins on a ticket sold at Tinee Giant on Jackson Avenue in Chesapeake. Google Maps street viewThe winni…
Republican states adopt more voter list maintenance bills than states with Democratic trifectas and divided governments
Fourteen states adopted new laws related to maintaining accurate voter registration rolls in the first half of 2024. Ten of these bills came from states with Republican trifectas, two from states with Democratic trifectas, and two from states with divided governments. New laws in five states expand data-sharing procedures or...
Why Youngkin wasn’t chosen as Trump’s running mate, and what’s next for Virginia’s Governor
“Mr. Vance is far more of a converted MAGA Republican, and that’s very appealing to not only Mr. Trump, but to the constituencies he is trying to reach out to,” Karen Hult, Professor of Political Science at Virginia Tech, told 8News.
About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia
Virginia's royal governor, Lord Dunmore, offered freedom to any enslaved laborers who enlisted with the British. After the war, those Black Loyalists were evacuated to Canada, where their legacy is still honored today. The post About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Tuckahoe Little League complex project moving forward despite setbacks
Despite numerous setbacks, Henrico’s Tuckahoe Little League complex renovation project is still in the works. After a bond referendum including $16 million for the project was approved by voters in 2016, the county created a plan to improve numerous aspects of the complex, such as revamping fields, creating a new main entrance, building new restrooms and batting cages, and more. The project initially was set to be completed sometime this summer.
IWCS bringing cafeteria management back in house
After five years of outsourcing cafeteria management, Isle of Wight County Schools is bringing its food services back in house. Isle of Wight’s School Board voted unanimously on July 11 to approve the hiring of a director of food services, food services technician and food services administrator – three central office positions that were previously […]
Douglas Freeman senior Cayman Goode drafted in 12th round of the MLB draft by the Atlanta Braves
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Douglas Freeman High School senior Cayman Goode was drafted in the 12th round of this year’s MLB draft by the Atlanta Braves. Goode becomes the first player to be drafted directly from Douglas Freeman since 1993 when Joesph Adams was drafted in the 69th round to Cleveland. He’s the highest-drafted […]
Judge denies motions to delay Abby Zwerner's civil lawsuit against Newport News Public Schools
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Newport News judge decided Abby Zwerner's $40-million civil lawsuit against Newport News Public Schools will go forward, for now. Attorneys representing the school division asked the judge to not only push the trial date back, but to delay the discovery process for the civil lawsuit. Judge Matthew Hoffman denied both motions on Thursday telling the defense: "We can't keep leap-frogging this case."
Portsmouth business sues Virginia ABC over drink to food ratio requirement
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — If you're drinking liquor at a restaurant in Virginia do you order enough food? In a recent lawsuit one Portsmouth restaurant argues that the guidelines that set the ratio for food-drink sales are too restrictive. Restaurants with mixed-beverage licenses can't have more than 55 percent of...
Richard Long named VP at Christopher Newport
Former UVA and William & Mary development director will lead Advancement team. Christopher Newport University President William G. Kelly announced that Richard Long will be the Vice President for University Advancement. Long most recently served as Development Director for the UVA Health Children’s Hospital. “Richard brings great energy and...
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