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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 group that lobbies for Palestinian rights on Capitol Hill. It’s also the parent organization for National Students for Justice in Palestine, which has chapters at all four of the Virginia...
Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project
RICHMOND, VA — Gov.Glenn Youngkin today announced the allocation of $30.1 million from the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund (TPOF) to the City of Suffolk for the Route 460 Road Improvement Project to support the Port 460 Logistics Center Development in Hampton Roads. This project is said to be vital to the future growth of the […] The post Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
‘People need to be informed’: Recreational water advisory issued for parts of James River due to sewage leak
A recreational water advisory has been issued for sections of the James River in the Richmond area following the discovery of a sewage leak near Pipeline Park.
Norfolk CBP Officers are Not Blown Away by Counterfeit Hair Dryers Destined to New Jersey
NORFOLK, Va. – Are you willing to bet your health to get an unusually low price on a brand new handheld hair dryer?. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News, Va., seized a shipment of 60 counterfeit and dangerous hair dryers from China on Friday. The hand-supported hair dryers, which were destined to an address in Hamilton, N.J., were valued at $4,800.
Portsmouth break-in ends with man shot dead
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police are investigating a shooting that left a man fatally wounded. Officers arrived at the scene on the 700 block of North Street around 6 p.m. after receiving calls about a break-in and shooting and found a man with a fatal gunshot wound. Police have...
Court documents reveal suspect had murder weapon day after shooting
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Court documents indicate that Ahsan Phillips had the murder weapon in his possession the day after police allege he killed a man in Hampton. Officers responded to a report of gunshots in the middle of the day on May 19. When they got there, they found 38-year-old Derrick Lindsay in the […]
Offshore Wind Cable Plant Planned For Chesapeake, VA, To Be Tallest Tower In Mid-Atlantic
A new cable manufacturing facility is coming to Chesapeake, Virginia, and you won’t be able to miss it. The building is slated to reach around 700 feet off the ground. It will be the tallest building between Charlotte and Philadelphia. For reference, the Washington Monument is about 550 feet tall. The.
Portsmouth restaurant suing Virginia ABC over alcohol sale guidelines
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth restaurant is the face of a group suing Virginia’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) over a rule it says goes against the state’s constitution. Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill says regulations set forth by Virginia ABC violate its 14th Amendment...
Severe Drought Impacts Albemarle, Greene, Madison; Extreme Conditions in Augusta
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of Tuesday, 37% of Virginia is experiencing severe drought, with 11% in extreme drought. Albemarle, Greene, and Madison counties are among those in severe drought. Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Page, Warren, and Frederick counties are facing extreme drought conditions. While recent rain showers have provided some relief, meteorologists indicate that significant improvements are still needed to overcome the drought situation. The prolonged dry spell has raised concerns about water supply and agricultural impacts across the Commonwealth.
Lynchburg family falls victim to elder financial fraud
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Larry’s law went into effect in Virginia on July 1, providing additional protection for seniors against financial fraud. In 2023, Virginia was one of the states hit hardest by elder financial abuse. Over 2,000 complaints were made with victims reporting over $90 million stolen.
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