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Dollar Tree Raising Prices Up To $7
VIRGINIA – In an earnings call held last month, Dollar Tree executives announced that some items will be priced a bit higher than what the chain is famous for. Dollar Tree's success story began in 1986, with the first store in Dalton, Georgia. The concept was simple yet groundbreaking: every item on the shelves would be $1 or less.
Missing Corrections Officer Found Dead
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. – On Thursday, police found the body of a man who had been reported missing the day before. According to a media release from the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), Benjamin Tucker Mace was last seen on April 3rd, 2024, at approximately 10:45 am in the area of Mt Jackson.
Governor Glenn Youngkin orders all US flags to be flown at half staff
RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced an order for all United States flags to be flown at half-staff on April 6, 2024 in memory of Department of Forestry firefighter James C. Ward, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on March 30.
Ruffner Plaza in Luray To Be Closed April Though May 2024
LURAY, Va. – The police department and the parks and recreation department have announced closure notices for downtown Luray. Beginning Monday, April 8 at 6 a.m., portions of the parking lot along South Hawksbill Street will be closed due for the Ruffner Plaza Construction Project. Pedestrians walking the Luray Greenway at the same location will be detoured.
Highway Tragedy; Man Dies After Running into Path of Tractor Trailer
CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred on Monday, March 25.
Police Arrest Man For Carjacking and Learn He's the Prime Suspect in a Double Homicide Investigation
PRINCE WILLIAM, Va. – Reports of a suspicious man in a stolen vehicle turned into an arrest for double-murder on Tuesday. According to a media release from the Prince William Sheriff’s Office (PWSO), the chain of events began in the early morning hours of April 2, 2024.
Virginia Residents to Get Free Trees After Removing Stinky Pears
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) has announced a new exchange program to help slow the spread of Callery pears across the state. According to a DOF media release, Callery pears were first introduced as an ornamental landscape tree, due to its showy spring flowers. Planted across the state for decades, these trees outcompete native trees, threaten ecosystems, and are prone to snapping during storms, which endangers homes, cars and property. These trees, not native to the U.S., are considered one of the most invasive plant species in the entire Southeast.
Virginia Firefighter Dies While Battling Three-Acre Blaze
SCOTT COUNTY, Va. – A Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) firefighter died while fighting a wildfire on Saturday. According to a DOF media release, firefighter James Carson Ward, Jr. collapsed while working with a hand crew at a three-acre fire on Garland Drive on March 30, 2024. CPR was initiated and Ward was transported to the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. At the hospital, he was pronounced deceased.
Man Charged with DUI After Killing Other Driver in I-81 crash
FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a fatal crash that happened near Winchester on Monday. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred April 1, 2024 on Interstate 81, at the 316-mile marker.
Police stop driver for speeding, and discover $500k worth of drugs
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. – A simple traffic stop led to the discovery of 123 lbs. of Marijuana on Wednesday. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred on March 27, 2024.
Police Seek Witnesses in Crash That Killed Cyclist
STRASBURG, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are seeking the public’s help in gaining information about a crash that killed a cyclist on Sunday. According to a media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred March 24, 2024, in Shenandoah County.
Quick-thinking man saves neighbor from house fire
STANLEY, Va. – A Page County woman is lucky to be alive after she awoke to a house filled with flames. According to a media release posted on the Stanley Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) Facebook page, Fire Chief Terry A. Pettit reported that crews responded to a house fire on the morning of Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Page County Officials Release Residential Fire Assessment and Road Closure Updates
LURAY, Va. – Crews are continuing to monitor wildland fires in the areas of the Shenandoah Forest subdivision, Massanutten Forest subdivision, 211 West on New Market Mountain, and E Rocky Branch Rd, Luray.
Elderly Man Dies On Dark Highway After Being Hit By Truck
CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian on Wednesday. According to a media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the crash occurred March 20, 2024 on Rixeyville Road (Route 229), just south of Route 621 (Colvin Road).
Virginia Grocery Stores Abruptly Close This Past Weekend
LURAY, Va. – Shoppers Value, a discount grocery store in the east section of town, announced that March 24 was its last day of operation. Early Sunday, after an employee posted about the closing on Facebook (along with mention of a 50% off final-day discount), word began to spread quickly in the small, rural town.
Police Seek Help Finding Driver Who Hit and Killed Pedestrian on I-81
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are seeking the public's help with identifying a vehicle that struck a pedestrian and then left the scene on Saturday. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred in the early morning hours of March 23 on Interstate 81 at the 296-mile marker.
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