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Chesterfield encourages parents to talk to younger children about drinking
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield experts are encouraging parents to start talking to children as young as 9 about drinking and drugs. It’s part of a new campaign to keep your kids safe. You have seen these posters that say, “Talk! They hear you.”. They give a variety...
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.
JM the site of a “Commonwealth Conversation” on schools and cellphones
The Virginia Department of Education will host eight “Commonwealth Conversations” with parents, educators and community members on cellphone-free education. This comes after Gov. Youngkin issued an executive order last week directing the Department of Education to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing a “cellphone-free education” in Virginia. The executive order mandates Virginia public school divisions establish a cellphone-free education by Jan. 1 of next year.
VPM Daily Newscast: July 18, 2024
The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before. Listeners can subscribe through NPR One, Apple Podcasts, Megaphone, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of July...
Delegate Marcus Simon’s Richmond Report: July 2024
Ideas for legislation come from so many sources – constituent casework, conversations with a colleague, a community meeting, or even an NPR segment. While not all bill ideas are created equal, the general idea is to improve the lives of all Virginians whether we’re tweaking an existing law to avoid unintended consequences or creating a whole new Code Section to address a larger issue.
Henrico Property Transactions: June 19-25, 2024
– $200,000, 1,950 SF (built in 1987), from Doris S. and James A. Pollock to Champs Global Concept LLC. 3207 Gaulding Lane – $240,000, 1,405 SF (built in 1960), from Raymond L. Kenney Jr. to Huzhabr Akhgar and Ghulam Sakhi. 121 North Rose Avenue – $275,000, 1,006 SF (built...
‘Virginia is in play’: Senate candidate Hung Cao
Hung Cao, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Virginia, had strong words about his opponent, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), while speaking at the Republican National Convention. “Tim Kaine is a weak man in a dangerous world,” Cao said at the convention Tuesday night, where he also shared his life story about being a Vietnam […]
Virginia psychologist surrenders license after years of fighting with patient
All the details in our Health Safety stories come from publicly available Final Orders, Consent Orders, Orders of Suspension and other documents from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals. For more information, see the Editor’s note below the story. CHARLOTTESVILLE – A client was in session with Brian Hocking, a clinical psychologist working in Charlottesville. She felt uncomfortable opening up to him, worried she might make him angry. ...
Nonprofit seeks to bridge the political divide through meaningful conversation
Richmond, Virginia — Recent polling confirms what so many Americans feel, that the current political climate is dividing us. But an initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks common ground through shared stories in an effort to bridge that divide. In a recent conversation hosted by StoryCorps, two men from different generations and opposite ends of the political spectrum sat down for a chat."I grew up in a conservative Catholic family," 29-year-old Patrick Kliebert told 66-year-old Gary Snead, who responded that he is a "dyed-in-the-wool liberal." Their conversation, part of what they call their One Small Step initiative, was overseen by StoryCorps'...
Parents weigh in on Virginia's proposed school cellphone ban
The Virginia Department of Education’s first community meeting about Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s order to limit cellphones in schools statewide was held at Osbourn High School in Manassas Thursday. The conversation boiled down to how do state leaders and school districts move forward with a solution to tackle the...
Virginia Ranks as One of Most Dangerous Towns in Country, Report Says
Virginia, known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities, is often associated with a sense of safety and tranquility. However, a recent report has shed light on a darker side of the state, revealing that several of its cities rank among the most dangerous places in the country. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details of these cities, explore the factors contributing to their high crime rates, and discuss what it means for residents and visitors alike.
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