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Delmis Clayton Watson – Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On September 2, 1969 First Class Watson was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served with honor in the United States Army. He is remembered by the people of Virginia. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect and equality for all. Vietnam War –US Army Birthdate: February 1, […] The post Delmis Clayton Watson – Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia appeared first on The Virginian Review.
New roller coaster coming to Kings Dominion and more Virginia headlines
• “N.Va. housing costs drive exodus to Richmond area, out of state.”— Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Fairfax to nullify votes, redo public hearings after error over notices.”— Washington Post • “Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats ties to listeria outbreak.”— Associated Press • “World’s ‘tallest and longest’ launched winged coaster […]
What should Virginia’s FOIA council prioritize? Depends who you ask.
At a meeting of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act Advisory Council last month, the panel’s chairman held a brainstorming session on pressing FOIA issues. Two dramatically different viewpoints emerged in the responses, highlighting the challenges of changing Virginia’s spotty transparency laws to better balance the public’s right to know with governments’ ability to function. […]
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating Greenville shooting
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the shooting that took place last week in Greenville. In a release, Sheriff Donald Smith said that due to the seriousness of the injuries sustained by the victim, the Sheriff’s Office is continuing to devote an enormous amount of time and resources to identify the other party of the road rage incident.
Man found shot at Henrico apartment complex
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - A man is in the hospital after he was shot at an apartment complex Wednesday night. Police say the shooting happened just after 11 p.m. at Delmont Village, located in the 3700 block of Delmont Street. When officers arrived, they found a man shot in the...
Roanoke Police in search of serial burglar
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating a person involved in a recent string of burglaries. Police say the burglaries occurred in multiple businesses in the Williamson Road area from July 18 to July 30. Anyone with information is...
Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here’s How Some States Are Tackling the Industry’s Impact.
As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.
How I walked into 2 stores in Southwest Virginia and bought marijuana over the counter
We had the samples tested at a lab and they all tested well over the legal limit for THC, the active ingredient that produces the "buzz." The post How I walked into 2 stores in Southwest Virginia and bought marijuana over the counter appeared first on Cardinal News.
VIDEO: Habitat home in Greene ready for occupancy
“Thank you for this new home, for the shelter it will provide, for the moments of life that will be shared within it, for the family that will live here,” Chaplin Steve Walls Mathis said opening a prayer blessing of the new Habitat for Humanity home fronting Business 33 in Stanardsville, Friday evening.
Deadline closing in for Waynesboro businesses to apply for tourism grant
WAYNESBORO, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Time is running out for businesses and organizations in Waynesboro to apply for Building Opportunities to Support Tourism, or BOOST, grants. These grants are up to $3,000 to support eligible activities such as festivals and events. Stephanie Duffy, Assistant Director for Waynesboro Economic Development...
Plaintiff in Liberty discrimination case speaks out
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Liberty University is at the center of a federal lawsuit after allegedly firing a woman because she’s transgender. The suit was filed by ACLU Virginia and Butler Curwood on behalf of the former employee. Ellenor Zinski says she was fired from her I.T. job with Liberty roughly a month after telling […]
Caesars Entertainment reports net loss for Q2
Second-quarter revenue was $2.83bn. US.- Caesars Entertainment has reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30. Revenue was $2.38bn, a decrease of 0.1 per cent compared to the same period last year. The company recorded a net loss of $122m. EBITDA was $1bn, up 0.6 per cent year-on-year. Las...