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Good luck: Three times recounts have overturned elections
As Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) hopes a recount in his primary will save him from losing his seat in Congress, the rarity of recounts changing results means he should not get his hopes up. In recent years, few race results have changed after recounts despite many election challenges. With Good looking for a miracle in […]
Appomattox among counties to benefit from broadband grant
PALMYRA, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the award of $12.2 million in Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant funding to Firefly Fiber Broadband, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative. The funding will support the $48.6 million project, in partnership with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Dominion Energy, and county...
Dinwiddie, Petersburg men charged with March murder in North Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD – Two area men are behind bars charged with the murder last March of a Midlothian man in front of his residence. Markice D. Street, 29, of Dinwiddie County, and Lamont A. Jones, 26, of Petersburg, are facing one count each of second-degree murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, according to a statement from Chesterfield County Police. Street has been in custody since April on...
UVA Health completes purchase of Piedmont Family Practice
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The University of Virginia Health System now owns a Warrenton-based family medicine clinic. On Wednesday, the health system announced it has completed the purchase of Piedmont Family Practice, which has been serving the Warrenton area since 1993. According to a release, the about 90 team...
Police Officer Mervin Mayo Shines on “America’s Got Talent” Stage
Richmond Police officer Mervin Mayo shies away from competition. But, after the NBC show America’s Got Talent contacted him a couple of times, he decided to listen to his wife, Mechelle, and not his nerves. “My wife said it was a great opportunity to reach people. We actually went...
Project ReConnect to support individuals involved in criminal justice system who have substance use and mental health needs
With a $2 million federal grant, the VCU-led initiative will support Chesterfield County Jail and community re-entry programs, as well as create student internships. The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded a five-year, $2 million grant to a Virginia Commonwealth University-led project that will provide a range of services, including drug treatment, employment, housing, case management and peer support, for people with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental illnesses who are involved in the criminal justice system.