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'Becoming a border state': Bedford Co. Sheriff breaks down illegal migrant stabbing case
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing involving two illegal migrants at a construction site off Perrowville Road in Forest on Wednesday. The victim is a 28-year-old illegal migrant. Officials here said he suffered deep slashes to his chest. The suspect,...
Suspect charged in attempted robbery, shooting at Danville apartment complex
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville Police (DPD) have arrested a suspect after an attempted robbery and shooting at the Purdum Woods Apartment Complex on Monday night. According to DPD, 27-year-old Markuis Liqwon Skipwith is the third individual involved in Monday’s assault. Skipwith is charged with the following:. Robbery...
Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, a former Navy SEAL who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, on Thursday defeated conservative U.S. Rep. Bob Good in a recount of the Republican primary results in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. McGuire narrowly defeated Good, one of the most conservative members of Congress and chair of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus. Election officials previously certified a narrow McGuire win in the June 18 primary, by 374 votes out of nearly 63,000 cast. But with the margin of victory at just six-tenths of a percentage point, Good was entitled to a recount. McGuire’s margin of victory narrowed by four votes to 370 following Thursday’s recount.
Virginia named first in the nation to have EnChroma-adapted viewfinders in every state park
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — When someone is color blind, they have trouble seeing certain colors, green and red tend to be colors that colorblind people tend to miss. Chief Ranger Ethan Howes works in one of Virginia’s state parks. Unfortunately, he is color blind, certain colors appear duller to him.
Capital Area Food Bank provides free summer meals for kids in DC, Maryland and Virginia
WASHINGTON (7News) — As the school year draws to a close, the Capital Area Food Bank is kicking off their summer meals program this month to provide free meals for children across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Join Brian van de Graaff as he meets with Capital Area Food Bank’s director of Family Government Nutrition Programs, Alexis Lahr and District Manager for Harris Teeter, LeAnn Sek to talk about this important community outreach initiative with Good Morning Washington.
Kill Team UTC Weekend Recap and Preview: July 23-29, 2024
The Unified Tournament Circuit is a regional circuit for Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar which covers the area between Virginia and Newfoundland. In case you missed our announcement, you can find it here. You can find the full calendar of UTC events here. Last Weekend’s Events. C.U.L.T Summer...
Could you use $120 to buy food this summer? Find out if your family is eligible.
Virginia, along with the majority of states, are partnering with the federal government to provide a $120 payment starting Thursday to support the diets of school-aged kids in low-income households.
Flood Watch Issued for East Tennessee, SW North Carolina, SW Virginia Amidst Soaring Temperatures
East Tennessee, southwest North Carolina, and southwest Virginia are under a Flood Watch until late tonight, as reported by the National Weather Service Morristown TN. Conditions that could cause flash flooding—characterized by excessive rainfall—remain a concern, particularly due to the soil already saturated from recent downpours. The flood...
Rite Aid closing 24 stores in Virginia, several in Hampton Roads
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Two dozen Rite Aid stores are closing in Virginia overall as the pharmacy chain undergoes a major restructuring since filing for bankruptcy in October. 10 On Your Side confirmed 24 stores in the commonwealth are among the nearly 700 that have either closed or...
More than 20 cars broken into overnight in Chesterfield Townhomes II in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - It happened again, Richmond neighbors walking outside to find their cars ransacked. More than 20 vehicles were broken into overnight along Chalfont Drive in the southside, but this time, one of the suspects may have left behind an important piece of evidence. This is not the...
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...
Augusta zoning board issues verdict on Elm Spring solar project
VERONA – The Augusta County Board of Zoning appeals did not approve the Elm Spring II Solar project. Board member Monica Rutledge moved to approve the project and Board member Mark Glover seconded. They were the two affirmative votes. Chairman George Coyner II and Board member Thomas Bailey voted against. Board member Thomas...
Historic Lynchburg tennis court hopes to welcome future legends
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Plans are underway to train the next generation of tennis legends in Lynchburg. The Whirlwind Johnson Foundation held a community event on Thursday at the same court where Dr. Robert Walter "Whirlwind" Johnson trained children during the days of segregation. Whirlwind Johnson taught young African...