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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...
Local unemployment rises in June
(Richmond) — Local unemployment rates are ticking upward. The June report from the Virginia Employment Commission shows Danville with a 4.9% jobless rate. That’s up slightly from May, but up a half-percent from the same month a year ago. Danville’s rate is seventh-highest in Virginia. Pittsylvania County still has the lowest rate in...
Virginia secures $1.5 billion to expand internet access in ‘broadband deserts’
According to Director of the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Bryan Horn, whether you know it or not, nearly every one of Virginia's 134 counties and cities have areas that lack quality internet access.
Daily Rain and an August Heat Wave
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -Daily showers will continue through the weekend, although we’ll expect to see isolated to scattered chances like today. During this period, central Virginia is expected to receive half an inch to an inch and a half of rain, with localized high amounts. As well as a very low end risk of severe storms, and any severe storms will likely produce downpour and gusty wind threats. Rain aside, the next big thing is the heat. We’ve seen a return to the 90′s with heat index values in the low 100′s. That will be the cast as we head into the weekend and next week. Will be keeping an eye out for likely heat advisories. Check back for updates.
US amusement park to launch ‘world’s tallest and longest launched wing roller coaster,’ it goes 0 to 65 mph in 4 seconds
A RECORD-BREAKING roller coaster is set to open in a US amusement park. Kings Dominion, a theme park in Doswell, Virginia, will debut its Rapterra wing roller coaster in 2025. At 145 feet tall and 3,086 feet long, Rapterra is the world’s tallest and longest wing coaster. The ride, based on the Jungle Hawk, launches […]
RIC ranked top airport nationally for ease of catching connecting flights
Richmond International Airport is earning national attention after a finance website rated it as the best airport in the United States for making a connecting flight. RIC earned top marks among 50 of the busiest airports in the nation for its convenient distance between gates and relatively short distance between the two ends of its largest terminal.
UVA swimmers chase more Olympic medals
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - UPDATE: The 100-meter freestyle has since been completed. Click here for results. After winning silver with Team USA in the 4x100-meter swim last week, Gretchen Walsh and Kate Douglass will dive in the Olympic pool again today, but on their own. UVA Class of 2025′s Walsh...