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Texan Indicted for Multi-State Cattle Theft Scheme Involving Over $780,000 in Fraudulent Transactions
A recent indictment by a federal grand jury in Charlotte has charged Clint Clifford Sicking, 40, of Muenster, Texas, with engaging in a complex cattle theft scheme that defrauded livestock markets out of $780,000. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Dena J. King for the Western District of North Carolina. The scheme, which spanned several states including North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia, involved purchasing cattle with bad checks and then immediately moving them across state lines to be resold before the fraud was detected.
Senators Warner and Kaine Announce More than $400,000 in Federal Funding for Restoration
On August 21, 2024, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $416,207 in federal funding for the restoration of the west steps of the Sir Christopher Wren Building at William & Mary in Williamsburg. The funding was awarded through the National Park Service’s Save America’s Treasures Grants through...
Independence DL Bryce Lee commits to Richmond
A defensive lineman at Independence High School will play his college ball at the University of Richmond. Bryce Lee, a 6-foot-3, 255-pound senior, announced on his Instagram account that he will be a Spider. Over his recruitment, Lee received offers from Jackson State, Miami-OH, Wofford, Troy, Gardner-Webb, NC Central, Howard,...
‘You will be saving a life,’ local shelters urge adoptions amid influx of animals
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Animal shelters are seeing huge influxes of animals, so much so that the Danville Area Humane Society said they have seen an almost 20% uptick in euthanasia at their shelter in 2023, and they expect that number to rise more this year. The Danville Humane Society. as well as the Franklin […]
Dominion changes location of planned Chesterfield gas plant
Dominion Energy announced Wednesday that it’s relocating the proposed Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center to the adjacent site of the retired Chesterfield Power Station. The new site, which sits northwest of Dutch Gap Conservation Area, comes with a 2010 conditional use permit that the county says would apply to the proposed gas plant — allowing the project to continue without public hearings and notices that are part of the county’s permitting process.
Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Semmes Wednesday Afternoon
Richmond Police detectives have identified the motorcyclist involved in the fatal collision on Semmes Avenue as Merquan Robinson, 30, of Quinton, Virginia. Today (Wednesday) at approximately 1:05 p.m., Robinson was traveling westbound in the 2200 block of Semmes Avenue when he lost control of the motorcycle, collided with a power pole in the median of the roadway and crashed in the westbound lanes. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Virginia 2023 crime report shows some troubling trends
(The Center Square) — Virginia State Police released its annual Crime in Virginia report, revealing an overall increase in violent crime in 2023 and some troubling trends that could worsen in 2024. In 2023, 20,549 violent crimes were reported in the commonwealth, a near 10% increase over 2022—though the population also grew by about 10% during that time. The number of assaults on officers also rose by nearly 9%, increasing...
Virginia one step closer to creating single gaming agency
Legal gaming has surged to new heights in Virginia, transforming into a multibillion-dollar annual market as the state’s expanding casinos, sports betting, and online gaming sectors fuel economic growth and reshape the entertainment landscape. But the industry is currently overseen by multiple state agencies, and splitting those duties has created oversight and enforcement gaps in […]
Festival gives attendees a chance to learn about Egyptian culture and religion
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)— This weekend, St. Mina and Pope Kyrillous Church in the Greater Richmond area will host an unforgettable celebration of Coptic Egyptian culture. There are tons of activities for all ages, delicious food and more. Everything kicks off at the Coptic Orthodox Church at 11 a.m. Saturday,...
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