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New Jersey lottery player wins $4 million in Mega Millions. Here's where ticket was sold
A trip the market turned into one lucky New Jersey lottery player into a millionaire. The ticket sold in Monmouth County won $4 million by matching the five white balls in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing and having the Megaplier option. The winning ticket was sold at the Laurel Market on Laurel Avenue in Hazlet Township, the New Jersey Lottery announced. ...
Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
This story was reported by WHRO News. A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction last week on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company...
Roxboro Police Looking for Man Wanted for First Degree Murder
The Roxboro Police Department is looking for a man wanted for first degree murder. A warrant has been obtained for 42-year-old Lester Jacobs for a shooting that occurred in Roxboro on June 20. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jacobs is urged to contact the Roxboro Police Department at...
Man shot and killed by trooper after Blue Ridge Parkway chase identified by VSP
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A motorcyclist who was shot and killed by a Virginia State Trooper on July 18 has been identified by officials. Virginia State Police said the chase started when a trooper tried to pull over the motorcycle for reckless driving on Route 460 in Botetourt County. Instead, a chase ensued, leading the trooper for miles onto the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Salvation Army selling Red Sox tickets to support Turning Point Shelter
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Salvation Army of Roanoke is selling Salem Red Sox Pack-the-Park baseball tickets. The game is August 22 at 7:05 p.m. against the Lynchburg Hillcats. Tickets are $14 and 50% of each ticket sold goes directly to the Army’s Turning Point shelter. The Salvation Army’s...
Beltway crash in Virginia slows morning commute
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — The Wednesday morning commute could be a slow one for drivers in Virginia. That's because of a crash involving a tractor trailer on the inner loop of the Capital Beltway (I-495). Traffic officials first posted on social media about the crash around 2:30 a.m., and warned of an extended closure. Here's what we know.
Va. plans to create cell phone-free education guidelines. Developing them will be complex.
As concerns mount over student performance, echoed in an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia is developing policies and guidelines to restrict students’ use of cell phones during school hours. Some educators and advocates question the effort and believe that cell phone-free policies could be hard to enforce and may harm certain students. Research shows […] The post Va. plans to create cell phone-free education guidelines. Developing them will be complex. appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Hopkinson-Wood Headlines VaSID Women's Golf Selections
LEXINGTON, Va. - The Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) announced their 2023-24 College Division All-State women's golf teams, with Washington and Lee earning five honors, including first-year head coach Jane Hopkinson-Wood being named VaSID Coach of the Year. Hopkinson-Wood led the Generals to their sixth consecutive conference championship and secured...
Virginia Tech researchers explore genome of American chestnut tree with hopes for restoration
Virginia Tech researchers have collaborated with the American Chestnut Foundation to examine the genome of American chestnut trees, which may help restoration of the tree's population.
From the ball, breakfast and big times on the water, the 11th annual SML Pirate Days was a blast for all
The 11th annual Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days was held over the weekend featuring a host of activities that kicked off on Friday, July 19th with an on the water viewing of the movie "Jaws" at SML Community Park Beach in Moneta and The Pirates Ball held at Mango's Bar & Grill and wrapped on Sunday, July 21st with events held at Goodhue Boat Company, Blackwater.
Woman charged after Lynchburg Animal Control seizes animals from “deplorable conditions”
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - 15 dogs and a pet bird were taken by Lynchburg Animal Control after being found in “deplorable and unsanitary conditions,” according to Lynchburg Police, and a woman has been charged. Lynchburg Animal Control officers responded July 9 to a complaint of animal hoarding in...
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