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Court orders white nationalists to pay $2M more for Charlottesville Unite the Right violence
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Four years after violence erupted during the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, a jury ordered white nationalist leaders and organizations to pay a total of more than $26 million in damages to people with physical or emotional injuries from the event. Most of...
‘Leave the fireworks to the pros’: Officials beg civilians to play it safe this Fourth of July
Independence Day is on the horizon and people across Virginia are getting ready and making plans to celebrate -- but if those plans include setting off any fireworks, plans may need to change.
Greene and Orange hooking up with Firefly as company celebrates 30K connections
Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), is thrilled to announce their significant milestone of reaching 30,000 fiber broadband connections across central Virginia. Among the newest hookups are residences and businesses in Greene County’s White Hall area, Digital Marketing Coordinator Marci Malinowski said. “We...
Four VADOC facilities close as scheduled
All employees at the four facilities who wished to stay with the department have been able to continue their employment at other facilities, thanks to the "diligence and dedication" of the department's human resources department.
List: New Virginia laws in effect July 1
VIRGINIA, (DC News Now) — Several laws that the General Assembly passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect on July 1, affecting Virginia residents. Here is a look at six bills signed into law that went into effect on Monday. Local Authority for Speed Limits This new law (passed as HB 1071) states […]
Police Officer Will West Joins Crewe’s Finest
CREWE —The Town of Crewe Police Department has welcomed its newest officer, Will West, Jr. Crewe Police Chief James (Phil) Morgan made the announcement late last week. Officer West, 21, recently completed training as a Certified Law Enforcement Officer at the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy in Lynchburg, said Chief Morgan.
Field Hockey Welcomes 2024 Incoming Class
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary head field hockey coach Tess Ellis announced the addition of six student-athletes to the defending CAA Champions roster for the 2024 season. The list includes Davidson graduate transfer defender Ellie Taylor (Richmond, Va./St. Catherine's/Davidson) and five incoming freshmen in midfielder/forward Alivia Boatwright (Fredericksburg, Va. / Mountain View), goalkeeper Emma Cari (Emmaus, Pa. / Emmaus), midfielder/forward Josette DeGour (Haddonfield, N.J. / Bishop Eustace Prep), defender Darcy Kopsinis (North Chesterfield, Va. / Trinity Episcopal), and midfielder/forward Ava Rossman (Beaverdam, Va. / Patrick Henry).
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