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James River gets a “C” grade for health
The James River, for the 14th consecutive year, maintained the highest health score of any major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, according to the James River Association, a nonprofit that monitors and advocates for the river and its tributaries. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences recently released its 2023-24 Chesapeake Bay and Watershed […]
Pandemic relief dollars expire soon; here’s how Smithfield spent its share
Editor’s note: Over the next several weeks, The Smithfield Times will publish an overview of how each locality in our coverage area spent its allotted American Rescue Plan Act funds, which must be allocated by Dec. 31 of this year and spent by the end of 2026. A new water main serving Hardy Elementary School […]
44 animals seized from one home in Carrollton
CARROLLTON, Va. (WAVY) — Authorities took a shocking 44 animals away from one home on Smith’s Neck Road in Carrollton Wednesday afternoon. The Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office said the search warrant for the seizure came after they received multiple tips of animal breeding and selling by the homeowner. They said most of the […]
Richmond felon, alleged 13th Gang member, headed back to prison for drug trafficking
A Richmond man was sentenced Wednesday to three years and 10 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin. Samuel Tarry, 27, was previously convicted of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and was sentenced to five years in prison, with four years and six months suspended, with a condition of good behavior. He was released from prison in 2022. Due to his previous firearm conviction, Tarry was prohibited from possessing another gun.
Former Averett University basketball player killed in crash
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (WDBJ) - A recently-graduated basketball player at Averett University has been killed in a crash, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Jamael Carter, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC, a member of the Averett class of ‘24, was a four-year member of the Cougars team and leader on campus, says the university, which issued this statement:
Chinese national pleads guilty to espionage, used drone to spy on Navy ships being built
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Chinese national graduate student from Minnesota pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the Espionage Act for taking drone footage of Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding. “Our enemies would love to know about what we’re building, what we’re doing in this area to get a leg up on us […]
Country singer Lauren Alaina cancels upcoming concerts after father’s death and says ‘I really don’t have words yet’
COUNTRY singer Lauren Alaina canceled her upcoming concerts to mourn her father's death. The Road Less Traveled singer announced the news on social media saying, "I really don't have words yet." Lauren took to Instagram to share the news with her fans on Wednesday. "We lost my daddy last night,...
‘Tragic loss’: Virginia state lawmaker comments on teen’s shooting death in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A lawmaker in Virginia is asking for help after a teen from his state was killed in a Myrtle Beach shooting. Virginia State Delegate Sam Rasoul, a Democrat who represents Roanoke, released a statement on the death of 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor on Wednesday. MORE COVERAGE...
Six St. Mary’s College Sailors Land on ICSA All-Academic Team
RESCUE, Va. – The Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) proudly announced the 2024 ICSA All-Academic Team Wednesday afternoon (July 24) and six members of the St. Mary's College of Maryland sailing earned a spot on the All-Academic Team. The ICSA All-Academic Team recognizes juniors and seniors who have participated as a competitor or alternate in seven regattas during the 2023-24 season and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 or higher. Madison Bashaw '24 (Newport Beach, Calif./Newport Harbor), Lily Flack '24 (Stonington, Conn./Marine Science Magnet), Dexter Mueller '24 (Takoma Park, Md./Montgomery Blair), junior Lillian Newman (Annapolis, Md./Broadneck), Rachel O'Neill...
'Into warp speed': Bobb Group escalates work on Hopewell finances, stresses future unity
HOPEWELL – Saying the project has now reached “warp speed” stage, the Robert Bobb Group told City Council that between now and the end of its contract, it will push Hopewell hard to make sure the city’s $2 million investment in rebuilding its fiscal infrastructure will not be in vain. “At this point,...
Suspects in Rite Aid Pharmacy robbery in Ashland in custody after pursuit to Columbus
Several suspects in a robbery at 7:34 p.m. Wednesday at Rite Aid Pharmacy, 419 Claremont Ave., Ashland, were in custody after a pursuit that ended on Interstate 270 near Cemetery Road in Columbus. Ashland Police responded to a robbery at Rite Aid where witnesses said three males fled the scene on foot and...
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