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Windsor experiences brief water outage
The town of Windsor experienced a brief water outage on Tuesday, July 23, after an issue arose amid a fire hydrant replacement at the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department. Town Councilman Walter Bernacki, who also serves as a lieutenant and public information officer with the WVFD, said the cause of the outage was not a systemic […] The post Windsor experiences brief water outage appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Former SHS football standout remembered for his ‘big heart’ on anniversary of unsolved double homicide
July 18 marked a grim anniversary for Derek Holmes. A year ago on that date, police found 22-year-old Kyonne Edwards, Holmes’ best friend and former football teammate from their time at Smithfield High School, shot to death at Jersey Park Apartments in town. Holmes remembers the day beginning with the sound of his sister’s voice […]
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for Governor of Virginia. Spanberger was first elected in 2018. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is supporting Vindman as part...
Richmond-based coffee shop announces Lynchburg location opening this fall
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg coffee lovers, get ready for a new coffee shop to add to your favorites list!. Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co. announced they are opening a location in the Hill City in Fall 2024. The Richmond-based business took to Facebook to announce the expansion.
Sheltering Arms Institute named to list of top 20 reahbilitation hospitals in America
After joining the nation’s top 50 Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023 in its first year eligible, Sheltering Arms Institute is delighted to announce that our hospital is now ranked among the top 20 physical rehabilitation leaders nationwide. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Sheltering Arms Institute the 19th...
‘Petersburg born, Petersburg bred’: Local photographer wins national competition, comes home to showcase exhibit
Gary D. Jones, a Petersburg-native, is coming home to showcase a sentimental and reflective photography exhibit based on his hometown after winning the top prize at a national competition.
‘Road diets’ heading to a handful of Richmond streets
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Richmond now wants your input on traffic changes. The city recently posted a survey to get neighbors’ thoughts on upcoming street plans that could make a big difference, especially in the city’s south side. Richmond is looking at road reconfiguration projects, also known as ‘road...
‘Unsatisfactory’: Richmond public defenders say jail conditions causing headache
Richmond's public defenders are speaking out after they say conditions inside the Richmond City Justice Center are causing attorneys to wait hours in the lobby to visit with their clients.
Farmville police arrest one suspect in Friday robbery
One person is in custody and Farmville police are searching for a second connected to a reported robbery Friday morning. The Farmville Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call at 6:47 a.m. from a business in the 500 block of E. Third Street, reporting that the clerk had been robbed. According to the report, Farmville […] The post Farmville police arrest one suspect in Friday robbery appeared first on Farmville.
‘A miracle’: Woman credits man for saving brother’s life at Chesterfield restaurant
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A Chesterfield woman is thanking the man who saved her brother’s life after he started choking on a piece of food during lunch on Tuesday. For Amanda, the past few weeks have been an emotional whirlwind after her grandmother, Linda, passed away on July 17.
Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection
The City of Suffolk has announced that it has detected West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected in the listed areas and neighborhoods: Lake Kennedy Estates, Williamstown, Kingsboro Heights, Beamon’s Mill, Hobson Area and Nansemond Shores. Likewise, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Veterinary Service has detected Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) […] The post Suffolk announces West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis detection appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Residents of Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock eligible for septic repair costs
All residents living in the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) area now are eligible for reimbursement of fifty percent of the expense of pumping, maintaining, repairing or replacing on-lot onsite sewage disposal systems. Effective July 1, CSWCD received additional funding to expand its current septic system program to...
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