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Review of Virginia’s state-run investment, college savings agencies offer good news, opportunities
A review of Virginia’s state-run investment plans provided some good news earlier this week, but questions about whether the legislature should step in to reprioritize those funds were raised. Brad Kutner has more.
Fourth of July Celebrations in Southwest Virginia
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA (WFXR) — As Independence Day quickly approaches, local communities across Central and Southwest Virginia are hosting community events to celebrate the patriotic holiday. From fireworks spectaculars to live music and parades, there is an event for everyone to enjoy during the holiday weekend. Lynchburg:. Fireworks on the...
Walking for Jorge: Adoram walks to fight against suicide
Back in June, Adoram 1029, members of the Rosa of Sharon Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Stars came together to honor a loved one lost by bringing awareness to suicide prevention. The organization, alongside the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention Virginia Chapter, held a suicide prevention walk at Kings Fork Middle School on Saturday, […] The post Walking for Jorge: Adoram walks to fight against suicide appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
VDOF and Fire Marshals across the region warn of dry conditions and fireworks
Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) and Fire Marshals across the region are recommending caution when using fireworks on this Independence Day. Dry conditions are causing a significant hazard this season. Last year Winchester’s Fire Marshal’s Office reports by email they investigated 3 incidents and 11 complaints of illegal use of...
How to prepare for the Fourth of July holiday amid drought conditions
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Firefighters are asking the public to be vigilant with their firework displays and prepare for the worst, especially with drought conditions worsening across the Valley. Fireworks are a longtime tradition of the Independence Day holiday. Though fireworks are colorful and exciting, they can be dangerous...
Sizzle returns for Fourth of July after cool respite
Powerful Hurricane Beryl in Caribbean may be a harbinger of an active Atlantic tropical season that might eventually flip Virginia's rain fortunes. The post Sizzle returns for Fourth of July after cool respite appeared first on Cardinal News.
DNA Breakthroughs Bring Closure to Decades-Old Virginia Cold Cases
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – In the past six months, two major breakthroughs have emerged in Virginia’s decades-old cold cases, bringing a sense of closure to victims’ families. In January, authorities announced a DNA match in the Colonial Parkway killings near Williamsburg, identifying Allen Wade Wilmer Sr. as the murderer of two victims. More recently, on June 20th, another DNA match linked the 1996 Shenandoah Park murders of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans to a perpetrator.
SCC urging Virginians to check insurance coverage before vacations this summer
In the event of an injury during a vacation, knowing what your insurance covers and where you'll be able to get care is important. The bureau recommends keeping policy information and insurance cards on hand while on a trip.
Blountville Little League looking for new home as park gets demolished
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A local little league may not have a place to play for now after Sullivan County decided to turn a ball field into a packing facility for recyclables. On June 30, Blountville Little League was informed it would no longer have access to Bernie Webb Park near Blountville, where the league […]
Biden blames foreign travel for debate debacle, says he almost fell asleep on stage
President Biden on Tuesday blamed foreign travel for his poor debate performance, saying that he almost fell asleep on the stage last week. “I wasn’t very smart. I decided to travel around the world a couple of times … shortly before the debate,” he said while talking to donors at a fundraiser in Virginia. “I didn’t…
Williams sworn in as new Mount Carmel municipal judge
Kingsport attorney Jim Williams was sworn in Thursday as Mount Carmel’s municipal judge after being unanimously approved in May. Williams replaces former Judge Terry Risner, who lost his license to practice law in Tennessee in March. Williams practices out of Jim Williams and Associates in Kingsport. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the areas of child custody and support, conservatorship, juvenile law and bankruptcy. He is also a...
LIST: Several Independence Day events scheduled in the Tri-Cities region
(WCYB) — Numerous events celebrating Independence Day are scheduled for this week in the Tri-Cities region. Below is a list of some of those events. Bristol - Thursday - Series of events at Anderson Park. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Johnson City - Thursday - Live music, food trucks and...
Virginia dental practices experiencing dental hygienist, educator shortages
Dental practices in Virginia are facing scheduling backlogs due to a shortage of both dental hygienists and dental educators, according to a July 1 report by WAVY 10. At Howell Dentistry in Suffolk, Va., the earliest available appointment for a routine cleaning is in February, a backlog of six months.
Hawkins County Rescue Squad responds to water rescue
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Rescue Squad responded to a water rescue on Wednesday, according to a social media post by the rescue squad. The Hawkins County Rescue Squad responded to Old Highway 11W near Pyne Lane in Rogersville after an individual had reportedly already been removed from the water and received CPR […]
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