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Dinwiddie, Petersburg men charged with March murder in North Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD – Two area men are behind bars charged with the murder last March of a Midlothian man in front of his residence. Markice D. Street, 29, of Dinwiddie County, and Lamont A. Jones, 26, of Petersburg, are facing one count each of second-degree murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, according to a statement from Chesterfield County Police. Street has been in custody since April on...
Police Officer Mervin Mayo Shines on “America’s Got Talent” Stage
Richmond Police officer Mervin Mayo shies away from competition. But, after the NBC show America’s Got Talent contacted him a couple of times, he decided to listen to his wife, Mechelle, and not his nerves. “My wife said it was a great opportunity to reach people. We actually went...
DMV to host classic car show to celebrate 100th anniversary
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is celebrating its 100th anniversary. As part of the celebration, the DMV is inviting the community to a classic car show. The car show titled “Through the Decades” will feature the evolution of automotive history, from vintage classics to modern...
Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, a former Navy SEAL who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, on Thursday defeated conservative U.S. Rep. Bob Good in a recount of the Republican primary results in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. McGuire narrowly defeated Good, one of the most conservative members of Congress and chair of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus. Election officials previously certified a narrow McGuire win in the June 18 primary, by 374 votes out of nearly 63,000 cast. But with the margin of victory at just six-tenths of a percentage point, Good was entitled to a recount. McGuire’s margin of victory narrowed by four votes to 370 following Thursday’s recount.
Virginia named first in the nation to have EnChroma-adapted viewfinders in every state park
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — When someone is color blind, they have trouble seeing certain colors, green and red tend to be colors that colorblind people tend to miss. Chief Ranger Ethan Howes works in one of Virginia’s state parks. Unfortunately, he is color blind, certain colors appear duller to him.
Capital Area Food Bank provides free summer meals for kids in DC, Maryland and Virginia
WASHINGTON (7News) — As the school year draws to a close, the Capital Area Food Bank is kicking off their summer meals program this month to provide free meals for children across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Join Brian van de Graaff as he meets with Capital Area Food Bank’s director of Family Government Nutrition Programs, Alexis Lahr and District Manager for Harris Teeter, LeAnn Sek to talk about this important community outreach initiative with Good Morning Washington.
Kill Team UTC Weekend Recap and Preview: July 23-29, 2024
The Unified Tournament Circuit is a regional circuit for Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar which covers the area between Virginia and Newfoundland. In case you missed our announcement, you can find it here. You can find the full calendar of UTC events here. Last Weekend’s Events. C.U.L.T Summer...
Could you use $120 to buy food this summer? Find out if your family is eligible.
Virginia, along with the majority of states, are partnering with the federal government to provide a $120 payment starting Thursday to support the diets of school-aged kids in low-income households.
Flood Watch Issued for East Tennessee, SW North Carolina, SW Virginia Amidst Soaring Temperatures
East Tennessee, southwest North Carolina, and southwest Virginia are under a Flood Watch until late tonight, as reported by the National Weather Service Morristown TN. Conditions that could cause flash flooding—characterized by excessive rainfall—remain a concern, particularly due to the soil already saturated from recent downpours. The flood...
Details Released: Lexington Park Man Arrested On Narcotics And Firearms Offenses
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – On July 11, 2024, Dayton C. Harris of Lexington Park, Maryland, was arrested on multiple charges, including possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances and firearms offenses. Harris, aged 56, faces serious allegations as outlined in court documents. According to the official documents, the...