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Lawmakers seek to limit China's influence
(The Center Square) — Virginia lawmakers Rep. Rob Wittman and Sen. Tim Kaine introduced legislation this week to fortify the U.S. against China's growing influence. Wittman’s legislation, which he co-sponsored with Republican and Democratic representatives from Florida and Massachusetts, seeks to safeguard America’s ports from interference by the Chinese Communist Party for both economic and security reasons. Kaine’s bill – also bipartisan and co-sponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. –...
Registration opens for 16th annual Dream Fields Spanish Mackerel Fishing Tournament
Registration is open for the 16th annual Dream Fields Spanish Mackerel Fishing Tournament on Saturday, August 10. With some $5,400 in prizes to be awarded, the tournament includes overall winners and categories for junior, lady and special anglers, according to director Amy Forrester. Registration is $200 per boat. There will...
Join The Fun And Make A Difference: Lawn Mower Racing And More With The Seventh District Community Leaders
CLEMENTS, Md. – The Seventh District Optimist Club (est. 1968) and the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad (est. 1960) both exist to promote the well-being of the community, by providing mentorship to St. Mary’s County’s youth or by administering pre-hospital care to the citizens of St. Mary’s County.
St. Mary's County Deputies Make Three Makes Drug Busts In Six Hours, Sheriff Says
The night began shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, when deputies on patrol spotted a silver Jeep Cherokee speeding out of a residential parking lot in Lexington Park and blowing through a stop sign, ultimately leading to their first arrests. During the subsequent traffic stop, driver James Henry...
Farmers market to welcome car show for ‘Make It a Heathsville Saturday’
NORTHUMBERLAND — “Make It a Heathsville Saturday” will return Saturday, August 17. The entire community will come together to offer a variety of fun shopping and things to do in conjunction with the Heathsville Farmers Market. As part of the market theme, members of the Antique Automobile...
Some Restaurant Hours Reduce as Temperatures Rise on Chincoteague
CHINCOTEAGUE, VA - At Captain Zack's Seafood on the island, fans were running on high, but the typical hustle and bustle was missing as neither staff nor customers were present during regular business hours. "The heat has been very hard. We were open yesterday and it was very hard on...
Richmond: Virginia DMV celebrates 100th anniversary with classic car show
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles marks its 100th anniversary in 2024 and will celebrate with the Colonial Rod Club and Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia at “Through the Decades: DMV Classic Car Show.”. The car show tomorrow will showcase the evolution of automotive history, from vintage classics to modern marvels....
Medical director uses new technology to save horse’s skin after massive barn fire
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A horse is a horse, of course, but one horse in Powhatan is also a survivor. The horse’s name is Shaq. He was rescued from a Powhatan barn fire earlier this year, but his injuries were severe, and many wondered whether the horse would even survive.