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Thousands watch Chincoteague wild ponies complete 99th annual swim in Virginia
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. -- Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the popular tradition. The ponies made the short swim across the channel Wednesday as the crowd erupted in cheers. Foal No. 6 was...
These vegetables and salads sold in New York, New Jersey might be contaminated with listeria
Several vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled due to potentially being contaminated with listeria, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Wiers Farm Inc. of Ohio voluntarily recalled the produce, including bagged peppers, green beans, salad cucumbers, organic yellow squash and organic zucchini squash. No illnesses or complaints...
More than 60 pounds of meth seized in Virginia, 2 men charged, authorities say
ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — Nearly $2 million worth of methamphetamine has been seized in Virginia, and two men have been charged, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Tyrone Robert Irving, 45, of Roanoke, was charged with:. Possession with Intent to Distribute of a Schedule I or II Controlled...
Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters
The I-95 corridor is expected to see thunderstorms on July 25, with "the risk of severe weather will huddle along a portion of the (area) from Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula to southeastern New England," according to AccuWeather. "The major metro areas of Washington, DC and Baltimore are currently in...
Virginia, Beware of Fake Missing Child Posts on Facebook
Have you seen alarming posts about missing children on local Facebook pages? If so, do the police a favor and report them. These types of posts are flooding feeds, and many are scams designed to prey on your sympathies. SCAM ALERT: Beware of Fake "Missing Child" Posts on Facebook. Yesterday...
Shenandoah Conservatory Unveils Exciting Season of Music, Theatre and Dance
Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University (SU), a hub of activity for those seeking inspiration and entertainment in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated season of music, theatre and dance. The Conservatory Performs 2024/25 season features hundreds of performances, showcasing the faculty and student talent of the Virginia’s oldest arts school, as well as esteemed guest artists of international acclaim. With such an exciting and diverse range of performances, this season promises to be a celebration of innovation and artistic excellence.
Nurse aide threatened patient with broken arm, lied on application
All the details in our Health Safety stories come from publicly available Final Orders, Consent Orders, Orders of Suspension and other documents from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals. For more information, see the Editor’s note below the story. CHARLOTTESVILLE – In 2012, Octavia Carter was convicted of petit larceny in the General...
Community Serve Day offers free health services including sports and health physical exams
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV)—The Church of the Nazarene is hosting a community service day on July 27. During this day, locals can receive free health services, including Sports physical exams, mammograms, and haircuts. The Church of the Nazarene asked the Blue Ridge Free Clinic (BRFC) to offer sports and health...
FOIA Friday: $223 for one email, Portsmouth needs redo on pay records
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in practice take the opposite stance, acting as if records are by default private and the public must prove they should be handled otherwise.
Thousands watch Chincoteague wild ponies complete 99th annual swim in Virginia
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the popular tradition. The ponies made the short swim across the channel Wednesday as the crowd erupted in cheers. Foal No....
How Central Virginia libraries are working to keep the community health aware
At the Main Street Public Library in Richmond, it’s librarian Meg Raymond’s hope that at least one of the thousands of books or publications perched on the shelves will pique someone’s interest.
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