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Man charged with rape for June assault in Albemarle County
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A Charlottesville man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault that occurred last month. The Albemarle County Police Department began an investigation on June 7, after a victim reported being assaulted the day before. On July 22, 25-year-old John G. Bencid was...
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA scrambling to find space for dogs in its care
The Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA has seen an alarming increase in the number of animals brought to the shelter, and the organization is scrambling to find space for canines in its care. The shelter currently has more than 450 animals in its care; it only has 65 kennels for dogs on...
State Democrats push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of Virginia's congressional delegation are calling on Gov. Youngkin to support an expansion of an IRS program that would let Virginians file their federal taxes for free.Why it matters: A 12-state pilot of the IRS' Direct File program that launched this tax season had overwhelmingly positive reviews and saved participants millions in filing fees, Axios' Emily Peck reported.Now, all 50 states are invited to participate in an expanded program for next tax season. The big picture: In a letter sent to Youngkin last week, Virginia's congressional Democrats urged the governor to work with the General Assembly and federal...
Youngkin Announces Continued Job Growth With 15,000 New Jobs Added in June
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 15,000 in the month of June, totaling 258,000 more jobs since January 2022. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained […]
Long & Foster agent named to Va. real-estate regulatory body
Gov. Youngkin has appointed René Fonseca, an agent from Long & Foster Real Estate’s McLean office, as a member of the Virginia Real Estate Board. Fonseca leads the Fonseca Group at Long & Foster with his wife, Deborah DeMoss Fonseca, and son Daniel. “René’s appointment to the Virginia...
Gary Allen Burks: Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On April 29, 1967 Private First Class Gary Allen Burks was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. He is remembered by the people of Virginia. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect and equality for all. Casualty date: April […] The post Gary Allen Burks: Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Stuarts Draft woman who ran unlicensed daycare, where girl died, pleads guilty
STAUNTON — A Stuarts Draft woman who was running an unlicensed daycare inside her home, where a 1-year-old girl died in 2022, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Augusta County Circuit Court to three felony charges. Denise M. Stewart, 53, was convicted on two counts of welfare fraud and one count of child neglect. On Oct....
Stuarts Draft woman pleads guilty to 13 counts of child neglect after unlicensed day care death
Staunton, Va. (WHSV) - Denise Stewart was seen in Augusta County Circuit Court Wednesday evening and pleaded guilty to 13 counts of child neglect and two counts of welfare fraud. Stewart was the operator of the unlicensed daycare center where Ava Cloonan passed away. On Oct. 18, 2022, the Augusta...
Augusta Solar returns to supervisors: THE AGENDA
Augusta supervisors take up Augusta Solar once again VERONA – The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Augusta Solar energy system on Wednesday. Augusta Solar's project is an over 1,600-acre solar energy system, landscaping buffers included, split up into five sites. The project is operated by AES,...
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