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Walmart and Aldi Produce Pulled Due to Listeria Concerns
Due to possible listeria concerns, officials have recalled several types of produce (including):. According to a recent Patch article, the FDA says the produce was "sold at both Walmart stores and Aldi supermarkets between July 5 and 12." "According to officials, the products were sold in 13 states, including Connecticut,...
Woman wins big after playing the same numbers in six lottery tickets
Latoya Burke made more money thanks to her excellent judgment and good fortune. The Chesapeake resident purchased six tickets in the Pick 5 game of the Virginia Lottery, all of which had the same five numbers and were intended for the drawing on June 5. Each of those tickets was...
Portrayals of Virginia historical figures to highlight Founders Day
Portrayals of historical figures to highlight Founders Day. “What’s happening in the war?” “What has the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia resolved?” “What in the world is happening at the Fifth Virginia Revolutionary Convention in Williamsburg?”. These questions will be answered by historical interpreters...
Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review
The fine of $30,500 for violations of erosion and sediment control rules marks the fourth consecutive fine of this type for the $7.85 billion pipeline, which began transporting natural gas last month. The post Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review appeared first on Cardinal News.
Helping refugees build their new lives in Virginia — starting with a driver’s license
This story was reported by Next City. In the longer term, urbanists advocate for walkable, bikeable cities with robust public transportation and affordable housing close to high-quality employment opportunities. But in the meantime, refugees and immigrants newly arriving in the U.S. need to get to their jobs, schools, grocery stores...
44 animals seized from one home in Carrollton
CARROLLTON, Va. (WAVY) — Authorities took a shocking 44 animals away from one home on Smith’s Neck Road in Carrollton Wednesday afternoon. The Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office said the search warrant for the seizure came after they received multiple tips of animal breeding and selling by the homeowner. They said most of the […]
Hampton Sheriff’s Office opens center to help former inmates upon release from jail
HAMPTON — Sheriff Karen Bowden has for years wanted to do more to prevent formerly incarcerated individuals from sliding back into a life of crime. On Thursday, she unveiled her solution. The Sheriff’s Office launched a new initiative to help incarcerated individuals leaving jail reintegrate into the community. It’s called the Sheriff’s Transition and Reentry Center — the STAR Center — and ...
James River gets a “C” grade for health
The James River, for the 14th consecutive year, maintained the highest health score of any major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, according to the James River Association, a nonprofit that monitors and advocates for the river and its tributaries. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences recently released its 2023-24 Chesapeake Bay and Watershed […]
Pandemic relief dollars expire soon; here’s how Smithfield spent its share
Editor’s note: Over the next several weeks, The Smithfield Times will publish an overview of how each locality in our coverage area spent its allotted American Rescue Plan Act funds, which must be allocated by Dec. 31 of this year and spent by the end of 2026. A new water main serving Hardy Elementary School […]
Six St. Mary’s College Sailors Land on ICSA All-Academic Team
RESCUE, Va. – The Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) proudly announced the 2024 ICSA All-Academic Team Wednesday afternoon (July 24) and six members of the St. Mary's College of Maryland sailing earned a spot on the All-Academic Team. The ICSA All-Academic Team recognizes juniors and seniors who have participated as a competitor or alternate in seven regattas during the 2023-24 season and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 or higher. Madison Bashaw '24 (Newport Beach, Calif./Newport Harbor), Lily Flack '24 (Stonington, Conn./Marine Science Magnet), Dexter Mueller '24 (Takoma Park, Md./Montgomery Blair), junior Lillian Newman (Annapolis, Md./Broadneck), Rachel O'Neill...
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