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Suffolk approves surface mining on property that contains natural heritage site
Suffolk unanimously approved surface mining on a property in the southwestern part of the city. A roughly six-mile drive from the city of Franklin, part of the property is designated as a natural heritage site. City Council Member Timothy Johnson called the vote a “tough one.”. “Sometimes when you’re...
Things you need to know about the 99th Pony Swim
The 99th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction will take place Wednesday and Thursday. The weather forecast could affect the event with a 50% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm during the morning and early afternoon hours Wednesday. The Pony Swim – 12pm – 1pm window is when “slack...
Beltway crash in Virginia slows morning commute
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — The Wednesday morning commute could be a slow one for drivers in Virginia. That's because of a crash involving a tractor trailer on the inner loop of the Capital Beltway (I-495). Traffic officials first posted on social media about the crash around 2:30 a.m., and warned of an extended closure. Here's what we know.
Va. plans to create cell phone-free education guidelines. Developing them will be complex.
As concerns mount over student performance, echoed in an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia is developing policies and guidelines to restrict students’ use of cell phones during school hours. Some educators and advocates question the effort and believe that cell phone-free policies could be hard to enforce and may harm certain students. Research shows […] The post Va. plans to create cell phone-free education guidelines. Developing them will be complex. appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Hopkinson-Wood Headlines VaSID Women's Golf Selections
LEXINGTON, Va. - The Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) announced their 2023-24 College Division All-State women's golf teams, with Washington and Lee earning five honors, including first-year head coach Jane Hopkinson-Wood being named VaSID Coach of the Year. Hopkinson-Wood led the Generals to their sixth consecutive conference championship and secured...
Virginia Tech researchers explore genome of American chestnut tree with hopes for restoration
Virginia Tech researchers have collaborated with the American Chestnut Foundation to examine the genome of American chestnut trees, which may help restoration of the tree's population.
Norfolk sells former Greyhound station property for ‘Houndstooth’ redevelopment
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The former Greyhound station property off Brambleton Avenue in Downtown Norfolk has been sold to make way for a mixed-use, roughly 220-unit apartment building called “Houndstooth.”. Norfolk City Council voted unanimously (with Vice Mayor Martin Thomas Jr. abstaining on PH-3) on Tuesday to approve...
Smithfield no longer planning to demolish dam
Two years after reversing course on plans to demolish its Waterworks Road dam, Smithfield is in the process of renewing the earthen embankment’s state operating permit, according to Town Manager Michael Stallings. A state report from 2018 had classified the dam as a “significant” flooding hazard. Citing a 2020 report by the engineering firm Draper […]
Colonial Downs Adds Make-Up Date
Colonial Downs has added an extra day of live racing Sept. 4 to its meet to make up for the nine-race card which was cancelled July 12 due to severe weather and excessive rain fall in the New Kent area. The added card on Sept. 4 will kick off a...
Seventeen Cavaliers Set to Compete at Paris Olympics
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Seventeen current and former Virginia student-athletes are set to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Swimming and track & field each have six athletes competing, with two soccer players, two tennis players and one rower. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, July 26, but two...
Bestselling crime authors to host discussion at Yorktown Library
YORKTOWN – Crime fiction authors E. A. Aymar and LynDee Walker will host a lively conversation at the Yorktown Library on Saturday, July 27, at 1:00 p.m. The nationally-recognized writers will discuss their recent books and the current trends in the crime genre. An audience Q&A period will be included.
Multi-vehicle crash causes backup on HRBT
HAMPTON, Va. — A multi-vehicle crash at the Hampton Roads Bridge tunnel stopped traffic on Wednesday morning, the Virginia Department of Transportation said. Interstate 64 westbound lanes were closed as traffic was being detoured. I-64 west has since been reopened. VDOT said motorist should still expect delays in the...
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