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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...
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...
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...
Suspects in Rite Aid Pharmacy robbery in Ashland in custody after pursuit to Columbus
Several suspects in a robbery at 7:34 p.m. Wednesday at Rite Aid Pharmacy, 419 Claremont Ave., Ashland, were in custody after a pursuit that ended on Interstate 270 near Cemetery Road in Columbus. Ashland Police responded to a robbery at Rite Aid where witnesses said three males fled the scene on foot and...
2.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Powhatan
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A 2.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Powhatan early Thursday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake happened around 2:22 a.m. The epicenter was in Powhatan, not too far from Route 60. The USGS says the earthquake was felt as far as 32.3 miles west of...
Farmers and rural residents reminded to get a checkup from the neck up
RICHMOND,VA (VR) — In lieu of some daunting statistics about mental health issues among farmers and rural communities, farm groups are reminding farmers of the many resources available to them. “The human body is amazing,” said Jeremy Daubert, a Virginia Cooperative Extension agent in the Shenandoah Valley. “We are designed to handle stress, and we […] The post Farmers and rural residents reminded to get a checkup from the neck up appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Ann Beretta to release live album of final show
Ann Beretta have announced that they will be releasing a live album documenting their final show as a band. It was recorded at Richmond Music Hall in Richmond, Virginia on June 10, 2023 and three tracks - “Better Medicine”, “The Real America” (ft. Thomas Barnett) and “Forever Family” are available digitally now. The Last Songs - Live is available physically now via DCPC Live. Ann Beretta released their split with Blacklist Royals and their album RISE in 2022. Check out the songs below.
Children living in Gilpin Court push for speed bumps and crosswalks
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - One by one, 9 to 12-year-olds braved the podium Monday night, requesting council members to put traffic calming measures in their community. “I think we need a speed bump because people could get hurt, injured or put in the hospital by trying to get to the garden.” said one child part of Community Unity in Action. The local non-profit Kinfolk manages the project.
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....
Blue Sky Fund; Outdoors Without Judgement
In a world where everything in our lives seems to revolve around a screen, a local nonprofit seeks to remind kids of a place where they can connect with themselves and others free of judgment: their backyard!. Blue Sky Fund has been holding true to its mission of providing transformative...
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