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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...
N.J. teen charged in fatal shooting awaiting extradition from Virginia
A 15-year-old was taken into custody in Virginia as part of an investigation into a fatal shooting of a man in Trenton earlier this month, officials announced Thursday. The Trenton teen, whose identity was not released, was charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and one count of second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.
With a new Chair and new members, the VCCS State Board is off and running for the new fiscal year
“I’m excited to lead such a talented and dedicated board.” Terri Thompson presided over the VCCS State Board for the first time as Chair. when the panel met in Richmond July 18. The citizen board is the governing body for Virginia’s Community Colleges. “Having members from different regions, different professions and different points of view provides a strong team to lead our colleges as we pursue our new Strategic Plan,” said Thompson.
Virginia's latest viral highway sign: "ALL Y'ALL NEED TO SLOW DOWN"
For anyone still debating whether Virginia is the South, just look at our highway signs.The latest to go viral is telling drivers that "ALL Y'ALL NEED TO SLOW DOWN.""Virginia fed up," said an X user, whose Wednesday post has been viewed over a million times.VDOT in Northern Virginia responded with a Taylor Swift GIF of her looking smug.The big picture: People are seeing them everywhere from NoVa to Chesapeake and Bristol to Richmond.VDOT spokesperson Jessica Cowardin tells Axios it's part of a national speeding prevention campaign that uses "unique messaging."Yes, but: Virginia's highway signs have been the best in the game for a minute.VPM news editor Meghin Moore captured one in 2021 that said "2 MUCH TURKEY? SEAT BELTS S T R E T C H."And let's not forget "DRIVING FAST AND FURIOUS? THAT'S LUDACRIS."What's next: Friday's the last day all y'all might see the viral sign while driving, but if you miss it, there's always this bumper sticker from Amazon to hold you over.
Photo of the Day: Wheelie on Film
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Thursday is Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen benefitting Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Today, July 25th, is Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen, a day dedicated to supporting the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR). When customers purchase a Blizzard treat at participating Dairy Queen locations in the Richmond area, $1 or more from each sale will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals to support CHoR.
What makes StormTracker8 Richmond’s most accurate forecast?
StormTracker8 has been named Richmond's most accurate forecast for the seventh year in a row. Meteorologists Matt DiNardo and John Bernier sat down with WeatheRate founder and president Bruce Fixman to find out more.
Starting QB is up in the air at UVA; Could both play vs Richmond?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The most intriguing question about Virginia’s football program, at least in my mind, when arriving at the ACC Football Kickoff this week was about the Cavaliers’ quarterback situation. Tony Muskett, the fifth-year veteran, won the starting job in training camp last August when he...
Virginia residents continue to volunteer for hurricane relief operations in Texas
A Danville nonprofit is still assisting victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. God’s Pit Crew volunteers have been dispatched to Houston, Texas, for nearly two weeks to assist with much-needed relief work. “It was only a category one hurricane, but it caused significant damage in this area,” said...
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