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757 Olympians: Great Bridge High grad Thompson Mann won a gold medal in swimming at the 1964 Games
The Olympics begin this week in Paris, and the opening ceremonies are Friday. Until then, we look back at some athletes from Hampton Roads who won gold on the world’s biggest stage. Earlier, we looked at Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker and Gabby Douglas. ___ Great Bridge High has produced standout athletes in a variety of sports, including a handful of first-round draft picks in baseball. But one ...
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...
Looming question over Chesapeake council member’s seat leads to rift between members
CHESAPEAKE — At least two City Council members are choosing not to participate in certain city business, such as closed sessions, as a legal question about Don Carey’s council seat lingers. A divided and tense vote at the July 9 council meeting tasked the City Attorney’s office with filing a writ of mandamus with the Circuit Court asking a judge to compel Carey to resign from his position as ...
Henrico man arrested, charged with DUI after state police say he almost hit troopers at crash scene
A Henrico County man was one of three people arrested during a pursuit and crash in Chesapeake on Sunday, with Virginia State Police saying he nearly hit state troopers while driving through that crash scene under the influence.
Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
Melfa woman given suspended sentences for illegally obtaining government pay
A Melfa woman was given suspended sentences after pleading guilty to felony charges of illegally obtaining nearly $13,000 from the Department of Medical Assistance Services in February 2022. Judge Lynwood Lewis accepted a plea agreement between Alicia LeClair, of the attorney general’s office, and 55-year-old Yvette M. White, of Dogwood...
Edenton Announces Interim Police Chief
EDENTON – The Town of Edenton and the Edenton Police Department are pleased to announce that Mr. George Robinson has been named Interim Police Chief, effective Aug. 1, 2024. While in Edenton, Interim Chief Robinson will step in to lead the police force amidst the retirement of Chief Henry A. King Jr, continuing Chief King’s legacy and upholding the same precedents and professional standards that have been put in place by his leadership. He will also assist the administration with the ongoing nationwide search for a permanent police chief.
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
Shore Major Boys suffer first loss of All-Star Tournament
The Shore Little League Major boys suffered their first defeat of the Virginia State Tournament in Louisa on Saturday, falling to Spotsylvania County 3-1. Wyatt Johnson got the nod on the mound for Shore, pitching a gutsy 2 innings before being relieved by Aiden Lewis. Johnson, Lewis and Chase Brady combined to scatter only 3 hits and 1 walk in yet another outstanding pitching performance by the Shore pitching staff.
Elected officials push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of the state's congressional delegation want a new pilot program allowing people to file their federal taxes for free to come to Virginia. And officials in Richmond want it, too. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is among the signatories of a letter that asks Governor Glenn Youngkin to support a new...
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 21, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 21, 2024, results for each game:. DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 3-8-6, FB: 7. Day: 6-0-9, FB: 9. Check Pick 3 payouts and...
DNC places billboard targeting JD Vance at VA rally
The Democratic National Committee is deploying a mobile billboard to hit Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance outside of his first solo rally in Radford, Va., highlighting his past remarks on abortion and his ties to the conservative governing agenda Project 2025.
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