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Covington City Council work session to be cancelled
The Covington City Council work session will be cancelled on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. This will allow everyone to attend the 2024 National Night Out and support Police, Fire and Rescue with Community Partnership at the City’s Main Street Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend! The post Covington City Council work session to be cancelled appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Grief Support Session at First Christian Church in Covington on Tuesday, July 30
A grief support session sponsored by Connections Plus Health Care + Hospice will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in the Family Life Center of First Christian Church, Covington. The session will begin at 6:00 PM and is open to anyone going through the grief journey. Bill Gilliland, area minister and hospice chaplain/grief counselor, […] The post Grief Support Session at First Christian Church in Covington on Tuesday, July 30 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
District five challenger Susan Crowder making a run at Covington City Council
“I just want my chance to make Covington even greater” was her opening statement, but when meeting with District 5 challenger Susan Crowder you can’t help but see her commitment in every comment she makes. Her excitement and genuine positive attitude towards the things she sees as possible is contagious. She’s informed about how things […] The post District five challenger Susan Crowder making a run at Covington City Council appeared first on The Virginian Review.
DC woman faces felony charge for escape of Virginia prisoner
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — A woman from the District is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate. VDOC announced Friday that Sasha Castillo was charged with Persons aiding escape of a prisoner. The indictment stemmed from the escape of inmate Naseem Isaiah Roulack, who […]
What’s Next: 2024 Presidential Election
Washington (DC News Now) — With the announcement of Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up, how does this change the dynamic of the 2024 presidential race? Larry Sabato, Director of the Unversity of Virginia’s Center for Politics shares his reaction to the change and what this could mean for Virginia.
Gas Prices Hold Steady as Summer Ends
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After a turbulent summer, gas prices are set to remain steady as July ends and August begins. AAA’s Mid-Atlantic spokesperson, Morgan Dean, reports that the national average rose by only 2 cents last week, currently at $3.52 per gallon. In the Charlottesville area, the price of a gallon of gas stands at $3.43, just a penny higher than it was at this time last year.
Pinpoint Weather: Pleasant weekend ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Slightly less humid air will move into the region this weekend. Rain chances are small, but a very isolated shower or storm is possible in the mountains. Any rain will be light with less than a tenth of an inch expected. Many areas will receive...
When is Virginia’s sales tax holiday?
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Virginia’s three-day sales tax holiday kicks off on the first Friday in August – meaning you have just one week to take stock of what you and your family might need as the upcoming school year and fall season approaches. The weekend starts Friday, Aug. 2, at 12:01 a.m. and […]
U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access
Virginia was the first in the nation to submit a proposal and plans for a share of $42.5 million. The post U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Department of Health employee embezzles more than $4M in fraud scheme
A former employee who funneled millions of dollars from the Virginia Department of Health into a fake business account pled guilty Thursday to the scheme. Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, of Midlothian, faced charges including mail fraud, federal program theft and tax evasion. In total, Harrell received $4,337,395 in funds obtained illegally.
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