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Virginia business owner sentenced to over 2 years in prison for role in multi-state catalytic converter theft conspiracy
A North Carolina scrap metal dealer and Emporia business owner was sentenced to over two years in prison for the part he played in a catalytic converter theft conspiracy that spanned multiple states.
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Veteran Opens Up About Being Fired from Hampton VA Medical Center By Trump: ‘I Was Blindsided’
Retired Army Staff Sergeant Alexzandria “Alex” Hunt says she was blindsided after being terminated from her position as a supply technician at the Hampton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The decision, which came on February 25, was reportedly based on her work performance, but Hunt believes it was...
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Virginia Spring Weather Update: Strong Storms, Heavy Rain Possible This Weekend Across Central and Southwest Virginia
Blacksburg, VA – A shift in spring weather will bring warm temperatures and increased storm chances across central and southwest Virginia this weekend. Residents should prepare for periods of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms, particularly on Saturday and Sunday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Blacksburg, strong...
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Multiple individuals sentenced in Virginia for defrauding pandemic unemployment program
Abingdon, Virginia – A federal investigation into fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims has resulted in the sentencing of five additional individuals this week in U.S. District Court in Abingdon. The scheme, which involved fraudulent filings through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), resulted in the theft of over $341,000 in relief funds meant for eligible recipients.
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UVA, GMU respond to Trump admin demands over diversity initiatives
This story was reported and written by VPM News. After the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter in February saying funding could be rescinded if schools don’t adhere to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, at least two Virginia universities have adjusted how they approach diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Darien Smith, Sheneice Smith Robbed Woman Of $130K+ In VA
The elaborate hoax started in March 2024, when the Woodbridge woman received a call from a man who claimed she had won a massive cash prize and a brand-new car—but first, she had to pay some fees to claim her winnings. Over the next several months, detectives say the...