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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 After the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter in February saying funding could be rescinded if schools don’t adhere to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, at least two Virginia universities have adjusted how they approach diversity, equity and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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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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Tragic Discovery in Martinsville: Couple Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
Martinsville, VA –(BTW21) March 11, 2025 A tragic event unfolded Tuesday night when Martinsville Police Officers conducted a well-being check at a residence located at 120 Park Street. The check was prompted by a concerning social media post made by the resident, James Michael Tucker, 53, who indicated that...
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Roanoke woman pleads guilty to pandemic-era PPP loan fraud scheme
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A Roanoke woman is facing up to thirty years in prison for a pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program fraud scheme. PPP loans were Covid-19 pandemic relief given out to small businesses. Federal court records show that in 2021, Jai’meka Michelle Austin and a co-conspirator decided to get fake business loans for other […]
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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...
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New FDA rules change drug policy for rescue units
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — If you’ve ever called an ambulance to your house, you know they keep a kit full of medications and anything they need with them so they’re ready to respond to any crisis. Fire and rescue departments across Virginia, though, are having to make changes to the way they store and […]
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Roanoke woman describes close call with a burglar who attempted to break into her property
ROANOKE, Va. – Early Monday morning, Karen Willaims was just getting into her house when she got the alert on her phone that her doorbell camera had picked up on something. What she saw gave her a major shock. “I was going into my house, it was 9:20, my...
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Roanoke Police in search of missing 23-year-old woman
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police are requesting the public’s assistance searching for a missing 23-year-old woman. Tiffany Hoose is described as 5’6″ and 180 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, according to Roanoke Police. Police say she was last reported seen Friday, March 7 on Kentucky Ave NW in Roanoke.
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Va. Department of Forestry offers incentive for clearing out invasive pear trees
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The callery pear is an invasive tree that threatens ecosystems in the United States, and the Virginia Department of Forestry has a Callery Exchange Program that encourages the removal of the invasive trees to reduce their spread. Kaitlin DeWitt, invasive species coordinator for the Virginia DOF...
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Walmart shoppers urged to check bank accounts after info-stealing device uncovered at store – the ‘red flag’ to look for
WALMART shoppers have been warned about a dangerous device that steals consumer data. There’s a glaring red flag that Walmart customers should look out for when shopping. A Romanian man, Florin Doroiman, has been arrested after several card skimming devices were found at multiple Walmart locations, as reported by ABC’s Virginia affiliate, WSET-TV. Skimming devices […]
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No injuries reported in Christiansburg nursing home fire
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in a fire at Spring Oak Senior Living Sunday, March 9, according to Christiansburg officials. First responders were dispatched at 3:44 p.m. to reports of a fire at Spring Oak Senior Living, according to officials. The fire started at the exterior before...