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Arrest of Virginia tourist in Turks and Caicos for carrying ammunition prompts plea from Gov. Youngkin
Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a letter along with the governors of Oklahoma and Pennsylvania in a plea for mercy towards the Americans facing prison sentences in Turks and Caicos on charges of carrying ammunition, one of whom being Virginia man Tyler Wenrich.
Masters champ Scottie Scheffler arrested ahead of PGA Championship then tees off hours later
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was detained by police Friday morning for not following police instructions during a traffic jam that followed a traffic fatality involving a pedestrian, ESPN reported.
At least 4 killed in severe storms in Houston; power knocked out in Texas, Louisiana
Fast-moving thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings, downing trees and knocking out power to more than 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area.
Chaos erupts in hearing as Greene, Ocasio-Cortez clash over ‘fake eyelashes’ jibe at Crockett
A House Oversight Committee hearing devolved into chaos Thursday night as Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) clashed after the firebrand Republican accused Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) of wearing “fake eyelashes.”
Clinic to offer Henrico residents water-testing for potential harmful contaminants
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will offer a three-part clinic to help residents test the water in their wells, springs and cisterns for potentially harmful contaminants.
USPS Postmaster General pauses plans to consolidate facilities following letter by US Senators
The USPS Postmaster General agreed to pause the movement of processing operations as part of a plan to consolidate facilities, following a letter from United States Senators expressing concerns about delayed mail.
Support childhood cancer programs with 19th annual 5K and Walk at The Diamond
During the 19th annual ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation 5K and Walk, participants will celebrate the triumphs and promise for those now living cancer-free -- as well as mourn the young lives lost to a cruel disease. Among the supporters will be many of the healthcare workers who work around the clock to care for their child patients.
ESPN: Scottie Scheffler arrested after allegedly attempting to drive around traffic caused by crash outside Valhalla Golf Club
Scottie Scheffler, a professional golfer competing in the PGA Tour, has been arrested after the vehicle he was in allegedly attempted to drive around traffic caused by a crash that killed a pedestrian outside of Valhalla Golf Club Friday morning, according to ESPN.
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