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Virginia State Veterinarian Issues Entry Permit for Santaโs Reindeer
Read full article: Virginia State Veterinarian Issues Entry Permit for Santaโs ReindeerSantaโs sleigh is cleared to enter Virginia on Dec. 24, thanks to an entry permit for his reindeer. Dr. Charlie Broaddus, state veterinarian with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) have approved Santaโs reindeer to deliver presents across the state.
Covingtonโs Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign seeks community support to meet fundraising goal
Read full article: Covingtonโs Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign seeks community support to meet fundraising goalWith Christmas fast approaching, The Salvation Army in Covington, Virginia, is urging the community to help meet its annual fundraising goal for the Red Kettle Campaign.
Governor Youngkin issues statement on mysterious drone sightings in Virginia
Read full article: Governor Youngkin issues statement on mysterious drone sightings in VirginiaVirginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a statement regarding the mysterious drone sightings that have been reported in the Commonwealth.
Man arrested following sex trafficking investigation out of Lynchburg
Read full article: Man arrested following sex trafficking investigation out of LynchburgA man was arrested following a sex trafficking investigation conducted by the Lynchburg Police Department and the Virginia State Police, LPD said.
Frigid weather ahead for Southwest and Central Virginia: Hereโs what to expect
Read full article: Frigid weather ahead for Southwest and Central Virginia: Hereโs what to expectStay updated with the weather changes in Southwest and Central Virginia as a clipper system approaches, bringing cold temperatures and potential snow showers.
Hereโs where you can donate to Toys for Tots in Virginia this holiday season
Read full article: Hereโs where you can donate to Toys for Tots in Virginia this holiday seasonIf youโre looking to bring holiday cheer to children in need, there will be several donation sites across Virginia for Toys for Tots.
Nearly 500 schools in Virginia awarded $12 million in school security equipment grants
Read full article: Nearly 500 schools in Virginia awarded $12 million in school security equipment grantsClose to 500 schools and nearly 100 school divisions across the Commonwealth have been awarded $12 million in school security equipment grants, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Solar advocates are growing concerned over Appalachian Power proposal
Read full article: Solar advocates are growing concerned over Appalachian Power proposalThe SW Virginia power giant says solar panel owners earn too much credit for their excess electricity, which unfairly shifts costs onto other customers.
Jennings has 3 TDs as No. 13 SMU routs Virginia 33-7 to clinch a spot in the ACC title game
Read full article: Jennings has 3 TDs as No. 13 SMU routs Virginia 33-7 to clinch a spot in the ACC title gameKevin Jennings threw for a career-high 323 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 13 SMU clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by routing Virginia 33-7.
Former acting Director of Lynchburg Community Corrections indicted by Federal Grand Jury
Read full article: Former acting Director of Lynchburg Community Corrections indicted by Federal Grand JuryA Federal Grand Jury has indicted the former acting Director of Lynchburg Community Corrections and one of the men she was supervising.
Man charged in abduction, murder of missing woman in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Man charged in abduction, murder of missing woman in Pittsylvania CountyA man has been arrested and is facing felony charges for the abduction and murder of a missing woman, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
Read full article: Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equalityDemocratic lawmakers who wield control of the Virginia Legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including becoming the first Southern state to expand constitutional protections for abortion access.
Market on Melrose Opens in Northwest Roanoke, Providing Much-Needed Resource for the Community
Read full article: Market on Melrose Opens in Northwest Roanoke, Providing Much-Needed Resource for the CommunityA new grocery store officially opened in Northwest Roanoke, offering fresh produce, quality meats, and name-brand grocery items to a neighborhood that has long struggled with access to healthy food.
Inspector general finds no fault in Park Police shooting of Virginia man in 2017
Read full article: Inspector general finds no fault in Park Police shooting of Virginia man in 2017A federal inspector general has exonerated two U.S. Park Police officers who fatally shot a Virginia man after a highway chase seven years ago.
CIA employee accused of leaking classified info on Israeli attack plans to face charges in Virginia
Read full article: CIA employee accused of leaking classified info on Israeli attack plans to face charges in VirginiaA CIA employee accused of leaking classified information assessing Israelโs earlier plans to attack Iran has been ordered by a federal judge to face felony charges in Virginia.
Gov. Youngkin unveils a new online one-stop information resource for Virginia Veterans
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin unveils a new online one-stop information resource for Virginia VeteransGov. Glenn Youngkin has announced the launch of the Virginia Veterans Network, a new online hub aiming to support military families and transitioning service members throughout the Commonwealth.
Louisa Countyโs earthquake memory spurs aid to Grayson County
Read full article: Louisa Countyโs earthquake memory spurs aid to Grayson CountyOne central Virginia county is paying it forward after they received help over 10 years ago when a historic east coast earthquake rocked their community. Now, Louisa County has set the example of supporting each other when tragedy hits.
The latter part of the weekend will see more clouds and the chance for some needed rain
Read full article: The latter part of the weekend will see more clouds and the chance for some needed rainStay updated on the latest weather conditions for Southwest and Central Virginia, including the impact of tropical storm Rafael Nala and local weather forecasts.