Virginia produce growers awaiting availability of new warehouse

Joanne Jones, Taylor Brown, Richard Baker, Lorrie Baron, Michael Carwile, Brick Goldman, Bill Tiver, and Aaron Puckette are members of the Southside Virginia Fruit and Producers Association. (Photo by Michelle Greene Dean) CULLEN, Va. — A group of produce …

Virginia Giuffre’s family launch fundraiser as estate will take ‘years’ to carve up despite £12m Andrew settlement

VIRGINIA Giuffre's family have paid touching tributes and launched a fundraiser to create a public memorial for the Prince Andrew's sex abuse accuser. It comes just days after Giuffre was tragically found dead at her remote farmhouse, an hour north …

5 people charged in fatal shooting of Virginia Beach 20-year-old

VIRGINIA BEACH — Police on Friday announced five people were apprehended and subsequently charged in connection to the April 4 killing of a 20-year-old Virginia Beach man. The man, Joshua Rice, died on the scene from gunshot wounds at the 400 block of …

Virginia passes speed assistance systems for reckless driving convictions

Virginia passes speed assistance systems for reckless driving convictions By Teresa Moss on May 2, 2025 Announcements | Legal Virginia has passed legislation that gives judges the authority to order intelligent speed assistance (ISA) systems on the …

West Virginia announces April revenue exceeds estimates by $136 Million

BECKLEY – In April, West Virginia collected nearly $643.8 million in General Revenue Fund, exceeding estimates by $136 million and increasing by 1.4% compared to last year, as reported by the Department of Revenue on Thursday. This surplus was mainly due …

Virginia advocates react to Trump administration decision to end $1B school mental health grants

The funding is part of a bipartisan gun violence bill signed by President Biden in 2022, which the current administration says are not advancing their priorities. The administration says the grant programs, which impact schools nationwide including …

West Virginia Highlights Mental Health Resources During Awareness Month

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH), is spotlighting vital mental health services available to residents across the state. …

General Dynamics Wins $12B US Navy Deal for Two More Virginia-Class Subs

General Dynamics has secured a $12.4-billion contract to support the production of two additional Virginia-class attack submarines for the US Navy. The deal, which was originally slated for award in 2024, will cover SSN-812 (USS Baltimore) and SSN-813 (USS …

University president, Caperton Furnitureworks owner talk state of business, entrepreneurial spirit in West Virginia

SHEPHERDSTOWN — “I’m going to brag about our students a bit,” said Shepherd University President Mary Hendrix, as she spoke on a panel during the Country Roads Angel Network annual meeting in the Bavarian Inn on Wednesday. Hendrix went on to describe …

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