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Virginia National Guard soldiers honor D-Day heroes in Normandy

WVEC - Virginia ·

Virginia National Guard Soldiers honored D-Day heroes at Omaha Beach's dawn ceremony. NORMANDY, France — Virginia National Guard Soldiers stood in silent formation Friday morning as the sun broke over Omaha Beach, paying tribute to the heroes who...

Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India plane crash renews concerns after a string of other crashes

Associated Press · June 12, 2025

At least 240 people were killed when an Air India plane crashed Thursday into a medical school shortly after takeoff. It was the latest in a long list of aviation disasters this year. One passenger survived the crash but everyone else aboard the...

Police warn of apparent child abduction attempt on Virginia Tech campus

WDBJ7 - Virginia · June 12, 2025

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech Police are investigating a possible attempted abduction. Just before 7 p.m. June 11, 2025, the Virginia Tech Police Department received a report that the driver of a van had stopped in the road near 175 West...

NCIS seeking woman missing from Virginia naval station

KVEO - Texas · June 10, 2025

by: KWKT Staff Posted: Jun 10, 2025 / 04:02 PM CDT Updated: Jun 10, 2025 / 04:02 PM CDT (FOX 44) – The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is seeking information related to the disappearance of U.S Navy Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz. The...

Virginia awards $2M for local tourism marketing programs

Prince William Reporter - Virginia · June 9, 2025

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the allocation of over $2 million in matching grant funds to 197 local tourism programs across Virginia. The funding is provided through the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Marketing Leverage Program,...

ELNA VIRGINIA HARDEE JONES

St. Mary Now - Louisiana · June 12, 2025

Elna Virginia Hardee Jones, 84, peacefully gained her angel wings at her home in Thibodaux, LA with her devoted daughters by her side on June 4, 2025. Elna was born to Cecil Marvin Hardee, Sr. and Edna Virginia Boothe Hardee in St. Augustine,...

World Rugby have changed law to reduce the number of ‘foreign-born’ Lions

Ruck · June 17, 2025

Lions legend Willie John McBride has hit out at the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad, blasting the inclusion of too many foreign-born players. The iconic second-row, who famously captained the tourists to a historic series win over South Africa in...

Blue Ridge Parkway travel comes with detours as summer repairs continue

BPR News - North Carolina · June 12, 2025

The shift into summer means open roads and mountain views — but also orange cones and detour signs along the Blue Ridge Parkway, where repairs from Hurricane Helene are still underway. The Parkway stretches 469 miles, running from Virginia into...

Virginia awards $2M in grants for local tourism initiatives

Henrico Times - Virginia · June 9, 2025

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that over $2 million in matching grant funds will be distributed to 197 local tourism programs across Virginia. These grants are part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Marketing Leverage Program,...

Dale City truck-only rest area on I-95 to remain open during paving

Old Dominion News - Virginia · June 17, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation has announced that the Dale City Truck-Only Safety Rest Area South, located at mile marker 154 along southbound I-95 just before Route 234/Dumfries Road (Exit 152), will undergo daytime concrete paving....

Sailor missing from Virginia's Naval Station Norfolk found dead

NBC News · June 12, 2025

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Sailor missing from Virginia's Naval Station Norfolk found dead 01:47 UP NEXT Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola speaks out after split verdict...

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North Completes Major Renovation, Delivering a Fresh Experience for Today’s Traveler

Hospitality Net · June 12, 2025

Sanford, FL – Newport Hospitality Group is proud to announce the completion of a full-scale renovation at the Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North in Sanford, Florida. Managed by Newport and owned by André Hickman, President of I-4 Properties, Inc.,...

Virginia is a top ICE partner as immigration protests grow

The Center Square · June 9, 2025

(The Center Square) – As national protests intensify over immigration enforcement and deportations, new data shows Virginia is a leading state partnering with federal immigration authorities. Virginia now has over 20 active or pending 287(g)...

Top Adventures to Try This Summer 2025

The Good Men Project - California · June 18, 2025

— As the summer of 2025 heats up, Americans everywhere are searching for thrilling experiences to make the most of sunny days and balmy nights. Whether you’re craving the adrenaline of skydiving near me, or a calm evening with your toes in the...

Forest Service confirms laurel wilt in 2 ENC counties; redbay ambrosia beetles to blame

WCTI - North Carolina ·

A disease of red bay and other plants in the laurel family, laurel wilt, was confirmed by the N.C. Forest Service and detected on private property in Beaufort and Greene counties, joining the 21 total counties where the tree-killing disease has...

This is 1 of the biggest cybersecurity mistakes you can make at an airport, experts warn

AOL ·

damircudic/Getty Images A young woman using her mobile phone in an airport lounge. Key Takeaway Cybersecurity experts are aligned that travelers should avoid public Wi-Fi at airports. Keep reading to learn why it's such a big risk and how to...

Virginia Beach cleared 100 homeless encampments in the last year

The Virginian-Pilot · June 9, 2025

VIRGINIA BEACH — Since spring of last year, a team of city departments have cleared 100 encampments where homeless people had set up makeshift shelters. Twenty individuals living in the encampments were connected to shelter and as many as 10 were...

Hometown Radio Interview: Previewing Williamsburg Live 2025 With The Virginia Arts Festival[AUDIO]

Williamsburg Yorktown Daily - Virginia · June 12, 2025

Alli Pereira from the Virginia Arts Festival stopped by the 92.3 FM The Tide studio to preview this year's Williamsburg Live. The three-day music festival returns to the lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg June 20-22, and tickets...

Me Less taps into faith and identity on “Transcended”

EARMILK ·

Me Less is back with his most spiritually charged release yet. “Transcended” is a bold and honest reflection of the Virginia Beach artist’s personal and creative transformation. Over a smooth, meditative beat produced by Benkasso, Me Less reflects...

Tatman Run Beach closed to swimming at Raystown Lake

Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania ·

The Tatman Run Beach is closed at Raystown Lake, Huntingdon, due to a high level of E. coli bacteria found in a recent water sample taken from the swimming area. The announcement was posted Wednesday on the Facebook page of the U.S. Army Corps of...