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Virginia man, N.C. child dead in two separate crashes on Memorial Day weekend

Crystal Graham

Published date: May 29, 2024 | 11:07 am

Separate crashes in Dinwiddie County resulted in two fatalities over Memorial Day weekend.

Knights of Columbus granted permission to hold Memorial Day Mass, lawsuit dropped

Rebecca Barnabi

Published date: May 23, 2024 | 6:09 pm

The National Park Service relented and will allow the Petersburg Knights of Columbus to hold its annual Memorial Day Mass on May 27.

Petersburg: Park Service denies Knights of Columbus request to hold Memorial Day Mass

Rebecca Barnabi

Published date: May 23, 2024 | 3:27 pm

For more than 60 years, the Petersburg Knights of Columbus have held a Memorial Day Mass in a national cemetery.

VDOT to lift lane closures, suspend work zones for Memorial Day weekend travel

Rebecca Barnabi

Published date: May 17, 2024 | 11:48 am

One of the busiest travel times of the year is coming up with the Memorial Day weekend, and VDOT wants to make your trip a safe one.

Gas prices inch higher following busy Memorial Day travel weekend

Chris Graham

Published date: May 30, 2023 | 10:06 am

Gas prices are up nearly three cents a gallon nationwide as people are back home from a busy Memorial Day travel weekend.

U.S. Army veteran: Memorial Day more than picnics and parades, it’s about unity

Crystal Graham

Published date: May 26, 2023 | 4:38 pm

Given the partisan divide in our country, one expert thinks we should give the Memorial Day holiday more visibility.

Rain, heavy traffic could impact drivers in Virginia this Memorial Day weekend

Crystal Graham

Published date: May 26, 2023 | 11:30 am

The Virginia State Police is encouraging drivers to be prepared before hitting the roads for Memorial Day weekend.

AAA: Gas prices continue to rise heading into Memorial Day travel weekend

Chris Graham

Published date: May 25, 2023 | 3:25 pm

Gas prices are up with the expected surge in demand heading into the Memorial Day weekend, with AAA pegging the average price at the pump for a gallon of unleaded at $3.57 on Thursday, up four cents over the past week.

Grilling this Memorial Day weekend? Get expert tips for healthy cooking

Crystal Graham

Published date: May 25, 2023 | 2:04 pm

For those who choose to fire up the grill, a Virginia Tech expert offers advice to make sure your long weekend isn’t ruined by a foodborne illness.

Man grilling food outside in the rain with umbrella

Weather on Memorial Day weekend? In Virginia, cool, wet conditions expected

Crystal Graham

Published date: May 24, 2023 | 11:30 am

Showers and lower than normal temperatures in the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia will likely dampen the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

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