
Warner, Kaine announce $4.1M for Virginia Health Centers
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $4,138,947 in federal funding to help support health centers across the Commonwealth.

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $4,138,947 in federal funding to help support health centers across the Commonwealth.

More than 100 years ago, health officials urged Americans to protect their country by wearing masks. Face coverings help prevent the spread of a deadly flu strain, the experts said. In response, cities and counties across the nation mandated mask use. Residents could face fines or jail time if they didn’t follow the law in some places.

Gov. Ralph Northam, First Lady Pamela Northam, and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Director and CEO Alex Nyerges today announced 40 Virginia artists who will receive $5,000 grants through a special program to help visual artists impacted by COVID-19.

Backyard gardeners, beware: tomato plants have become collateral damage in the government’s war on drugs, especially marijuana.

Virginia gas prices have risen 6.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.06/gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 4,081 stations.

AARP announced four Virginia organizations will receive 2020 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest number of grantees to date with more than $2.4 million awarded among 184 organizations nationwide.

Eleven Virginia employers have been honored for their commitment to hiring Virginia military veterans, transitioning services members, and their spouses.

Localized flooding resulting from significant rainfall last night in Staunton had major impacts on the Wharf District along Byers Street, where several establishments experienced high water conditions.

The Appomattox is the largest tributary on the tidal portion of the James River, originating near Appomattox Courthouse where Confederate Gen. Robert Lee surrendered to U.S. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in 1865.

FCS All-American safety D’Angelo Amos and defensive lineman Adeeb Atariwa are adapting well at UVA after transferring from JMU earlier this month, coach Bronco Mendenhall said on Friday.
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