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Virginia Fern Harmon Faulkner Shaw
Daily Journal - Missouri
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August 27, 2025
It is with deep heartbreak that we share the passing of Virginia Fern Harmon Faulkner Shaw, known as Jimmy to most, Mom to two daughters, Granny to two grandsons and four great grandchildren, and Gungenny to one granddaughter. An avid gardener and...
Virginia Beach School Board hold special meeting in wake of health insurance lawsuit
WVEC - Virginia
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After over 100 employees of VBCPS sued the superintendent, the school board is hosting a meeting tonight to answer questions about their health insurance policies. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach School Board is hosting a meeting on...
Top Virginia Senator Wants To Legalize Marijuana Sales To Offset Trump’s Federal Spending Cuts
Marijuana Moment
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August 27, 2025
A top Democratic Virginia senator says the state should move forward with legalizing recreational marijuana sales—in part to offset the Trump administration’s cuts to federal spending in support of states. While the legislature has twice passed...
Swimming prohibited in parts of Virginia Beach
WWBT - Virginia
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August 27, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WWBT) - A swimming advisory is now in effect for parts of Virginia Beach. Officials said the advisory extends from the Oceanfront Area from 22nd Street to 37th Street, as well as Aqua Lane to the surfing side at the end of...
With open arms: An overview of Virginia Tech’s student wellness resources
The Collegiate Times - Virginia
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Transitioning from high school to college is a momentous journey that can be filled with just as much stress as excitement. Adjusting to an evolving workload, newfound independence and navigating social life can create feelings of stress and...
AARP Virginia to host free webinars about healthy living, Social Security, more in September
Henrico Citizen - Virginia
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AARP Virginia is rolling out a series of free online programs in September designed to help older adults and their families live healthier, more informed lives. The lineup ranges from budget-friendly cooking demonstrations and at-home fitness...
Surveillance photos show emaciated dog abandoned at Virginia clinic; investigation underway
FOX 5 DC - Maryland
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - A felony animal cruelty investigation is underway in Prince William County after a severely emaciated dog was found abandoned in a cage outside a Manassas animal clinic. What we know: The discovery was made by clinic...
Rita Ann Brown, 85, of Virginia Beach
Williamsburg Yorktown Daily - Virginia
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August 27, 2025
Brown, Rita A. (MacLellan), 85, sang her last tune on Aug 23, 2025 at her home in Virginia Beach. Known as the life of the party, Rita lived each day with laughter, love, and an open seat at the table. Despite being in hospice for over 2 years,...
Shane Beamer: South Carolina ‘pretty healthy’ as game week arrives
On3
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August 27, 2025
Game week has officially arrived for South Carolina’s season opener against Virginia Tech and head coach Shane Beamer was of course asked at his weekly press conference if there was anyone new on the injury report or that might miss time for other...
Swimming prohibited at Virginia Beach Oceanfront due to unsafe bacteria levels
WVEC - Virginia
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Swimming is not allowed along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and in Croatan due to high bacteria levels. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A portion of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Croatan beaches is closed to swimmers due to bacteria levels, according to...
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Man Tells Sister No One Can Touch His Newborns — Then She Finds a Video of Other Family Members Holding Them By Virginia Chamlee
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW A woman says her brother recently expressed a rule that no one can carry or touch his newborn twins But thanks to an accidental text message, she realized the rule might not apply to everyone in the family Now, she writes that she and...
Virginia Beach police ID man killed in DUI wreck involving wrong-way driver
The Virginian-Pilot
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August 27, 2025
A wrong-way driver has been charged in a crash that killed a man in Virginia Beach last week. Around 2:20 a.m. on Aug. 23, Virginia Beach police officers responded to a crash in the 600 block of London Bridge Road, according to a release....
Mountain of oyster shells helps Chesapeake Bay health, marks major milestone
47 ABC - WMDT - Maryland
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August 27, 2025
SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. – Oysters may be divisive for diners, but for watermen, local wildlife, and Maryland’s economy, they’re essential to everyday life. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Oyster Recovery Partnership, and other...
Autism-related hospitalizations nearly double in Virginia as Centra expands local services and support
WDBJ7 - Virginia
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August 27, 2025
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A new statewide analysis shows hospitalizations for patients with autism nearly doubled in Virginia over the past four years. When Cami Smith’s son Westin was first diagnosed with autism in kindergarten, she says it left...
A pilgrimage across five counties in Northern Virginia
Arlington Catholic Herald - Virginia
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Why would someone walk approximately 60 miles from Warrenton to Arlington during the peak of summer? The reasons varied among the 15 individuals gathered early on the morning of Aug. 6 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Warrenton, but the...
Audit finds instability in MT program that monitors medical providers with substance use disorders
Associated Press
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August 27, 2025
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A chaotic two-year transition between contractors tasked with monitoring impaired Montana medical providers may have allowed some of those professionals to practice without oversight, a Legislative Audit Division report...
Swimming prohibited at parts of Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Croatan due to bacteria
The Virginian-Pilot
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August 27, 2025
Part of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Croatan beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels, according to the city of Virginia Beach. Swimming is prohibited. The Oceanfront from 22nd-37th streets and Croatan from Aqua Lane to the surfing side...
Virginia football position preview 2025: Linebackers
Streaking the Lawn - Virginia
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August 27, 2025
Of the three major position groups on the Virginia defense last year, the linebackers were the clear strength. While Tony Elliott and his staff revamped both the front end and the back end with transfer acquisitions this offseason, the returning...
Driver flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries following I-81 crash
WHSV-TV - Virginia
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August 27, 2025
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - One of multiple drivers involved in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 on Wednesday was flown to UVA Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, according to city officials. Virginia State Police is investigating...
Claude Moore Scholars Continues to Expand Medical Job Opportunities
Loudoun Now - Virginia
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August 27, 2025
It started with notes taken on a restaurant napkin in 2005. Today, the Claude Moore Scholars Program has helped some 35,000 students in 56 Virginia school divisions and 14 community colleges begin careers in health and medical fields. And it is...