Proper Turkey Cooking Key to Safe Thanksgiving Meal
Home cooks should follow safety guidelines when preparing that Thanksgiving turkey tomorrow…
Read MoreVirginia Tech Hires James Franklin as Highest Paid Football Coach in State
Virginia Tech has announced James Franklin as its new head football coach, with a contract averaging over $8 million per year through 2030. The five-year deal guarantees at least $41.75 million, climbing to more than $13 million in 2030, not including performance bonuses for national titles or TV ratings. Franklin, recently dismissed by Penn State […]
Read MoreVirginia Legislator Probes State Police Spending
Democratic Senator Adam Ebbin of Alexandria has launched a review of Virginia State Police finances, seeking details on how the agency has been using its budget. Ebbin says the probe aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the state’s largest law enforcement agency. The inquiry comes amid broader concerns over staffing, diversity, and resource allocation […]
Read MoreVCU Health Names Josh Hammond President of Tappahannock Hospital
Josh Hammond will officially become president of VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital on Dec. 7, after serving as interim leader since June. Hammond will manage daily operations and clinical services while guiding strategic initiatives for the hospital serving the Northern Neck region. He brings 14 years of healthcare leadership experience, including previous roles at VCU Health […]
Read MoreMissing Virginia High School Coach Now Charged With Child Pornography
We recently told you about the search for a missing Virginia football coach. Well, today we have an update in what is turning out to be an even stranger case. Wise County, Virginia authorities have filed 10 charges against 29 year old Travis Turner, head football coach at Union High School in that Western Virginia […]
Read MoreTappahannock Man Sentenced Two Years For Cocaine Distribution
A Tappahannock man has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing a Schedule I or II controlled substance. The conviction stems from a June 2024 cocaine sale monitored by the Chesapeake Bay Narcotics Task Force. 29 year old Ranaz Tremaine Newbill will serve supervised probation for up to five years […]
Read MoreGloucester Shelter Seeks Host Sites for Winter Night Program
Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team, or GUEST, is seeking four additional host sites to operate its winter night shelter from Dec. 1 through March 30. The program rotates weekly among churches or civic organizations, providing beds, meals, and supervision for those in need. The group says demand is expected to rise due to higher housing […]
Read MoreAAA Projects Record Thanksgiving Travel Across US
AAA says nearly 82 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles over the Thanksgiving holiday, up 1.6 million from last year. Most, about 73 million, will drive, with peak car rentals in many major hub cities. Air travel is expected for 6 million passengers, while nearly 2.5 million will take buses, trains, or cruises. […]
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