Virginia governor vetoes bill to allow African American history courses to count toward graduation

Here's why Youngkin vetoed the bill. RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill Tuesday that would allow African American history courses to count toward graduation requirements. The bill would have allowed students to substitute World …

10 lesser-known facts about Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway on its 100th anniversary

A century on, Virginia Woolf’s novel, Mrs Dalloway, remains a profound meditation on time, memory, and human connection. Its stream-of-consciousness style and psychological depth continue to inspire writers and readers alike. In honour of the novel turning …

Body recovered after 12-year-old Virginia boy was swept away by floodwaters

Officials said they believe they have recovered the body of a 12-year-old Virginia boy who was swept away by rushing floodwaters in Albemarle County on Tuesday. County officials said the body was located just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning. "This …

Virginia boy swept away as heavy rains and flooding hit several states

Multi-vehicle crash shuts down West Virginia interstate for hours

BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A series of collisions involving multiple vehicles shut down a section of Interstate 81 in Berkeley County early Tuesday morning, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 2:37 a.m. on …

Worker killed in industrial accident at West Virginia chemical plant

MARSHALL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Cameron man was killed Sunday evening in a workplace accident at the Westlake Chemical Plant in Proctor, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office. Steven E. Chambers, 44, was performing maintenance work on a …

Food, Wine & Fête: Celebrate Caribbean culture on Virginia Key–no passport required

South Florida residents and visitors can enjoy the vibrant flavors and sounds of the Caribbean—no passport required—with the return of the Food, Wine & Fête to Historic Virginia Key Beach.  Now in its third year, the festival scheduled for May 17 is …

BHS Standout Thrower Alahna Sparks to Continue Track and Field Career at West Virginia Wesleyan

   Bridgeport High School standout track and field athlete Alahna Sparks finalized her plans to compete at the next level on Tuesday as she signed her letter of intent with West Virginia Wesleyan.   The signing ceremony took place at BHS with a crowd of …

HHS reinstates some employees, mostly in West Virginia

The agency researches and makes recommendations to prevent work-related injury, illness, disability and death. Michele Sandiford May 14, 2025 9:06 am < a min read   The Department of Health and Human Services is reinstating some employees after firing …

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