Category: Latest News

Engle’s Angle: “Me and the Dinosaurs”
Kevin Engle discovers there’s a word for people in their 60s — and realizes a hospital “IMAGING” sign may be telling him more than he wanted to know.

Two killed in Manassas workplace shooting; suspect dies after I-81 pursuit
Two people were killed and a third was wounded Wednesday morning in a shooting at a United Rentals location in Manassas, according to the Manassas City Police Department.

Engle’s Angle: “27”
Cleaning out the closet is easy until you get to the things with a little history attached. Kevin Engle considers parting with an old softball jersey — but decides his No. 27 might still have some value.

Virginia Opens Applications for Free Beehive Distribution Program
Virginia residents age 18 and older can apply through Sept. 9 for free beehive equipment through the state’s annual Beehive Distribution Program.

Virginia State Parks Opens Hunting Access Sign-Ups, Adds New Opportunities
Virginia State Parks is encouraging hunters to reserve access early for this season, with new hunting opportunities added at Clinch River State Park and Natural Tunnel State Park.

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Marks Hunger Action Month as Demand Reaches Record High
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is marking Hunger Action Month as monthly guest visits reach a record 178,700, up about 40% over the past four years.

Virginia Wildlife Officials Report Suspected Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer
Virginia wildlife officials are investigating reports of deer deaths consistent with hemorrhagic disease, a seasonal virus spread by biting midges that can cause localized die-offs but poses no threat to humans or pets.

Speed Cameras Going Live in I-81 Work Zone in Harrisonburg
Virginia State Police is installing speed cameras in an I-81 work zone in Harrisonburg, with a 30-day warning period beginning Aug. 31 before $100 civil citations are issued.

Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas Website Completed With New Conservation, Education Resources
Virginia’s Second Breeding Bird Atlas website is now complete, offering new resources for educators, researchers and birders along with detailed data on how breeding bird populations have changed across the state.

Warren County Sheriff’s Office Plans DUI Checkpoint, Extra Patrols for Labor Day Weekend
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DUI checkpoint and increase impaired-driving patrols on major roads as part of a Labor Day weekend enforcement campaign.










