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Federal grant to help organization boost awareness on recycling in Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, has awarded a $1,965,525 to the askHRgreen.org public awareness initiative to bolster its “Start Smart, Recycle Right” recycling education and outreach program in Hampton Roads.
The grant is part of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes a component to expand recycling infrastructure and education for waste management systems, a release states. The EPA grant will help amplify recycling awareness, educate residents on the benefits of recycling and improve access to recycling information.
“Our region, like so many others, needs a culture shift in recycling behavior, and the EPA grant will help us elevate our ‘Start Smart, Recycle Right’ message to help residents understand what is and is not recyclable locally,” said Katie Cullipher, HRPDC Principal Environmental Education Planner and a team leader of the askHRgreen.org initiative. “With this funding, we’ll work on streamlining messaging and making the information more accessible to all residents of Hampton Roads.”
RICHMOND, Va. — J’Ana Price published her first book at age 5. Now 11, she has more than 50 titles to her name and a platform aimed at getting kids excited about reading and writing.
Price appeared at the Chickahominy River Women Chapter SocieTea Talent Showcase in Richmond, Virginia, where I had the chance to talk to her about about her work as an author.
She told me her father, who is also an author, inspired her to start writing. Her first book, “Finding Myself,” remains meaningful to her.
“It’s like a memento,” Price said. “It shows where I started.”
Her catalog spans inspirational and educational themes, all focused on encouraging young readers.
“I think it’s important because without reading, you basically got nothing,” Price said. “Reading is really good for your mind and comprehension.”
Price also spoke about the role imagination plays in reading.
“Your imagination is the most important thing that you have… and when you read a book, your imagination is activated,” Price said.
Through her platform, J’Ana’s Planet, she offers resources and guidance for young aspiring authors.
Her advice for kids who struggle with reading: “Practice makes perfect. The more you read, your vocabulary gets better… and soon you’ll be reading like it’s second nature.”
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The developer of the Mountain Valley pipeline expansion plans to restart construction this week in Virginia after a federal appeals court opted not to halt that work as litigation plays out.
Mountain Valley informed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in a letter Wednesdaythat “it intends to resume work” on the MVP Southgate project for its Virginia facilities, notifying the agency on the same day the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its orders.
The Southgate project, approved in its current form in December, is a 31-mile extension of the main Mountain Valley gas pipeline, which travels more than 300 miles from West Virginia into southern Virginia. The Southgate project, which would be operated by the gas producer EQT, is designed to provide gas to North Carolina utilities.
The court’s decision Wednesday is a positive step for Mountain Valley, which secured FERC permission in late March to launch construction in Virginia on the Southgate project. Mountain Valley had stopped all construction activity on Southgate after the 4th Circuit in late March issued orders that granted temporary administrative stays.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 29, 2026, results for each game:
Powerball
Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m.
03-19-35-51-67, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Saturday, May 02, 2026
Pick 3
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 8-8-3, FB: 4
Day: 8-6-3, FB: 4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 3-9-9-0, FB: 2
Day: 3-1-5-5, FB: 6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 4-1-5-2-1, FB: 9
Day: 5-8-2-2-0, FB: 0
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash Pop
Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m.
Coffee Break: 02
After Hours: 04
Prime Time: 09
Rush Hour: 02
Lunch Break: 12
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash 5
Drawing every day at 11 p.m.
02-03-14-33-45
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Bank a Million
Bank a Million draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m.
04-06-18-27-33-35, Bonus: 11
Check Bank a Million payouts and previous drawings here.
Millionaire for Life
Drawing everyday at 11:15 p.m.
05-10-17-21-42, Bonus: 02
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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