Virginia
Incorrect voter notices sent out in Virginia towns, officials say
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VIRGINIA – Election officers in Virginia are working to repair a problem the place voter notices with incorrect info had been despatched out to voters.
In keeping with the Virginia Commissioner of Elections, Susan Beals, the notices had been despatched to voters within the cities of Clifton, Dumfries, Haymarket, Herndon, Occoquan, Quantico, and Vienna.
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Beals says the notices contained incorrect voting location info.
“Following the redistricting course of, the Division of Elections mailed over 6 million voter notices to all registered voters within the Commonwealth,” a press launch from Beals defined. “A second mailing of 31,000 despatched to voters whose authentic discover didn’t embrace their city district quantity contained unsuitable polling place areas.”
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In keeping with the press launch, the Prince William County and Fairfax County Registrars are sending out corrected notices to any impacted voter.
Voters can test their voting info by clicking right here or by calling 804-864-8901 and dialing 0.
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Virginia
Virginia State Police vehicle involved in crash after chase on I-95 in Colonial Heights
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COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) — A Virginia State Police vehicle was involved in a crash on Interstate 95 in Colonial Heights after a chase occurred Monday morning.
The crash occurred in the morning on Monday, July 8 on I-95 South in Colonial Hieghts.
According to police, a Virginia State Police trooper was involved in a chase of a vehicle that was driving recklessly before the crash occurred.
No one was injured in the crash.
This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.
Virginia
West Virginia travel plazas close for renovations
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BECKLEY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -Travelers using the West Virginia turnpike should expect some facility closures beginning on Monday.
The Bluestone Travel Plaza on the West Virginia Turnpike will close at 7 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024, to allow completion of a new travel plaza being built on site, according to the West Virginia Parkways.
The travel plaza will be closed to truck parking until construction is complete at the end of the year.
In February 2023, the West Virginia Parkways Authority approved a contract for $122,820.381.53 with Paramount Builders LLC, of St. Albans, for demolition and renovation of the Beckley and Bluestone travel plazas.
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Renovations will include a 24/7 Mountain State Market convenience store, outdoor dining options, expanded parking for tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles, EV charging stations, separated vehicle and tractor-trailer fueling options, a picnic area, and pet relief areas, according to the WVDOT.
“This will certainly have an impact on diesel fuel customers at Beckley and those commercial truck drivers who use the site for overnight parking,” said Jeff Miller, executive director of the Parkways Authority. “We recognize that, and want to assure the traveling public that when these sites are completed and reopened they will be able to enjoy world-class facilities, with expanded offerings over the previous facilities.”
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Virginia Men’s Lacrosse Announces Top-Ranked 2024 Signing Class
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The Virginia men’s lacrosse program officially unveiled its 2024 signing class on Friday, the No. 1-ranked class in the country per Inside Lacrosse. This cycle’s batch of 10 incoming freshmen includes a nation-leading five five-star recruits and seven players ranked in the top 40 overall prospects.
“Our coaching staff could not be more excited with the first-years joining us in Charlottesville,” said UVA head coach Lars Tiffany. “The recruiting efforts of our current staff and Sean Kirwan have allowed us to reload our roster despite significant losses due to graduation. Look for this crew of first-years to compete for critical roles with our program right away.”
See the full Virginia men’s lacrosse 2024 signing class below:
Ryan Duenkel
Position: attack/midfield
Hometown: Great Falls, Virginia
High School: St. John’s College High School
Inside Lacrosse: five-star, No. 3 overall, No. 1 attackman
Kyle Colsey
Position: attack/midfield
Hometown: Ridgefield, Connecticut
High School: Ridgefield High School
Inside Lacrosse: five-star, No. 9 overall, No. 4 attackman
Hudson Hausmann
Position: midfield
Hometown: Greenwich, Connecticut
High School: Brunswick School
Inside Lacrosse: five-star, No. 12 overall, No. 4 midfielder
Luke Hublitz
Position: defense
Hometown: Fairfield, Connecticut
High School: Brunswick School
Inside Lacrosse: five-star, No. 15 overall, No. 3 defenseman
Sean Browne
Position: attack/midfield
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
High School: Episcopal School of Dallas
Inside Lacrosse: five-star, No. 24 overall, No. 9 attackman
Tommy Snyder
Position: defense
Hometown: Bay Shore, New York
High School: St. Anthony’s High School
Inside Lacrosse: four-star, No. 34 overall, No. 6 defenseman
JP Lagunowich
Position: midfield
Hometown: Chatham, New Jersey
High School: Chatham High School
Inside Lacrosse: four-star, No. 39 overall, No. 13 midfielder
Luke Jamin
Position: defense
Hometown: Rumson, New Jersey
High School: The Taft School
Inside Lacrosse: four-star
Troy Capstraw
Position: goalie
Hometown: Daphne, Alabama
High School: Daphne High School
Inside Lacrosse: four-star
Christian Grosso
Position: faceoff/midfield
Hometown: Wellesley, Massachusetts
High School: Noble & Greenough School
Inside Lacrosse: three-star
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