Virginia
Virginia soldier who died as a Korean War POW accounted for
BLAND CO., Va. (WDBJ) – The Mountain Field Cemetery in Hollybrook has sweeping views of the Bland County countryside where Bobby Wright grew up. And there among the graves of his parents, grandparents and other family members is a marker honoring his life.
“We got it placed, had a little service here for him,” said Wright’s first cousin Elaine Havens. “The VFW was here. The American Legion was here. And he was well-honored that day.”
U.S. Army Private 1st Class Robert J. Wright Jr. was just 20 years old when he died during the Korean War. He was reported missing in action on November 30, 1950 and fellow prisoners of war later said he died in March 1951.
Havens didn’t know Wright. She was born after his death, but her brother talked about him frequently. And she said Wright’s mother never gave up hope that he would come home alive, despite reports that he had died in a prisoner of war camp.
“She didn’t think that that was right, that he would come home, that he was prisoner somewhere and he would eventually come home,” Havens told WDBJ7. “And she went to her grave still thinking that Bobby’s going to come home.”
A news release from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said Wright’s remains were part of a group of Korean War Unknowns buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. Wright’s remains were disinterred in August 2019 and sent for analysis.
The release said scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological analysis, as well as chest radiograph comparison. In addition, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA analysis.
Havens said the news that Wright’s remains have finally been identified will bring closure for family members who have never forgotten his life, service and sacrifice.
“It’s emotional. And I don’t want to cry on camera, but it is emotional to know that they didn’t give up. The military didn’t give up,” Havens said. “And even though to us, I had kind of given up hope that he would ever come back, but now it looks like he will.”
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4 things to know about the weather:
- A much more comfortable day is ahead with highs only in the lower to middle 80s across the DMV.
- Most of the day will be dry, but a few spotty showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon.
- Humidity will be a tad lower than recent days thanks to an easterly breeze and slightly drier air moving into the region.
- Monday looks even better with comfortable temperatures, lower humidity before hotter weather returns later in the week.
A welcome change is finally settling into the DMV. Sunday won’t be perfect with some clouds around and the chance for some showers, but most areas should stay dry. Cooler temps than we’ve been used to lately, with afternoon highs staying in the 80s.
Great days to start the week as Monday and Tuesday are shaping up to be comfortably warm with noticeably lower humidity (thank goodness) bonus days for summer. Enjoy it while it lasts because heat and humidity arrive by Wednesday with temperatures climbing back into the 90s and continuing to build late in the week.
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QuickCast
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a few showers and thunderstorms
Brief downpours remain possible, especially during the afternoon
Humid, but noticeably cooler
Wind: East to northeast 5–10 mph
Chance of rain: 20-30%
Highs: 84°–89°
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a few lingering showers
Mild and muggy
Light winds
Lows: 71°–74°
MONDAY
Humidity levels lower than the past several days
Cooler than average for mid-July
Sun & Clouds; looks dry
Highs: 82°–86°
TUESDAY
Sun and clouds and the humidity stays in check
Close to normal temps
Highs in the upper 80s to around 90°
WEDNESDAY
Mostly Sunny & HOT!
More humid with Heat Index 100+
Highs in the upper 90s
THURSDAY
Staying HOT!
Humidity sticks around and the Heat Index stays above 100
Isolated afternoon thunderstorms possible might cool it off a bit late day
Stay with Storm Team4 for the latest forecast. Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to get severe weather alerts on your phone.
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MIDDLEBURG, Va. – Vice President J.D. Vance is eyeing a multimillion-dollar estate in Middleburg, Virginia, to serve as a part-time home for his family, according to a report from the Washington Business Journal.
The second family is leasing two of the four properties at Wolver Hill Farm, a sprawling, nearly 500-acre estate situated about 45 minutes to an hour outside of Washington, D.C.
What we know:
The historic property was acquired five years ago for nearly $9 million by Chuck Kuhn, the owner of J.K. Moving.
According to Michael Neibauer with the Washington Business Journal, there are four homes on the 500-acre property which backs up to the Salamander Middleburg Resort and Spa.
“I wouldn’t be shocked if the Vance family maybe takes advantage of some of those spa facilities that are celebrated out there,” Neibauer added.
Requests for comment regarding the lease agreements were sent to Kuhn’s company, which has not yet responded.
The potential move comes at a busy time for the Vances, as Second Lady Usha Vance is currently expecting the couple’s fourth child.
The news has quickly traveled through the heart of Middleburg, a historic town known for its vibrant strip of mom-and-pop shops and popular resorts along East Washington Street.
What they’re saying:
Business owners along the main thoroughfare were universally aware of their potential new neighbor, though several declined to talk on camera.
The reaction to the Vice President’s potential arrival has been mixed.
“Well, I figure J.D. is going to—the vice president, excuse me— is going to want to play some golf, and I’m a member of Creighton Farms. So, Mr. Vice President, if you’re watching, you’re always welcome on my tee time,” Upperville resident Luke Mahoney said.
When asked if he has concerns about having a potential Secret Service presence in the community, Mahoney said, “No, it can’t be worse than the people that drive 35 miles an hour on Route 50 during commute times. I think they’re very professional; they do a great job. I’m not really that worried about it.”
The Source: This information is from the Washington Business Journal and FOX5 DC reporting.
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