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NTSB chair says Norfolk Southern interfered with derailment probe after botching vent-and-burn call
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that Norfolk Southern repeatedly tried to interfere with the agency's investigation into the East Palestine derailment.
LGBTQ+ librarians grapple with attacks on books — and on themselves
The American Library Associationin 2023 documented the highest number of titles targeted for censorship in more than 20 years of tracking.
Virginia Board of Education restores defunct charter school committee
While neighboring states like North Carolina and Maryland each have upward of 100 charter schools, Virginia has only seven. That might change soon.
5 people shot and killed in North Las Vegas, police say
A suspect is in custody after five people were fatally shot and a teen critically injured in North Las Vegas, police say.
Trump has spent months painting Biden as incompetent. Now he's changing his tone before the debate
After months of casting President Joe Biden as a shell of a man incapable of putting two sentences together, Donald Trump has changed his tune days before their first debate.
Judge alters Trump’s gag order, letting him talk about witnesses, jury after hush money conviction
Judge Juan M. Merchan’s ruling comes just days before Donald Trump’s debate with President Joe Biden.
Former pro surfer and actor dies in shark attack while surfing in Hawaii
“Everybody is just shaken to the core. I mean, it’s a gnarly thing to have happen no matter who it is, but to find out it was Tamayo, it’s crazy, man," a friend said.
Lawsuit over Virginia's withdrawal from clean air program advances
For a second time, a judge denied the state's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed over its exit from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Amazon teams up with Megan Thee Stallion to promote its 10th Prime Day sales event
Megan Thee Stallion unveiled a new original song called “It's Prime Day.” An accompanying music video shows her purchasing a pink dog collar, fake eyelashes and other items from Amazon.
Sensor failed to catch burning rail bearing suspected in East Palestine train derailment, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board hosted its final meeting on the findings of the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Its investigators found that a track-side detector failed and didn't detect elevated temperatures in a railcar bearing that was on fire.
The fastest-growing small businesses of 2024
Next Insurance compiled a list of the fastest-growing industries to explore for career opportunities using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and research firms.
Perkins, the aging diner chain, has a ‘new vibe’ with a different name
The diner chain, best known for its pies and pancakes, is getting a major makeover that includes a new name as well as a revamped menu
Youngkin chief of staff steps down from top state post
His resignation has led to a shakeup for several other top government posts in Virginia.
How personal loans are being used in states across the country
Rocket Loans analyzed the use of personal loans throughout the country to find out how they are being used and where they are most popular.
Local News
Stafford facilities earn national recognition
Stafford's two wastewater treatment facilities, Aquia and Little Falls Run, recognized for peak performance.
Volunteers preparing for next month's Dressing Days
Annual event will provide a new outfit, undergarments, toiletries and school supplies to about 1,200 local children.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 25
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Lake Anna diver makes 'epic' find, a wedding band lost five years earlier
Diver Neil Rudsam was "shaking underwater" when he made the discovery.
Virginia Board of Education restores defunct charter school committee
While neighboring states like North Carolina and Maryland each have upward of 100 charter schools, Virginia has only seven. That might change soon.
Lawsuit over Virginia's withdrawal from clean air program advances
For a second time, a judge denied the state's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed over its exit from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Youngkin chief of staff steps down from top state post
His resignation has led to a shakeup for several other top government posts in Virginia.
Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after bridge collapse
The cargo ship Dali is headed out of Baltimore for Virginia. It departed Monday morning, nearly three months after it lost power and crashed into one of the Francis Scott Key bridge’s supporting columns and caused the bridge to collapse. The 984-foot Dali started moving shortly before 8:30 a.m. with four tugboats. It is headed to Norfolk, Virginia, for the removal of the remaining containers on the vessel and additional repairs. The ship lost power and propulsion shortly after leaving the Port of Baltimore early on March 26 and crashed into one of the bridge’s supporting columns, killing six construction workers.
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A dilly of a trend: Why everyone’s talking about pickleball
Get Healthy.No matter how you slice it, pickleball is a big dill.
Of beans and burgers: How much protein do you really need?
Get Healthy. How much protein do you need for maximum nutritional benefits?
Critical reasons to stay up to date on tetanus shots
Get Healthy.Also known as lockjaw, tetanus is a disease that affects the central nervous system and is caused by a specific strain of bacteria called clostridium tetani.
Anxiety vs. depression: What’s the difference?
Get Healthy.Learning the defining characteristics of these common mood disorders and pinpointing exactly what you’re feeling are the keys to finding support and relief.
Crime
Victims identified in two recent fatal crashes in Caroline, including one involving a pedestrian
The victim in a single-vehicle fatality last week in Caroline County has been identified as a 22-year-old Spotsylvania man.
Man convicted of sexually assaulting a Stafford teen in 2017 ordered to serve nearly 2 years
A man who joined in while his friend was having consensual sex with a Stafford teenager nearly seven years ago was ordered Friday to serve just under two years in prison.
Man who made and sold p*rnographic videos featuring Stafford teenager gets 10 years in prison
Kristopher Kevin Cross, 31, of Spotsylvania, was previously convicted in Stafford Circuit Court of two counts of enticing a minor to perform in child p*rnography.
Weeklong trial tentatively scheduled for December for Stafford man linked to two 1980s slayings
A tentative trial date has been set for December for a Stafford man connected to two heinous slayings that occurred in the 1980s.
Politics
Lawsuit over Virginia's withdrawal from clean air program advances
For a second time, a judge denied the state's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed over its exit from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Youngkin chief of staff steps down from top state post
His resignation has led to a shakeup for several other top government posts in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Health plans to test small, disadvantaged communities for PFAS
The chemicals have been linked to serious health problems including cancers and reproductive and fetal development issues.
Sen. Warner meets with Stafford leaders to hear concerns
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner was in Stafford County on Friday to hear comments and questions from community leaders, and present over $10 million of previously announced federal funding.
