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Boy Meets World Cast Says This 'Totally Fun' Episode Was Actually a 'Disaster' On Set By Virginia Chamlee

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW For the cast of Boy Meets World, filming one season 6 episode felt like a "disaster" "Me and Ben, we were not having fun," Rider Strong said of him and the show's star, Ben Savage, who played Corey "Those memories completely infected...

Flash flooding possible July 31 in Augusta County: National Weather Service

The News Leader - Virginia ·

A Flood Watch is in effect for parts of central and western Virginia from July 31 to August 1 due to potential flash flooding. Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms could produce 1-2 inches of rain in 30 minutes, with some areas receiving up to 2-4...

Scientist who led climate change issues at USDA might challenge Kean

New Jersey Globe · July 31, 2025

Megan O’Rourke, who served as a national science liaison for climate change at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is now mulling a bid for the Democratic nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th district. O’Rourke has spoken with Democratic...

HISTORIC VIRGINIA KEY 80th

South Florida Times · July 31, 2025

Honoring eight decades of cultural heritage, environmental stewardship and community resilience, Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (HVKBP) invites the community to join a once-in-a-lifetime milestone: the three-day celebration of its 80th...

Over 2 inches of rain per hour bring flash flood chances to parts of Virginia

WVEC - Virginia ·

A cold front will bring increasing rain chances late tonight, mainly north. Heavy downpours may cause over 2" per hour, leading to localized flooding. NORFOLK, Va. — On Thursday, a cold front will approach the area later in the day. Ahead of the...

Heavy rain pummels the East Coast and sparks isolated flash flooding

WTOP - District Columbia · August 1, 2025

Strong rain storms lashed the East Coast Thursday, delaying flights throughout the region and prompting emergency rescues of motorists trapped… Strong rain storms lashed the East Coast Thursday, delaying flights throughout the region and prompting...

Is it worth it to recycle?

Fluvanna Review - Virginia · July 31, 2025

By Page H. Gifford Correspondent For those who are skeptical about the final destination of recycling, they might be surprised to learn that our efforts at recycling do help the environment. Upon delving into more details based on questions about...

Kroger’s New Strategy for Affordable Groceries in Virginia

Progressive Grocer · July 31, 2025

Kroger is partnering with Flashfood to offer discounts on food nearing its best-by date. The Kroger Co. is taking steps to offer shoppers savings on groceries while also bolstering its commitment to sustainability and healthy food access. The...

Headlines from across the state: Virginia ends fiscal year with $572 million surplus for next budget; more …

Cardinal News - Virginia · July 31, 2025

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall: Politics: Virginia ends fiscal year with $572 million surplus for next budget. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall). Economy:...

Vulcan misses quarterly estimates as adverse weather dampens construction

Yahoo Finance ·

(Reuters) -Vulcan Materials posted second-quarter revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as weather disruptions slowed construction activity and weighed on demand for its construction materials. Demand for construction...

ICE turned Louisiana into America’s deportation capital. The inspiration was Amazon and FedEx ‘with human beings’

The Independent · August 3, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Virginia DEQ issues air-quality warning for Richmond region July 29

Henrico Citizen - Virginia ·

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a Code Orange/Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality warning for Metro Richmond at 3 p.m. July 29. The warning is based upon the estimated Air Quality Index in the region, which is...

Virginia man arrested after a Boca Raton business deposits nearly $300K into wrong account

WPBF - Florida · July 29, 2025

I’M ERIN GUY WITH YOUR NEWS TO GO RIGHT NOW. THE FAA AND THE NTSB, THEY ARE INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF A CRASH. YOU SEE IT RIGHT HERE. IT HAPPENED IN LAKE WORTH BEACH. SEVEN PEOPLE WERE INJURED, INCLUDING FOUR KIDS. OFFICIALS SAY IT HIT A PALM...

Britain and Spain show Virginia why energy debates are more complicated than some in politics want them to be

Cardinal News - Virginia · July 31, 2025

Talking points come, talking points go, but Virginia’s energy crisis remains. Two international events over the past few weeks have complicated some of the easy arguments being made on both sides of our energy debate — or, perhaps, ought to...

‘It’s nasty’: One man’s fight against North Carolina’s hog industry

WFAE - North Carolina · August 3, 2025

Within months of buying his Whiteville home in 2019, Larry Sparrow discovered what it meant to live across the road from a hog farm. One particular incident signaled the struggle ahead. “I was in my backyard, and boy, [the stench] about ripped my...

Column: Virginia needs nuclear, natural gas to meet energy demand

The Virginian-Pilot · July 30, 2025

In the last year and a half, an interesting development has taken place: a massive pushback by residents and real environmental groups on solar farm installations on viable Virginia farm land and forests. Dominion Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan...

When 1% Blame Costs 100% Compensation: Virginia’s Harsh Pedestrian Laws

Intelligent Living · July 31, 2025

Imagine you’re walking to the store, using a quiet residential street. A car speeds around the corner and hits you. You’re injured, shaken, and certain the driver was reckless. But when your case goes to court in Virginia, the outcome shocks you:...

Virginia rail trails look to expand mileage and economic impact

WVTF - Virginia · July 29, 2025

Just over 50 miles of trail winds south from Richmond. And there’s a push to extend the Virginia Capital Trail to Colonial Williamsburg. Cat Anthony is executive director of Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. She says the path has spurred local...

Editorial: Virginia must stand up for state universities against federal attacks

The Virginian-Pilot · July 30, 2025

Virginians outraged over the Trump administration’s forced ouster of University of Virginia President Jim Ryan — and at Republican officials such as Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who didn’t lift a finger to object — should pay close attention to the...

Would Coastal Virginia be prepared in the event of a tsunami?

WVEC - Virginia ·

The chances for Hampton Roads to experience a tsunami are extremely low. Nevertheless, one local city says they have a plan in place. NORFOLK, Va. — An 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the Pacific coast of Russia caused sweeping concerns about the...