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Furniture giveaway in Williamsburg grows as families seek relief from rising costs
Alisha Self, owner of College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving in Newport News, hosts "Free Furniture Friday" giveaways at a warehouse in Williamsburg, drawing 50 to 75 people at a time. The furniture giveaway program was started by Self to prevent usable furniture from ending up in landfills, with items coming from moving jobs and junk removal pickups across Hampton Roads.
First regional climate plan outlines how Hampton Roads could cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%
Hampton Roads now has its first regional climate action plan, estimating the region could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 90% by 2050 compared to 2022 levels. The plan includes a detailed inventory of greenhouse gas emissions across Hampton Roads, highlighting transportation and buildings as among the largest sources of emissions.
A case of retaliation, not stalking
You don’t know me, but you have heard of me. What you’ve heard are rumors, stories, and narratives repeated by others. People often prefer labels and gossip over facts because it is easier than asking questions. But truth does not stay buried forever; it eventually comes forward. I am grateful to the Washington Blade and Lou Chibbaro Jr., who has written multiple articles about this case. But I want to be clear: This matter is about retaliation, not stalking.
Arden Theatre Company presents a Bold New Take on "Romeo and Juliet"
originally published: 03/17/2026 Gabe Moses (Romeo) and Francesca Santodomingo (Juliet). Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company presents Romeo and Juliet from March 5 through April 5, 2026 on the F. Otto Haas Stage. Directed by Barrymore Award–winning director Amina Robinson, the production offers a bold and resonant vision of Shakespeare's iconic work.
Senior birthdays
Parent Category: News Category: St. James News Hits: 2 Print by Chris Daniels HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU – The St. James Senior Center provided free meals for those who celebrated a birthday in June on Friday, June 27. CenterWell Home Health also provided birthday gifts for those attending. Pictured are (front row, from left) Don Macormic, Diane Copeland, Betty Smith, Nancy Carl, and Linda Jaycox, (back row) Kelly Light, Tom Wayman, Rita Juergens, Sherry Ternes, Marilyn Disser, and Beverly Romine.
Stormwater
Parent Category: News Category: St. James News Hits: 1 Print WORK ON THE CURBS – The St. James Street Department is continuing to work on a stormwater improvement project along Hardy Street. Several sections of new curbing have been poured to raise the elevation so water flows out of the area, but work was delayed after last week’s rainy weather.
Maramec Spring Park flooded after weekend rain
By Chris Daniels Maramec Spring Park had to be evacuated on Sunday evening after the park began to flood due to rising river conditions. The park would remain closed on Monday as park staff conducted cleanup efforts to get the park reopened for the July 4 holiday. “It is really not in the top five for floods, but it left a huge mess for us to deal with,” Maramec Spring Park Director Wes Swee explained.
Drain cleaning
Parent Category: News Category: St. James News Created: Wednesday, 02 July 2025 13:13 Written by Ashley Smith Hits: 1 The St. James Street Department cleared stormwater drains of debris along West Washington Street on Monday. This project will help address water drainage in the area to provide for better flow during rain events. Chris Daniels photo
Slide
Parent Category: News Category: St. James News Hits: 1 Print BACK IN ACTION – A failing pump for the large slide at the Tiger Shark has been replaced after the slide was taken out of service earlier this month. Park staff were successful in installing a new pump and the slide is once again open for swimmers.
UMHB celebrated turning 179 this year
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UMHB prepares to celebrate 179th anniversary
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Banks on the Brink ? The Origins, Nature, and Trajectory of the Crisis – CADTM
The banking industry has been beset by a series of failures, government bailouts, and takeovers. The crisis in these banks has sent stock markets around the world into gyrations. What caused all of this? Is this a passing crisis? What impact will it have on the real economy? Spectre’s Ashley Smith interviews Michael Roberts, asking him these and other questions about finance capital and global capitalism today.
Smoke on the Yarra
The hazardous working conditions of labourers at the docks and wharves in Melbourne made their lives perilous. One of the dangers they faced was the risk of fires, which could easily ignite if flammable materials came into contact with stray sparks or flames. This grainy image depicts the fire that took place on Queen’s Bridge and was published in The Herald newspaper in 1951. Various fires have been recorded either at the docks or wharves on either side of the Yarra for more than a century.
More than football: Bengals tailgate crew raising money charities
When the Miami Dolphins take on the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs this weekend, they’ll be doing it without starting quarterback Tua Tagovaloa as he remains in concussion protocol after suffering his second concussion of the season. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel ruled Tua Tagovailoa out on Wednesday because Read more... The post NFL world reacts to horrible Tua Tagovailoa news appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions. 1 DAY AGO
Berthing at Little Dock … maybe for some tea
Ashley Smith | 31st August, 2022 Before there was a bridge, this scene is what met vehicles at the corner of Spencer and Flinders streets. The exact period of this photo is sometime in the late 19th or early 20th century, and features Spencer Dock, also known as Little Dock. It was opened in August 1854 and was described by The Argus (August 18) as the “first public dock in Victoria”. The first ship to enter was the Flying Cloud, which unloaded 300 tonnes of cargo.
Episode 53: Jay Lindly
In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with legendary radio-man and co-host of The Ouachita Podcast original shows ‘Regrettable’ and ‘Hosting Hochatown’ Jay Lindly! They talk about Jay’s radio beginnings (and definitely promote staying in school!), podcasting, and the future of Lindly- Mr. Radio! The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don’s EZ Pay!
The Black Jacobins
THE HAITIAN Revolution was the first and only successful slave revolution in human history. The slaves’ struggle produced heroic leaders, especially Toussaint L’Ouverture. He and his revolutionary army of self-emancipated slaves defeated the three great empires of the eighteenth century—Spain, England, and France—and finally won independence after a decade of struggle in 1804.
History | Docklands News
History 30 Jun 2021 A couple of royal wharves By Ashley Smith - Royal Historical Society of Victoria Before the construction of the Victoria Dock in the 1890s, trading ships that were able to navigate the winding Yarra (and later the Coode Canal) would berth at the wharves on either side of the Yarra, beyond Spencer St. This photograph (taken around the late 19th or early 20th century) features Queen’s Wharf (in the foreground) and Prince’s Wharf (in the background).
History | Docklands News
History 01 Jun 2021 Ugly, but ferry reliable By Ashley Smith - Royal Historical Society of Victoria While not the most stylish vessel with its boxy design, this ferry (photographed sometime before 1929) was vital in carrying various civilians and dock workers across the Yarra from Spencer St to South Melbourne for around 40 years.
Final Thought: A Year of COVID-19: I Am Resilient
After a year of coping with COVID-19, I learned that I might not be Superwoman, but I am resilient. Although I'll admit some of my coping mechanisms were not as productive as others (discovering TikTok comes to mind), they were all helpful and therapeutic. A Year of COVID-19. There is just so much. I cannot reflect on the last year and not think about the lives lost or the racial and social injustice that continue to plague our country.
History | Docklands News
History 02 Apr 2021 Wharf life By Ashley Smith - Royal Historical Society of Victoria Dated around 1924, this photograph reflects a time in Victoria Dock when workers didn’t rely on powerful electrical or motorised machines to unload cargo from overseas or interstate. This photograph is likely to be taken at the Dudley St end (or the north end) of the dock, as evidenced by the building with the chimney in the background.
History | Docklands News
History 03 Mar 2021 Queens Bridge over troubled water By Ashley Smith - Royal Historical Society From the very beginning, Melburnians and dock-workers living and working close to the Yarra River have dealt with the constant peril of flood. This image shows how dangerous the Yarra could be. While catalogued at the Royal Historical Society (RHSV) as from 1912, another publication suggests this is from the floods that swept Melbourne in July 1891.
History | Docklands News
History 04 Feb 2021 A narrow river By Ashley Smith - Royal Historical Society of Victoria This image from the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s (RHSV’s) collection, taken in the 1850s, is a rare look at the Yarra river before it underwent many facelifts in the following decades. It was taken from the city side of the river, looking toward the region we now know as South Melbourne and Southbank.
Authoritarianism and resistance in India (part 2)
Nagesh Rao is a Lecturer at Colgate University, a proud father of two, and a long-time socialist who grew up in Bangalore and now lives near Syracuse, NY. In the second part of this three-part interview, Nagesh Rao discusses the broader context and meaning of the right-wing authoritarian project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Part One examined the causes and significance of ongoing mass farmers’ protests in India, which have been some of the largest mobilizations in world history.
History – November 2020 | Docklands News
History – November 2020 04 Nov 2020 A Coode time on the Yarra By Ashley Smith The Yarra means many things to many people. It has been a home for wildlife, a valuable resource for both the Wurundjeri people and European settlers, a gateway to the city for cargo ships, a leisurely ride for tourists, and a safety mattress for Birdman Rally contestants. However, no one would dare think of the Yarra as the site of a temporary railway.
History | Docklands News
History 30 Sep 2020 A fleeting glance By Ashley Smith - Royal Historical Society of Victoria Normally, the sight of large ships berthed at Victoria Dock would not raise an eyebrow. However, in 1925, these destroyer-class battleships were the Dock’s most important guests in its 33-year existence. That year saw the arrival of 57 ships and 25,000 men from the United States Fleet in Australia as part of a goodwill tour, led by Admiral Robert Edward Coontz.
State Police respond to shooting in Mercer County
July 26, 2020 6:59 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories LASHMEET, W.Va (WVVA) West Virginia State Police Princeton Detachment responded to a shooting in the Lashmeet area Sunday afternoon. Details are very limited, but Mercer County Dispatch says the call came in around 3:30 p.m. Princeton Rescue Squad also responded to the scene. WVVA is working to get more details on the shooting.
BREAKING UPDATE: State Police respond to shooting in Mercer County
Last updated today at 11:06 am July 26, 2020 6:59 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories UPDATE: JULY 27, 2020 11:00 A.M. WVVA has confirmed with State troopers that yesterday's shooting was fatal. Monica Suzette Hartwell is being charged with first-degree murder. A second suspect who was at the scene is being questioned. This investigation is ongoing. Watch WVVA News at 6 for more on this.
Crews respond to mobile home fire in the Montcalm area
July 25, 2020 9:02 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories MONTCALM, W.Va (WVVA) Multiple crews responded to a mobile home fire in the Sandlick Rd. area of Mercer County Saturday evening. According to Mercer County Dispatch, the initial call came in just after 6:40 p.m. Montcalm Volunteer Fire Department, Bramwell Volunteer Fire Department, and Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene. Bluefield Rescue Squad also responded to the scene.
Gary residents still without water, won’t see running water until end of month
July 24, 2020 6:26 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories GARY, W.Va (WVVA) Hundreds of people in the City of Gary are facing a water crisis. On Tuesday, the pump in city limits stopped working, creating an outage for everyone who uses the Gary PSD. As more than 250 residents have traveled to city hall to receive cases and jugs of water, the city is also receiving help from others in the community.
CARE Center opens area’s first pediatric sexual assault department in Tazewell County
POUNDING MILL, Va (WVVA) Prosecuting attorneys from Tazewell, Russell, and Buchanan Counties say children are the most vulnerable in our communities. Now, there's a location in Tazewell County to help children when they need a place to turn. As seen in the television show, Law & Order: SVU, Olivia Benson advocates and helps children who've been sexually assaulted or abused. The CARE Center, now has a department strictly focused on sexual assault on children.
Board of Supervisors to hold special meeting on Tuesday
July 19, 2020 10:03 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories TAZEWELL, Va (WVVA) The Tazewell County Board of Supervisors will be holding a special meeting this Tuesday. According to the agenda, this meeting is to provide a COVID update and discuss the relocation of the Confederate Soldier Monument. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Stay with WVVA for the latest updates throughout the week.
41 athletes and staff member test positive for COVID-19 on WVU campus
July 19, 2020 9:39 pm Ashley Smith Sport, Top Sports Stories MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WVVA) On Saturday, the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released the number of COVID-19 tests conducted and number of positive cases. Since June, 518 tests have been conducted. Out of those 518, 41 came back positive. Departments affected include: 28 members of the football program, five in men's basketball, six in women's basketball, one in women's soccer and one staff member.
First COVID hospitalization reported in Wyoming County
July 18, 2020 10:35 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories (WVVA) The Wyoming County Health Department now has 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. On Saturday, the health department received conformation that this individual has been hospitalized. The health department is in the process of contact tracing for this case. They continue to encourage everyone to wear face coverings, social distance, and wash hands often.
PikeView High School announces new head coach of Girls Basketball program
Last updated today at 10:01 pm July 18, 2020 9:58 pm Ashley Smith Sport, Top Sports Stories PRINCETON, W.Va (WVVA) The Lady Panthers of PikeView High School had a solid run in the state tournament before COVID eventually cancelled the whole thing. But, with the end of the tournament came the final game for head coach Karen Miller. With the new school year approaching, PikeView has announced the new leader of the Lady Panthers. Tracy Raban will now be at the helm of the ship.
National coin shortage effecting more than banks and retail locations during pandemic
July 17, 2020 11:10 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories PRINCETON, W.Va (WVVA) The nation is currently facing a coin shortage, since the Federal Reserve says the "shortage" is due to a decrease in circulation. However, the issue isn't only effecting banks and retail stores. Coin shops such as the Bronze Look in Princeton, are seeing an increase of people wanting silver and gold coins.
Deputies need your help locating a missing man from the Cool Ridge area
July 17, 2020 10:31 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories COOL RIDGE, W.Va (WVVA) Raleigh County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help locating a missing man from the Cool Ridge area of Raleigh County. On Friday, deputies were dispatched to Danburg Ct in reference to a missing person. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies discovered Melvin Warren Lusk to be missing from his residence. They say he went missing after 10 p.m. Thursday night. Lusk is 64 years old, 5'2", and weighs 113 lbs.
House of Delegates employee tests positive for COVID-19
July 16, 2020 8:49 pm Ashley Smith Coronavirus, News, Top Stories CHARLESTON, W.Va (WVVA) One employee of the West Virginia House of Delegates has tested positive for COVID-19. On Thursday, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw (R-Clay) said he's saddened to learn of someone contracting the virus, but is encouraging everyone in the Clerk's office or who's come in contact with the individual, to be tested. "We take this matter very seriously.
Fayetteville man charged and arrested following search of home
July 16, 2020 8:30 pm Ashley Smith Crime, News, Top Stories FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va (WVVA) A Fayette County Man is behind bars after deputies and officers discovered illegal items inside of a Fayetteville residence. Sheriff Mike Fridley says Bryant Keith Carr, 41, has been charged with Possession with the Intent to Deliver of narcotics, one count schedule 2, one count schedule 4, one count schedule 5 and person prohibited of possessing firearms.
East River Mountain observation deck closed until further notice
July 16, 2020 6:22 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories BLUEFIELD, W.Va (WVVA) Bluefield City officials have announced the immediate closure of the East River Mountain Overlook Observation Deck. This is due to structural damage. The closure does not apply to the concrete areas; sidewalk, parking lot, or shelter. If you have questions or concerns, contact the City of Bluefield, 304-327-2401 ext. 2415.
Small businesses being awarded second round of CARES Act in Tazewell County
July 16, 2020 5:37 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories TAZEWELL COUNTY (WVVA) The second round of CARES Act funding is being allotted to towns in Tazewell County by the Board of Supervisors. The $300,000 is being utilized in the form of a grant providing emergency funding for businesses suffering financial loss according to the press release.
Police respond to shots fired in Beckley area
July 15, 2020 11:56 pm Ashley Smith Crime, News, Top Stories BECKLEY, W.Va (WVVA) Police have responded to shots fired in multiple areas of Beckley Wednesday evening. Lt. David Allard with the Beckley Police Department says officers responded to two locations, Hargrove Street and Plumley Avenue, where no injuries were reported. Allard say officers also responded to Dock Street to a report of a gunshot victim.
Board approves moving middle school students to Summers County High School for 2020-21 school year
July 15, 2020 11:08 pm Ashley Smith Education, News, Top Stories HINTON, W.V (WVVA) This evening the Summers County Board of Education approved the motion to move student from Summers County Middle School to Summers County High School. David Warvel, Superintendent of Summers County Schools, read a preliminary findings report about the current state of the school.
DUI checkpoint planned for Raleigh County
July 15, 2020 6:39 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories (WVVA) West Virginia State Police will conducting a sobriety checkpoint on US Rt. 19 near Airport Road in Beaver on Thursday. First Sergeant Kane says this will be taking place from 6 p.m. to midnight.
2020 Tazewell County Fair cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns
July 15, 2020 4:30 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories TAZEWELL, Va (WVVA) COVID-19 has claimed another victim- the Tazewell County Fair. The fair, which has never been cancelled in its existence, is another event that will be pushed to 2021 due to the on-going pandemic. Viola Asbury, Superintendent of the Tazewell County Fair, says this was a very hard decision to make. Ultimately, she says there's no way to socially distance at the fair and its difficult to make people wear masks.
Man arrested for shooting wife during argument in Wythe County
July 11, 2020 9:21 pm Ashley Smith News, Top Stories WYTHE COUNTY (WVVA) A man is behind bars after shooting his wife during an argument. Wythe County Sheriff's Office received a call at 8:40 Saturday morning by a child in the home on 357 Lone Ash Rd about his mother being shot by his father. Deptuies and troopers with Virginia State Police arrived on scene and found Kelly Tolbert with a gunshot wound. Tolbert says her husband, Joseph Tolbert, shot her with a shotgun.
Graham-Beaver game postponed due to start date for fall sports in West Virginia
July 10, 2020 4:14 pm Ashley Smith Top Sports Stories (WVVA) The highly anticipated Graham-Beaver football game is on hold at the moment. Matt Dixon, Athletic Director for Graham High School, released the following statement about the opening game of the season: With today's announcement by the WVSSAC the Graham/Beaver game on August 28th has been postponed. Both administrations will look at a possible make up date later in the fall if possible.
Fall sports in West Virginia to begin competition late August, first of September
July 10, 2020 4:03 pm Ashley Smith Sport, Top Sports Stories (WVVA) Sports fans can catch their breath as the WVSSAC announced the days fall sports will begin in the Mountain State. During Friday's press briefing, WVSSAC Executive Director Bernie Dolan announced the start date for fall sports, which lead into the school year. August 17- Fall sports can start full practices. Dolan says this will coincide with the number of practices that football needs before their first game.
VSP: One man in custody, facing multiple charges for shooting in Wythe County Tuesday night
July 9, 2020 6:02 pm Ashley Smith Top Stories UPDATE 7/9/20: Virginia State Police has one man in custody for his part in the officer-involved shooting on Tuesday night in Wythe County. State Police says Ricky Delk, 41, of Wytheville is being charged with eight counts of attempted capital murder, eight counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony and one count of discharging a firearm in an occupied dwelling.
West Virginia Department of Education releases guidance for re-entry into schools
July 9, 2020 9:44 am Ashley Smith News, Top Stories BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Following Governor Jim Justice's announcement that schools can open at earliest September 8, 2020, the W.Va. Dept. of Education released guidance for the 2020-21 school year. On the WVDE website, there's a toolkit that serves as a resource not only for teachers and administrators, but students and parents.
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