VPAP: Republican Delegate Tara Durant is projected to beat Matt Strickland in the Republican Primary Election for Virginia’s 27th District Senate Seat. Durant was elected to the House of Delegates in 2021 and outraised her opponent three to one.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin endorsed Durant.
WVEC-TV: “Virginia is currently served by 13 Amtrak regional and national trains that connect 21 rail stations.”
“The system in the Commonwealth is one of the best revenue generators of its size for Amtrak. Recent ridership numbers show interest in regional passenger rail may be at an all-time high.”
“A Frederick County jury convicted Bhagavan Antle of two felony counts of wildlife trafficking and two felony counts of conspiring to wildlife traffic. Antle’s sentencing is scheduled for September 14, 2023.”
“The Office of the Attorney General’s Animal Law Unit led the investigation, which began in 2019, and prosecuted the case to secure today’s convictions after a week-long trial.”
High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!
Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.
R. Wendell Presgrave, the founder of MyPlumber Plus, was honored with a funeral procession from the company’s headquarters at 6897 Gateway Court, off Balls Ford near Manassas, to a memorial service in Haymarket, on Friday, June 16, 2023.
Presgrave, 83, died on May 23, 2023.
“The investigation revealed a store clerk, identified as a then-50-year-old woman, was working at the location when she went to use the restroom. An unknown man followed the victim into the restroom where she was bound and sexually assaulted at knifepoint.”
“After the incident, the suspect fled the business and was not immediately located. The case eventually was transferred to Cold Case where, in 2021, the investigation was reviewed, and new investigative leads were followed through advancements in DNA/genealogical testing and research.”
Uriah Kiser, Potomac Local News publisher, here.
Town of Occoquan Mayor’s E-Newsletter: “June is membership renewal month for the Occoquan Historical Society (OHS), and we are hoping that you will take a moment to show your interest in Occoquan’s history by joining or renewing your membership in the Society for $20.”
Press release: “YogaSix is a modern fitness boutique with its newest location in the Lake Ridge…May 31, 2023. Located at 12423 Hedges Run Drive.”
“YogaSix Lake Ridge is owned by Air Force Veteran Lydia Maglathlin. She was commissioned as an Intelligence Officer and served on active duty for four years.”
