Olivia Whitehouse
Multimedia Journalist
Olivia is from Hampton, Virginia. She graduated from George Mason University in 2022 with a major in Communications with a double concentration in Journalism and Media Production & Criticism.
While at George Mason, Olivia worked for their on-campus television station, Mason Cable Network at MCN. Olivia reported about on-campus events and served the station as General Manager her senior year.
The minimum wage in Virginia is set to increase on Jan. 1, 2025, rising from the current hourly wage of $12 to $12.41 per hour.
Virginia is one of 12 states involved in an investigation of a listeria outbreak.
The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association and Virginia Nursing Association are taking steps to bring more voices to the table.
State legislation signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin established protection for children who live with friends and family members after being removed from the care of their parents.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss artwork made by a student that was set to be in an art show at Fort Defiance High School.
Joseph Ulmer said the drier conditions are more desirable to have a successful strawberry crop.
Perry Weller with Staunton Fire & Rescue said this happened on April 8 and Staunton Fire-Rescue called Virginia State Police to dispose of the object.
The census showed the Commonwealth is down to just under 39,000 farms, said Banks. In 2017 there were over 43,000 farms. The commonwealth has also lost acreage.
Jeffers said she hopes this bill would make people more comfortable participating in the election process.
“Box turtles will actually dig beneath the surface of the soil or top soil. They would also make use of dens in leaf piles or brush piles,” said Wehrung.
”Any industry or any type of job will probably be using AI in some way. We want to make sure our students are prepared but we also want to make sure we don’t cheat them out of an education and use it for example for cheating,” said Wheeler.
Dr. Allison Baroco, Medical Director of Infectious Diseases, Augusta Health, said at Augusta Health, there have been a steady stream of COVID-19 hospitalizations from late Fall, heading into Holidays.
The regional manager says the Jonas Brothers showing up at the bar brought a lot of excitement to the area.
“Look at how you were contacted, if you are contacted on social media or on an email that was completely unsolicited that is a pretty good sign,” said Wheeler.
Important items to have in your car when you are going on the road this summer.
