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Richmond Food Pantry Receives Makeover and 6,800 Pounds of Food from Food Lion Amid Rising Need

Richmond Food Pantry Receives Makeover and 6,800 Pounds of Food from Food Lion Amid Rising Need

A food pantry at Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church in Richmond, Virginia, has received a significant makeover and a donation of 6,800 pounds of produce and shelf-stable food from Food Lion. This initiative is part of Food Lion's 'Great Pantry Makeover' program, which partners with local organizations like Feed More to identify and assist pantries in need. Twelve Food Lion volunteers from the region contributed by cleaning refrigerators, painting walls, building new shelves, and performing landscaping work. The pantry serves approximately 130 to 140 individuals every Tuesday and Wednesday, and its director, Wayne Robinson, noted a growing demand for services, with some clients expressing profound distress over their inability to feed their families.
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Human Bones Discovered Behind Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia

Human Bones Discovered Behind Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia

Human bones were discovered in the woods behind Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia, by community members who were searching for a missing man. The individual who found the remains described the experience as shocking and heartbreaking, noting that bones were spread across the scene along with clothing. Petersburg Police responded and quickly determined the remains were likely human. The remains have been transported to the Medical Examiner's Office in Richmond for positive identification and to determine the cause of death and any potential trauma. Petersburg Police Chief Travis Christian indicated that detectives are now working to connect the remains to any missing persons reports in the region. Based on the clothing found, police believe the remains are likely male and may have been in the woods for at least a year. A positive identification could be delayed due to a backlog at the state medical examiner's office.
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Analysis-Bond selloff is likely amplified by obscure economic rate

Analysis-Bond selloff is likely amplified by obscure economic rate

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - A recent rise in Treasury yields in part reflects growing investor bets that an obscure, theoretical rate consistent with stable growth and inflation is moving higher. 
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Woman Alleges Shop Owner Refused Service Due to Jewish, Israeli Identity; Civil Rights Complaint Filed

Woman Alleges Shop Owner Refused Service Due to Jewish, Israeli Identity; Civil Rights Complaint Filed

A woman claims she was refused service by a business owner in Alexandria, Virginia, due to her Jewish and Israeli identity, leading to a civil rights complaint. The Brandeis Center, a national nonprofit legal advocacy organization, filed the complaint on behalf of client Jessica Walton with the Virginia attorney general's office on September 2. The incident occurred on August 13 at Karimi Brows, owned by Fatana Karimi. According to the complaint, the appointment was terminated after Walton disclosed her Jewish identity and dual American-Israeli citizenship, with Karimi allegedly stating it was against her political beliefs to serve an Israeli. Karimi, who is from Afghanistan, has disputed these allegations in social media posts, stating the conflict stemmed from her support for Palestine conflicting with Walton's views on Israel. Both parties have reported receiving harassment and threats following the viral video of their exchange.
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Gunman wounds staff member at Virginia elementary school, then kills himself

Gunman wounds staff member at Virginia elementary school, then kills himself

Authorities say a 19-year-old gunman forced his way into a Virginia elementary school and shot a staff member before killing himself
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Federal Judge Blocks New Virginia Law Limiting Local Cooperation with ICE

Federal Judge Blocks New Virginia Law Limiting Local Cooperation with ICE

A federal judge in Richmond, Senior U.S. District Court Judge Robert Payne, has issued a preliminary injunction blocking key provisions of a new Virginia law that sought to restrict cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities. The ruling allows existing agreements under Section 287(g) of federal immigration law to continue. These agreements permit trained state and local officers to perform certain federal immigration enforcement duties. Virginia's law, Senate Bill 783 and House Bill 1441, signed by Governor Abigail Spanberger in April and effective July 1, required existing agreements to be rewritten by September 1 with a dozen new conditions, or they would be deemed void. However, Judge Payne's injunction prevents the commonwealth from applying these new conditions to federal immigration officers or interfering with current 287(g) agreements. A significant restriction that remains in place is the prohibition against localities and law enforcement agencies that h...
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Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power

Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power

Across the country and up and down the ballot, candidates from both parties are increasingly on the attack over Flock cameras
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NFHCA Top-10 Roundup, Week 1

NFHCA Top-10 Roundup, Week 1

Everything that went down in the first week of the polls.
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Federal Judge Blocks Virginia Law Limiting Cooperation with ICE, Preserving Existing Agreements

Federal Judge Blocks Virginia Law Limiting Cooperation with ICE, Preserving Existing Agreements

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, temporarily preventing Virginia from enforcing key provisions of a new state law that sought to restrict cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Senior U.S. District Court Judge Robert Payne in Richmond ruled on Monday to bar the commonwealth from applying the law against federal immigration officers, employees, or agencies, and from interfering with existing agreements under Section 287(g) of federal immigration law. These agreements permit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to authorize trained state and local officers to perform certain federal immigration enforcement duties. Virginia's new law, which became effective July 1, required existing 287(g) agreements to be rewritten by September 1 to include a dozen new conditions, or else they would be considered void. Judge Payne's order allows these existing partnerships to continue while the legal challenge proceeds. However, one restriction remains in ...
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Why Kymora Johnson turned down Dawn Staley to stay home at Virginia

Why Kymora Johnson turned down Dawn Staley to stay home at Virginia

Kymora Johnson says Dawn Staley told her to stay at Virginia. Under new leadership, Johnson said the Cavaliers' vibes are high.
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1 adult hurt, no kids harmed after shooting at Virginia elementary school, official says

1 adult hurt, no kids harmed after shooting at Virginia elementary school, official says

A local Virginia official says an adult was wounded in a shooting at an elementary school
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'Good Morning Arizona' anchor is leaving the show. 'Beyond grateful'

'Good Morning Arizona' anchor is leaving the show. 'Beyond grateful'

An anchor on "Good Morning Arizona," the morning show for Arizona's Family stations in Phoenix, is signing off for good. What she said about what's next.