Liberty University knife threat report highlights past crime reporting issues and $14 million Clery Act fine
Read full article: Liberty University knife threat report highlights past crime reporting issues and $14 million Clery Act fineLiberty University detained a student Thursday after they allegedly threatened another student with a knife on campus, marking a notable shift in the school’s crime reporting practices following last year’s record federal fine for safety violations.
Liberty University cites religious rights in appeal for firing transgender employee
Read full article: Liberty University cites religious rights in appeal for firing transgender employeeLiberty University has filed a new appeal in an ongoing discrimination case, defending its decision to terminate a transgender employee who came out after being hired at the institution.
Local law expert details President Donald Trump’s decision to place Washington D.C. police under federal control
Read full article: Local law expert details President Donald Trump’s decision to place Washington D.C. police under federal controlFishwick and Associates Law Firm owner John Fishwick says that by invoking the Home Rule Act - which was initially signed into law under the Richard Nixon administration - President Donald Trump and the federal government have full control of D.C.’s law enforcement.
WATCH: School officials to provide update regarding Covington Middle School
Read full article: WATCH: School officials to provide update regarding Covington Middle SchoolAt 11 a.m., the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools division is scheduled to hold a press conference to provide an update regarding Covington Middle School.
President Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons include several local defendants
Read full article: President Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons include several local defendantsPresident Donald Trump’s sweeping order of pardons and commutations for 1,500 defendants connected to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol includes a dozen people from the region.
UVA receives criticism for delay releasing 2022 shooting report
Read full article: UVA receives criticism for delay releasing 2022 shooting reportThe University of Virginia is getting criticism following its decision to delay releasing the findings of an investigation into last year’s shooting to the public.
Citing ongoing criminal case, UVA further delays release of campus shooting findings
Read full article: Citing ongoing criminal case, UVA further delays release of campus shooting findingsUniversity of Virginia officials are further delaying the public release of the findings of an investigation into the events surrounding a 2022 campus shooting that killed three student-athletes and wounded two other students.
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Kirk Family YMCA receives donation to provide free swim lessons this summer
Read full article: Kirk Family YMCA receives donation to provide free swim lessons this summerROANOKE, Va. Budget cuts are causing Roanoke City pools to stay closed the rest of the summer. On Thursday the fundraising group Keep Roanoke city pools open announced it is donating $20,000 dollars to the Kirk Family YMCA to provide 125 people with swim lessons. In addition to helping the city reopen pools next summer, the money will pay for the swim lessons now. Staff at the YMCA will work with the department of health to make sure the swim lessons can be taught safely under any guidelines set by the state. The first session of swim lessons will begin in August.

'There's hopelessness operating in our city': Gun Violence Task Force listens to concerned citizens
Read full article: 'There's hopelessness operating in our city': Gun Violence Task Force listens to concerned citizensROANOKE, Va. - Roanoke residents fed up with gun violence let out their frustrations Thursday night. The city's Gun Violence Task Force invited citizens to approach city council's chambers and share their ideas and concerns on how to make Roanoke more peaceful. He told the task force about a program he promoted while federal attorney that taught children to stay away from guns. "This council is determined to do that, that's why we brought this task force together." However, some residents such as Jeffrey told the task force they're tired of waiting.
