Thursday, August 7, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the 35th Battalion Virginia Cavalry clashed near the Town of Waterford with a large Union scouting party in what was called the Skirmish at Walker’s Hill. The Virginians suffered heavy losses.

William & Mary is set to welcome students for the academic year, but some of its dorms aren’t ready. In our Top Stories, The Virginia Flyover looks at the school’s workaround. In Around Virginia, we’ll let you know why you’d better feed the meter when you park in Danville.

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Building Delays Disrupt William & Mary

Around 900 William & Mary students will begin the school year in alternate housing because of delays in building three of five dormitories that were supposed to be ready this month.

The school announced that freshmen will live on campus in the buildings formerly known as the Green & Gold Village and Richmond Hall, while other students will live off campus in hotel space. Bus service will be available to take students back and forth.

The builder expects to finish the three buildings, Cedar Hall, Pine Hall, and Oak Hall, by October, when the students will be moved out of temporary housing and into those dorms.

“While disappointed these buildings are delayed, we look forward to welcoming students in these wonderful new living spaces soon,” college administrator Mike Todd said.

Virginia Smashes Tourism Records

Visitors to the Commonwealth spent $35.1 billion last year, a new record and a 5.4% increase year-over-year.

Total overnight visitation reached 44.7 million people last year, up more than a million people from 2023’s total.

Tourists spent $96 million per day in Virginia, leading directly to $2.5 billion in state and local tax revenue.

“This unprecedented level of economic activity not only supports hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs and strengthens local businesses,” Gov. Glenn Youngkin said, “but it also generates crucial state and local tax revenues that help ease the tax burden for Virginia families.”

Two Dead in Home Invasion

Two people were killed and one was injured during an apparent home invasion in Rockingham County.

Sheriff’s deputies responding to an emergency call found wounded homeowner Michael Hatcher, 65, and deceased 41-year-old Kevin Moses Walker of Maryland outside the home. Inside, 62-year-old resident Holly Hatcher was also dead.

Authorities believe Walker entered the home with a knife and attacked the couple. They said Michael Hatcher was able to get outside, retrieve a gun from his car, and shoot the intruder.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Scientists at University College Cork have validated a surprising 10-second method that’s transforming how women fight signs of aging—without creams or invasive treatments.

In a study involving 674 women with deep wrinkles, sagging skin, and dark spots, researchers found that using this simple technique in front of the mirror each day led to dramatic improvements in appearance within just a few weeks.

What’s more shocking? This unusual method has been shown to be up to 10 times more effective than retinol—without any of the harsh side effects like redness, irritation, or dryness.

It’s fast, painless, and surprisingly easy to do at home. Thousands of women are already using it to look 10, 15, or even 20 years younger—and the results speak for themselves.

Watch the short video below to discover exactly how this method works—and why so many scientists and skincare experts are calling it the future of anti-aging.

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➤ Statewide: The federal government announced that there were more than 250,000 job openings in Virginia at the end of May, seasonally adjusted. That’s up by 63,000 from April’s revised figure and was one of the largest increases in the nation. (Details)

➤ Charlottesville: State Sen. Creigh Deeds sent a letter asking the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors to detail its actions in the weeks before former President Jim Ryan resigned under pressure from the Trump administration in June. (More)

➤ Virginia Beach: Researchers from Old Dominion University determined that some inland sand dunes at First Landing State Park are at least 5,000 years old. They hope the research provides insights into the region’s changing climate. (Details)

➤ Danville: Authorities are writing parking tickets again for cars that exceed posted on-street time limits after years of lax enforcement. The city’s police chief called it a sign that the area’s economy is rebounding. (More)

➤ Pittsylvania County: Nelson Michael Smith, 17, from North Carolina, was killed when his car was struck by a driver going the wrong way in the southbound lanes of Route 29. Troopers said Alton Willie Devone Wade was fleeing police at the time of the high-speed collision. (Details)

➤ Lancaster County: Virginia State Police asked witnesses to help identify a truck involved in a hit-and-run incident last week. The vehicle was silver or gray and was hauling a large white camper. (More)

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➤ UVA men’s swimming received $2.2 million from an anonymous donor, by far the largest gift in program history. (Details)

➤ Virginia State University joined the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, where the school will compete at the Division I level in women’s soccer, men’s soccer, and baseball this upcoming school year. (More)

➤ Former Virginia Tech pitcher Marcel Kulik announced he’ll be joining the Auburn Tigers for next season, officially ending his career in Blacksburg. (Details)

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➤ The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance met recently with Cathie Vick, the new President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, to discuss issues including regulations, childcare, and veteran services. (Details)

➤ Farm Credit of the Virginias is accepting applications for grant funding through its Agricultural Career Enhancement grant program. (More)

➤ The Commonwealth ranked 6th among U.S. states for new businesses to survive for at least five years, according to a recent report. (Details)

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This method has been vetted by scientists from the University College Cork.

Their studies, made on 674 women dealing with deep wrinkles, dark spots and saggy skin clearly showed how, by simply doing this for 10-seconds in the mirror, they dramatically improved their appearance in less than a few weeks.

This odd method is so effective that scientists have deemed it to be 10 times better than retinol.

Just watch the video below and see how easy it is to look 10, 15 or even 20 years younger:

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➤ The Atlantic Park Surf facility in Virginia Beach is in its final testing stages and is expected to open soon. It will be the first major surf park on the East Coast. (Details)

➤ Two siblings from Falls Church—ages 4 and 1—are suffering from Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, a rare disorder that leaves them vulnerable to infections. Their parents are inviting people to join the National Marrow Donor Program Registry to potentially help their children or others with CHS. (More)

➤ The Virginia Zoo is hosting a contest to design a logo for its 125th anniversary. The winning logo should include the words “Virginia Zoo in Norfolk” and will be unveiled in December. (Details)

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