Police Arrest Gang Members in Virginia Beach

The Virginia Beach Police Department carried out an operation last week to target gang activity. Over three days, officials served eight residential search warrants and brought 74 indictments for gang-related offenses.

Police said they focused on rounding up members of the EBK (Everybody Killer) gang. That group is also associated with the Bounty Hunter Watts gang.

The charges filed include gang participation, recruitment, weapons violations, and drug distribution. Police also brought in 13 firearms, ammunition, and narcotics during the sweeps.

Youngkin Hands Out Grants

Localities across the state will receive a total of $5.4 million in grants to launch projects in 30 communities, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced.

The largest beneficiaries were the city of Roanoke and the town of Luray, each receiving a $1 million grant. Luray plans to use its grant to revitalize an old warehouse.

Other locations across Southwest Virginia will get smaller grants, ranging from $50,000 to $300,000.

The governor’s office said the money will help communities create 142 new jobs, expand businesses, and leverage more than $17.6 million in additional public and private investments.

Virginia’s 10 Top Towns

The website WorldAtlas recently ranked the 10 best towns—not large cities—in the Commonwealth based on affordability and amenities.

The list is dominated by towns in the western sections of the state, including Abingdon, Winchester, Waynesboro, Front Royal, Lexington, Staunton, and Blacksburg.

It also includes Smithfield and Gloucester in the Tidewater region and Fredericksburg in Central Virginia.

“These character-driven towns host colonial landmarks, family-friendly parks, award‑winning wineries, and great eateries,” the site reported, “each presenting affordable homes and quality of life.”

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➤ Statewide: A heat advisory across large parts of the state expired last night at 8 p.m., but more hot weather is on the way. Officials have cautioned residents to drink plenty of water, avoid extended time outdoors, wear light clothing, and check on vulnerable friends and neighbors. (Details)

➤ Statewide: Only 100 days remain until November’s statewide elections, and party leaders on both sides are expressing confidence in their candidates. (More)

➤ Richmond: Attorney General Jason Miyares, seeking re-election against Democrat Jay Jones, declined to comment on whether all 2,500 people arrested through the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force were “violent criminals.” (Details)

➤ Arlington: First responders rescued five people when their vehicle was swept away by a creek near Lubber Run Park. The driver reportedly tried to cross a bridge that had moving water flowing over the top of it. (More)

➤ Hampton Roads: Government buildings in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach were closed yesterday after separate power failures left the structures dark. Both are expected to be open today. (Details)

➤ Roanoke: The Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia said it will be able to operate throughout the coming school year now that the Trump administration has unfrozen more than $6 billion in federal funding for after-school programs. (More)

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➤ William & Mary head football coach Mike London and his daughter hosted the fifth annual Wilson’s Legacy Women’s Football Clinic in Williamsburg. (Details)

➤ Washington Commanders rookie Jaylin Lane had what may be the best catch of training camp thus far, snagging the ball over two defenders for a touchdown. (See Highlight)

➤ UVA earned two mentions among the top 25 college basketball stories of the century as compiled by CBS Sports. The first is when UMBC toppled the No. 1-seeded Cavs in 2018. The second is the team’s national championship in overtime in 2019. (Details)

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➤ The price of a gallon of gas in Virginia increased four cents over the last week, according to the tracking site GasBuddy. The average price statewide is now $2.98 per gallon, down 16 cents from last month and 39.5 cents from a year ago. (Details)

➤ The Capital Region Airport Commission is considering plans to introduce a direct flight from Richmond to Europe, and it may also launch plans to build out new amenities at the airport. (More)

➤ Virginia Housing appointed Roger Jones (Nokesville) and Tracy McGuire (Manakin Sabot) to its Board of Commissioners. (Details)

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➤ The Rhino Demo Team at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach explained how it maintains a fleet of F/A-18s and teaches new people to pilot them. (Details)

➤ State officials set up a giant ladder outside of the Richmond Flying Squirrels stadium to emphasize that being hit by a vehicle traveling at 40 mph does as much damage as falling from a 54-foot ladder. (See It)

➤ The Louisa County Animal Shelter said it doesn’t have room to take in more animals, so it is offering free adoptions to create space. (Details)

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Monday’s Results:

What’s your favorite way to stay cool? 

1. AC on blast: 32%
2. Fans: 18%
3. Swimming: 18%
4. Cold liquids: 17%
5. Leave the state!: 15%

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