Friday, October 11, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1809, western explorer Meriwether Lewis was found dead near Nashville, Tennessee, three years after completing his mission to explore the Louisiana Purchase. Nobody knows how he died, but most suspect it was suicide.

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Voting Underway with a Lawsuit Pending

A lawsuit filed in federal court accused Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares of illegally purging voter rolls. Youngkin signed an executive order in August requiring daily updates to remove ineligible voters, and two voter rights groups say that this action violates a federal 90-day quiet period ahead of November’s vote.

The governor’s spokesman waved off the suit. “Every step in the established list maintenance process is mandated by Virginia law and begins after an individual indicates they are not a citizen,” Christian Martinez said.

Early voting started in mid-September. According to the Virginia Public Access Project, vote totals are running behind where they were at this point in 2020, a year when a total of 2.81 million people voted early.

In addition to voting for president and U.S. senator, Virginians are also voting on an amendment to the state constitution. If enacted, the amendment would provide tax relief for surviving family members of military members killed in the line of duty.

Northern Lights in Our Skies

Virginians rarely see the Northern Lights, but this week is an exception. Many who stayed up Monday night into Tuesday already enjoyed a sky show.

The Space Weather Prediction Center says another event is possible on Friday night, as a strong geomagnetic storm sends particles crashing into the Earth at 1.5 million miles per hour.

That eruption may cause problems with electronics and power lines, but it will certainly light up the atmosphere and should be visible where you live, unless there are too many clouds.

The National Weather Service is providing a 30 Minute Forecast so you can see conditions before venturing outside.

Fall Fun in Virginia

The weather across Virginia has been perfect recently, and the upcoming forecast (see above) also looks good. There are plenty of places to celebrate fall outdoors.

Whether you are in Luray or Danville, Christiansburg or Centreville, Waynesboro or Orange, take this opportunity to lose yourself in a corn maze.

If you prefer to pick up a gourd, there are a number of pumpkin patches around as well. You may not meet up with Charlie Brown’s Great Pumpkin, but you’ll undoubtedly find a great pumpkin somewhere in the state.

Finally, grab something sweeter and pick your own apples. Our Commonwealth boasts more than 100 orchards and produces more than 5 billion apples annually, enough for each of us to enjoy a slice of warm apple pie.

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➤ Richmond: The Virginia Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team deployed to Florida to help with Hurricane Milton rescue and recovery. (Details)

➤ Newport News: Virginia launched the Office of First Responder Wellness to provide mental and emotional support to first responders. (Details)

➤ Chesterfield: Police arrested five women at two massage parlors as part of an undercover sting operation. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Virginia Department of Transportation is warning drivers that 42% of deer-related crashes in the Commonwealth last year happened in October and November, during deer mating season. (More)

➤ Damascus: FEMA opened a Disaster Recovery Center to provide aid to Hurricane Helene victims in Southwest Virginia. (Hours)

➤ Richmond: After Helene, the governor said he doesn’t plan to call for a special session of the General Assembly immediately. “I do believe that we have what we need for now, and if I need help, I don’t think I would hesitate for a minute to call people back together,” Youngkin said. (Details)

➤ The UVA Cavaliers put their 4-1 record on the line as they host Louisville on Saturday. (Preview)

➤ Incoming Virginia Tech women’s basketball coach Megan Duffy talked about her team at the ACC Tipoff. (Details)

➤ This Richmond Kickers' goalie grew up rooting for the team. Now, he's living his dream. (Details)

➤ Yesterday's Results: MLB | NBA | NHL | NCAAF | WNBA | PGA | LPGA

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➤ The Bristol Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will open Virginia’s first permanent casino on Nov. 14 with a concert featuring Blake Shelton. (More)

➤ 360IT Partners, a Virginia Beach-based IT company, was purchased by Maryland-based Dataprise for an undisclosed amount. (More)

➤ Amazon will serve as the title sponsor for Homecoming this month when Virginia Union University celebrates its 160-year history. (Details)

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➤ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are a number of places across the Commonwealth to seek treatment if you have concerns. (One Woman's Story)

➤ The Library of Virginia marked National Newspaper Week (Oct. 6-12) by offering access to more than 2,500 historical publications through its Virginia Chronicle web page. (See the Map)

➤ A mobile clinic in Loudoun County allows students to get medical exams and vaccinations without missing class. (More)

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