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Some Americans Must File Tax Returns In March: Here's Who, Why Some Americans Must File Tax Returns In March: Here's Who, Why
Some Americans Must File Tax Returns In March: Here's Who, Why The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has alerted some American workers that they face an early tax deadline.  Those in the group who did not make estimated tax payments by Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, must file their 2024 federal income tax returns and pay any taxes owed by Monday, March 3, 2025.  Due to the deadline falling on a Saturday, it has been extended from the usual Saturday, March 1, to Monday, March 3. Details of the Early Deadline Farmers and fishers who qualify for this special deadline are those who derived at least two-thirds of their gross income from their respective…
11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes 11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes
11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes Frozen shakes are being recalled due to a Listeria outbreak that has caused 11 deaths and sickened dozens more, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The products under the brand names Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial were sold to institutional settings such as long-term care facilities and hospitals and distributed throughout the nation in 4-ounce cartons. For a rundown of recalled products, item numbers and best-by dates, check this link from the FDA. Click here to view product labels. States reporting cases connected to this outbreak include: Alabama California Color…
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including VA Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including VA
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including VA Consumers in multiple states are being urged to check their snack cabinets after a major recall affecting a popular brand of biscuits, wafers, and snack rolls. ZB Importing LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of six varieties of Ulker Brand snack products due to undeclared wheat, egg, and/or milk in the ingredient list and/or "Contains" statement on product labels.  People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients could experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected items. Affected Distribution Areas Products were distributed thr…
VA Among Best States For Grocery Affordability Based On Income, New Study Says VA Among Best States For Grocery Affordability Based On Income, New Study Says
VA Among Best States For Grocery Affordability Based On Income, New Study Says Inflation and soaring grocery prices are squeezing US households at the beginning of 2025, but a new study says Northeast families are spending less of their income on food than other parts of the country. A study from WalletHub called States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Groceries was released on Thursday, Feb. 13. Despite higher food costs, residents in many Northeast and mid-Atlantic states spend a smaller share of their incomes on groceries compared to others. WalletHub said the cost of groceries has surged more than 25 percent since 2019, straining household…
VA Is For Lovers, But Is It For Singles? New Study Ranks State's Dating Scene VA Is For Lovers, But Is It For Singles? New Study Ranks State's Dating Scene
VA Is For Lovers, But Is It For Singles? New Study Ranks State's Dating Scene The day after Valentine's Day is known to many as "Singles Awareness Day" and a new study is looking at which states are the best for single adults. New York was ranked second on WalletHub's 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Singles released on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Empire State only trailed Florida as a destination for single adults. The study rated each state based on factors like the share of single adults, dating affordability, and social opportunities. "Nearly half of American adults are single, and dating can be especially hard given that the cost of activities and dining…
Christmas Tragedy: Virginia’s Jason Hetterly Leaves Behind Legacy Of Love, Inspiration Christmas Tragedy: Virginia’s Jason Hetterly Leaves Behind Legacy Of Love, Inspiration
Christmas Tragedy: Virginia’s Jason Hetterly Leaves Behind Legacy Of Love, Inspiration It'll be the little things that friends and family miss following the unexpected passing of Jason Hetterly on Christmas Day in Virginia. Hetterly, 41, enjoyed Christmas Eve surrounded by family and friends, but was gone the following morning leaving a hole behind his family is still trying to fill. "Jason accepted and understood my idiosyncrasies in a way others didn’t," his mother said. "Living nearby, I got to spend time with him doing mundane things like trips to the grocery store or playing a game of Skip-Bo at Panera.  "I loved talking with him about issues and stories in the news."  …
Dealer Used Drug Dependency To Compel Sex Workers In Scheme That Reached Virginia: Feds Dealer Used Drug Dependency To Compel Sex Workers In Scheme That Reached Virginia: Feds
Dealer Used Drug Dependency To Compel Sex Workers In Scheme That Reached Virginia: Feds A 36-year-old Maryland man who used women's' drug dependency to compel them to participate in commercial sex work for him up and down the East Coast will spend nearly two decades in prison, federal authorities announced. William O’Neil Murray III pleaded guilty in August 2024 to sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion over the course of several months in several states. On Monday, Jan. 13, Murray was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison and also ordered to pay his victims nearly $95,000 in restitution. “This sentencing is a powerful reminder that the FBI Richmond team will tir…
Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores
Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores Big Lots has announced plans to close all of its remaining 963 stores, initiating "going out of business" sales following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in September. The company says it's started the process of closing stores in 48 states and liquidating inventory under its court-supervised Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.  The decision comes as the retailer seeks to maximize value for stakeholders while exploring potential going-concern sale opportunities. "We all have worked extremely hard and have taken every step to complete a going concern sale," Big Lots' President and Chie…
Wawa Outranks Sheetz On Forbes' Top Private Companies List Wawa Outranks Sheetz On Forbes' Top Private Companies List
Wawa Outranks Sheetz On Forbes' Top Private Companies List Pennsylvania's favorite convenience store rivalry has tipped in Wawa's favor, according to Forbes' latest rankings of the top private companies. Wawa snagged a higher spot than Sheetz on Forbes' 2024 list of America’s largest private companies, underscoring its dominance in the convenience store industry. The list, released earlier this week, evaluates companies based on revenue, employee numbers, and other metrics. Wawa operates over 1,000 stores and employs about 47,000 people across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Florida. Known for its iconi…
Healthcare Companies Boost Executive Security After CEO's Manhattan Slaying Healthcare Companies Boost Executive Security After CEO's Manhattan Slaying
Healthcare Companies Boost Executive Security After CEO's Manhattan Slaying Healthcare companies are intensifying security measures for their executives following the targeted fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan this week. The incident prompted security officials at major companies to hold a conference call on Wednesday, Dec. 4, the day of the shooting, to assess risks for their senior leadership teams, according to the Financial Times. “Could this happen to us? What are we not doing today that we could be doing?" Dave Komendat, founder of a risk management service told the outlet. "These were the questions chief sec…
Cybersecurity Issue Hits Giant, Food Lion, Other Supermarkets, Parent Company Says Cybersecurity Issue Hits Giant, Food Lion, Other Supermarkets, Parent Company Says
Cybersecurity Issue Hits Giant, Food Lion, Other Supermarkets, Parent Company Says A cybersecurity “issue” has led the parent company of a supermarket chain to disconnect some systems to protect them. Ahold Delhaize USA said it recently detected a cybersecurity issue within its US network. "Immediately upon detecting the issue, our security teams began an investigation with the assistance of external cybersecurity experts," the company said. "We also notified law enforcement." The move affects: Stop & Shop, which has around 400 locations in New England, New York, and New Jersey; Hannaford, with stores in eastern upstate New York and New England; Giant Company, with…
Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Virginia Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Virginia
Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Virginia A bright fireball streaked across the East Coast on Monday, Nov. 11, catching the attention of hundreds of people from Connecticut to Virginia (did you see it? Send footage to clevine@dailyvoice.com). The American Meteor Society reported that 236 people witnessed the fireball around 7:48 p.m., with sightings spanning 13 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario, Canada (click here for the sightings map). Witnesses described the fireball as a striking light blue or green that illuminated the sky for four to seven seconds, moving diagonally from the upper right to the lower left. The eve…
'Helene Unravels:' Rainy Days Ahead For Some Eastern States After Hurricane 'Helene Unravels:' Rainy Days Ahead For Some Eastern States After Hurricane
'Helene Unravels:' Rainy Days Ahead For Some Eastern States After Hurricane With rescue efforts from Hurricane Helene underway in southern states, showers are expected in northeastern states early this week, forecasters are saying. The storm made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane last Thursday and left hundreds stranded by flooding and at least 95 people dead in Virginia, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, multiple news outlets report. According to AccuWeather, Helene is expected to "unravel" over some mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states, bringing localized downpours, showers, and clouds through the end of the month. "Moist air…
Walmart Issues Massive Recall For Juice Product Sold In 23 States, Including Virginia Walmart Issues Massive Recall For Juice Product Sold In 23 States, Including Virginia
Walmart Issues Massive Recall For Juice Product Sold In 23 States, Including Virginia Apple juice sold at Walmart has been recalled due to high arsenic levels. The US Food and Drug Administration says 9,535 cases of the company's  Great Value brand 100 percent apple juice were sold in six-packs of 8-ounce plastic bottles bearing this expiration date: Best if Used by DEC2824 CT89-6, and a UPC code of 0-78742-29655-5. According to the FDA, the product contains inorganic arsenic above the action level set in industry guidance (13.2 parts per billion). They were sold in 23 states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia,…
Dealer Used Drug Dependency To Compel Sex Workers In Scheme That Reached Virginia: Feds Dealer Used Drug Dependency To Compel Sex Workers In Scheme That Reached Virginia: Feds
Dealer Used Drug Dependency To Compel Sex Workers In Scheme That Reached Virginia: Feds A 36-year-old Maryland man who used women's' drug dependency to compel them to participate in commercial sex work for him up and down the East Coast is facing prison time, federal authorities announced. William O’Neil Murray III pleaded guilty on Monday, Aug. 12 to sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion over the course of several months in several states. At least three women were involved. According to court documents, between December 2021 and July 2022, Murray was involved in the multi-state sex trafficking operation, using women he would coerce by using their drug dependency…
Two Tornadoes Touched Down In Virginia During Tropical Storm: National Weather Service Two Tornadoes Touched Down In Virginia During Tropical Storm: National Weather Service
Two Tornadoes Touched Down In Virginia During Tropical Storm: National Weather Service The National Weather Service has confirmed that at least two tornados touched ground in Virginia as they continue to probe the damage done by Tropical Storm Debby.  Storms rolled through the region late last week, wreaking havoc in parts of the DMV region, including several areas in Virginia. The first confirmed tornado was an EF-1 in the Glendie area at around 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, bringing estimated peak winds at 90 mph that spanned more than seven miles. A third tornado associated with the remnants of Debbie has been confirmed in our area. It was an EF-1 in the Glendie …
Married Couple From West Virginia Killed In Single-Vehicle Van Crash In Virginia: State Police Married Couple From West Virginia Killed In Single-Vehicle Van Crash In Virginia: State Police
Married Couple From West Virginia Killed In Single-Vehicle Van Crash In Virginia: State Police A couple married for more than three decades from West Virginia were killed earlier this month in a Virginia crash on Route 259, according to state police. Randy Malick, 58, and wife Frances Malick, 57, both of Charles Town, have been identified as the pair who were killed in a Frederick County crash on Friday afternoon. According to police, at approximately 6 p.m. on Aug. 2, a Ford Econoline van was heading south on Route 259 when it ran off the right side of the road for unknown reasons and struck a tree. Both were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. They were reportedly o…
Vegetables, Bagged Salads Sold In VA Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns Vegetables, Bagged Salads Sold In VA Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
Vegetables, Bagged Salads Sold In VA Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns A recall for a brand of vegetables and bagged salads has been expanded to 18 states due to possible Listeria contamination. Ohio-based Wiers Farm began its investigation in response to the Michigan Department of Agriculture's original findings, which led to the expansion.  Products in the expanded recall were packed between Friday, July through Friday, July 12. Vegetables that are part of the recall include cucumbers, green bell and jalapeno peppers, green beans, and cilantro. They were sold in a variety of different stores, including Walmart. For a full list of products, click…
VA Man With Criminal Charges In WV, MD Arrested For Murder In PA: Police VA Man With Criminal Charges In WV, MD Arrested For Murder In PA: Police
VA Man With Criminal Charges In WV, MD Arrested For Murder In PA: Police A Virginia man with a criminal record in both West Virginia and Maryland has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in May, police announced on June 12, 2024.  Kameron Lamont (or Lamond) Hymes, 27 of Culpeper, Virginia, has been charged with Criminal Homicide Murder, Felony Possession of a Firearm Prohibited, and Felony Carrying a Firearm Without a License, as well as four misdemeanor counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, the Harrisburg City Bureau of Police detailed in a release on Wednesday.  The charges stem from his alleged involvement in …
6 Tornados Touched Down In VA, MD: Here's Where 6 Tornados Touched Down In VA, MD: Here's Where
6 Tornados Touched Down In VA, MD: Here's Where The National Weather Service confirmed seven tornados touched down in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia on Wednesday, June 5 — six of them in the DMV alone. The NWS sent four teams to cities across the region to survey storm damage and found a warm front slowly lifted northeast across the eastern Panhandle of West Virginia into northern Virginia, along with central and northeastern Maryland.  At the same time, low pressure tracked along the warm front causing severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to develop. Peak winds were between 85 and 105 mph, the strongest in  Seven of them. Here's w…
Tornado In Virginia? Survey Crews Assessing Damage Across Region Tornado In Virginia? Survey Crews Assessing Damage Across Region
Tornado In Virginia? Survey Crews Assessing Damage Across Region Crews are out cleaning up a trail of destruction left by a tornado through Montgomery County, MD on Wednesday evening, June 5. Officials confirmed a tornado over Poolesville and Gaithersburg, however, residents across the area shared photos of uprooted trees, downed poles, and all-around wreckage left by the storm. The National Weather Service is deploying four survey teams to investigation the damage in nine counties across West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland.  While a twister wasn't officially confirmed in Leesburg, residents shared footage of an ominous cloud hovering over t…
Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination A Florida-based company is recalling whole cucumbers that were shipped to 14 states, but may be contaminated with Salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. According to the FDA, the cucumbers subject to recall are dark green, between 1.5 inches and two inches thick and between five to nine inches long. Officials made note that mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are not included in the recall. FDA The recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons between Friday, May 17 and Tuesday, May 21 to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributor…
Legacy Of Guidance Counselor, 45, Lives On Outside Loudoun County School Legacy Of Guidance Counselor, 45, Lives On Outside Loudoun County School
Legacy Of Guidance Counselor, 45, Lives On Outside Loudoun County School Students and coworkers impacted by Damien White are making sure his memory stays alive. The 45-year-old Belmont Ridge Middle School guidance counselor died on Dec. 13, 2023, after a cancer battle. White dedicated 18 years to his job within the Loudoun County school system, and on Monday morning, April 22, a birch tree was planted in his honor at Belmont Ridge. This morning, it was an honor to be part of the tree dedication ceremony in memory of Damien White. He was the head... Posted by Linda Deans, Ph.D. - LCPS Broad Run School Board Representative on Monday, April 22, 2024 "The …
Lightning Strikes Possible As Storms Roll Through DMV Region: Forecasters Lightning Strikes Possible As Storms Roll Through DMV Region: Forecasters
Lightning Strikes Possible As Storms Roll Through DMV Region: Forecasters Whipping winds are likely, and there is a remote possibility of severe weather in parts of the DMV region on Wednesday heading into Thursday, forecasters are cautioning. Some rain and gusty wind were expected on Feb. 28, as officials say a cold front is coming to the area with winds sitting at around 25 mph and gusts expected later on Wednesday reaching upwards of 55 mph before settling down on Thursday night. According to the National Weather Service, "the latest outlook has the entire area in a 'Marginal Risk' for severe weather. "While breezy winds are expected today, a line of showers …
Listeria Prompts Recall Of These Spinach, Salad Kits Sold In Virginia Listeria Prompts Recall Of These Spinach, Salad Kits Sold In Virginia
Listeria Prompts Recall Of These Spinach, Salad Kits Sold In Virginia A voluntary recall has been issued across seven states for BrightFarms spinach and four salad kits, the FDA announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The recall includes spinach grown by BrightFarms's supplier, Element Farms, located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Brightfarms has temporarily suspended the distribution of any spinach grown at the farm due to the recall. The FDA explained there was "potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes" from the products distributed from its Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania facility.  Listeria monocytogenes can cause potentially fatal infe…
Shawshank Condemnation: Burglar Attempted To Tunnel From One Business To Another In VA: Sheriff Shawshank Condemnation: Burglar Attempted To Tunnel From One Business To Another In VA: Sheriff
Shawshank Condemnation: Burglar Attempted To Tunnel From One Business To Another In VA: Sheriff Like a scene out of Shawshank Redemption, a 35-year-old man attempted to tunnel from one Stafford County business into another in an effort to steal a car, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. West Virginia resident Jerrylee Adams was caught red-handed over the weekend after breaking into one Stafford business and then working to make his way through a wall and into a second, officials say. At approximately 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to Auto Chiefs on Tyler Von Way to investigate a business alarm that had sounded. Upon arrival…
Jesse McFall Of Fredericksburg Dies, 30 Jesse McFall Of Fredericksburg Dies, 30
Jesse McFall Of Fredericksburg Dies, 30 Jesse McFall Jr. of Fredericksburg died on Saturday, Dec. 30, according to his obituary. He was 30 years old. Jesse's obit on the Covenant Funeral Service website said he was a proud Momma's boy who cherished his wife, Olivia, and family, including his dogs.  He was passionate about the Cowboys, the West Virginia Mountaineers, sports, and Pokémon cards, the obit continues. Visitation is set for Tuesday, Jan. 9 at the Covenant Funeral Service in Fredericksburg. A service at a later date will be held in West Virginia. Click here for details and for Jesse McFall Jr.'s comp…
First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Major Storm Headed To Northeast First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Major Storm Headed To Northeast
First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Major Storm Headed To Northeast The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent coast-to-coast winter storm expected to hit the Northeast midway through the weekend. Click here for a new, updated story - Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Nears: These Spots Could See 18 Inches Snowfall is expected to begin overnight Saturday, Jan. 6 into Sunday, Jan. 7, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in the darker shade in the image above from AccuWeather.com are expected to see between 6 and 12 inches of snowfall, including parts of upstate New York, northern Connecticut and areas…
Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns
Cantaloupes Shipped To DMV Region Being Recalled For Salmonella Concerns Thousands of cases of whole cantaloupes - many of which were shipped to the DMV region - are subject to a new recall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Arizona-based Eagle Produce is voluntarily recalling 6,456 cases of cantaloupe that may be contaminated with Salmonella following a test at an FDA distribution center. Specifically, the recall includes Kandy whole cantaloupes with the UPC number code of 4050 on the package and lot codes of:  797901; 797900; 804918. The recalled cantaloupes were distributed between Tuesday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 16 and sold in sup…
Drug Trafficker With Ties To  DC Wanted For Running 'Sophisticated Operation' In DMV: FBI Drug Trafficker With Ties To  DC Wanted For Running 'Sophisticated Operation' In DMV: FBI
Drug Trafficker With Ties To DC Wanted For Running 'Sophisticated Operation' In DMV: FBI An alleged drug trafficker who goes by many names is on the run from the FBI after helping to run a massive scheme throughout the DMV region. Samuel Lee Rose, 44, who moved kilograms of cocaine, heroin, and crack from Maryland to West Virginia is among the state's most wanted after running what federal authorities described as "a sophisticated operation" that lined his pockets with hundreds of thousands of dollars. Rose stands accused of his role in a conspiracy to traffic large amounts of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine base, and cocaine hydrochloride from Hagerstown into Berkeley County in West…
New Ice Cream Recall Issued For Product Sold In Weis Market Stores New Ice Cream Recall Issued For Product Sold In Weis Market Stores
New Ice Cream Recall Issued For Product Sold In Weis Market Stores Another ice cream recall has been issued by a manufacturer in the region, this time due to an undeclared ingredient. Weis Markets Inc., headquartered in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, said it is recalling containers of Weis Quality Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream (48 ounces) because the product may contain undeclared egg.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product was distributed to all 197 Weis Mark…