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Q&A: News director details 'catastrophic' conditions in North Carolina caused by Hurricane Helene 10/02/2024 08:53am • The death toll and damage from Hurricane Helene continue to ramp up. The storm caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast and��killed at least 166 people. President Joe Biden plans to tour the destruction in the Carolinas on Wednesday. Laura Lee, news director for Blue Ridge Public Radio Loudoun Co. school board bans new cell towers on school campuses 09/26/2024 09:53am • The Loudoun County School Board has voted to prohibit the construction of cell towers on school grounds, near elementary, middle and high schools, for the next five years. Tuesday, the board voted 8-0-1 to change the language of the policy regarding which companies can build mobile and land-based Are the online goods you���re buying really all that good? Or are they phony? 09/25/2024 04:45pm • Most of us haven���t started our holiday shopping yet, and some of us might not start until the last minute. But when you go looking for deals online, what you think is a steal could leave you robbed. ���It's a growing criminal global enterprise that totals $2 trillion a year,��� said Paul De Why are abbreviations so common in text messages? IYKYK 09/20/2024 12:45pm • Americans have used abbreviations, or acronyms, in written communications for generations. Everyone knows what FYI or ASAP means if it's in a message or text, or even verbal communication. But abbreviations have taken on a life on their own, and many who are baffled by them, turn to the internet Virginia Department of Education releases final cell phone-free school guidelines 09/17/2024 05:14pm • The Virginia Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it has published its��final cell phone-free education guidelines. Two months ago, the governor directed the department to develop them to limit students��� time using ���addictive��� cellphones in schools and eliminate ���clear distracti See a full harvest supermoon partial lunar eclipse this week 09/16/2024 07:09am • If there are clear skies this Tuesday night, we will see a nice celestial event somewhat similar to what occurred in 2015, which was a full harvest supermoon total lunar eclipse. In 2024, we get a full harvest supermoon partial lunar eclipse that will involve only about 8% of the full supermoon b Every millisecond counts: What you need to know about Wi-Fi 7 09/13/2024 06:16pm • Q: What's Wi-Fi 7 and do I need it? A: Wi-Fi technology has been evolving over the years with most users not realizing the significant differences. Wi-Fi 6 started rolling out in 2019 and was systematically adopted by device manufacturers as new products were released, and the same will happen wi Data Doctors: Cloud storage vs. cloud backup 09/06/2024 05:42am • Q: How does OneDrive compare to Carbonite as a backup option? A: The three rules of computing are backup, backup, backup and having the right type of backup depends on what you���re trying to secure. OneDrive and Carbonite actually serve different purposes and, in many cases, both have value. Maryland issues a new suicide prevention action plan for schools, families 09/05/2024 08:35pm • Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 24 in Maryland. That's according to a new suicide prevention action plan produced through the state's Department of Health. Scott Poland, the director of the Office of Suicide and Violence Prevention at Nova S Maryland data center conference gets caught up in power line controversy 08/31/2024 10:26pm • Dozens of noisy protesters greeted the business leaders, elected officials, union members and other interested parties who were gathered at Frederick Community College Thursday for a conference on data centers in Maryland. The demonstrators were there to express outrage over a proposed power tran Flexible workspace in DC lets you house your business, work, live and play all within steps of one another 08/29/2024 08:50am • The days of working in an office from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, have dwindled since the pandemic sent workers running from their headquarters and buildings. Meantime, on-demand workspaces have been increasing and evolving. In 2023,��nearly 4 million people used coworking spaces, many Maryland Football Preview: Terps enter season with optimism ��� and question marks 08/26/2024 04:36am • Who's ready for college football to commence? Forget about what you may have heard about "Week Zero," unless you're a Yellow Jacket or Seminole fan (if an upset loss happens in Ireland, does it really occur?). College football's regular season commences this week (who's ready for Howard-Rutgers Thur Virginia one step closer to creating single gaming agency 08/24/2024 10:27pm • Legal gaming has surged to new heights in Virginia, transforming into a multibillion-dollar annual market as the state���s expanding casinos, sports betting, and online gaming sectors fuel economic growth and reshape the entertainment landscape. But the industry is currently overseen by multiple FBI wants you to 'Take A Beat' as cases of fraud and scams grow 08/20/2024 04:03am • Responding to a sharp rise in financial fraud and scams, the FBI has launched a nationwide campaign urging the public to resist the pressure and act with caution when it comes to potentially fraudulent offers. The "Take A Beat" campaign encourages the public to stop and think things over when con 1 in 5 vehicles in DC area is at least 10 years old. They���re a good budget buy 08/19/2024 08:06am • For used vehicle shoppers on a budget, a vehicle that is 10 years old, or even older, is a good choice. Unlike 20 or 30 years ago, older used vehicles are still dependable and, depending on the owner, probably still in good shape. For some models, appearance hasn���t changed that much. About 20%