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Lithium-ion battery production complex to bring 2,000 jobs to Southside Virginia and more headlines
• “Project powers 2,000-plus jobs for Danville, Pittsylvania County, $1.35 billion investment.”—Danville Register and Bee • “VB leaders frustrated with Something in the Water organizers, threaten to pull plug on festival.”—WTKR • “Richmond homeowners will get a tax rebate check next year.”—Axios Richmond • “Helene’s wrath in southwest Virginia could last for 8 years.”—WAVY • […]
Virginia men convicted for actions connected to U.S. Capitol breach and more headlines
• “Virginia men convicted for actions connected to U.S. Capitol breach.” — WDBJ • “Rep. Good sought to kill bill to grant full Social Security benefits to pensioners.” — Cardinal News • “Virginia opioid overdose deaths nearing pre-pandemic levels.” — VPM • “‘We’re not going to be quiet about it’: Virginia state senator receives threatening […]
Petersburg casino likely to affect other Virginia gambling houses and more headlines
• “Petersburg casino likely to affect other Virginia gambling houses.” — VPM • “A Virginia roll road saved an RV-driving das 20 minutes — and cost $569.” — The Washington Post • “A day at the park may get pricier in Fairfax County.“ — WTOP • “Tennessee health care company pledges to restore hospital services […]
Virginians were among the most sleep-deprived on election night and more state headlines
• “A Virginia toll road saved an RV-driving dad 20 minutes — and cost $569.”—Washington Post • “Virginians among most sleep-deprived on election night, survey shows.”—WAVY • “Political expert, former Virginia delegate talks swing state move for Trump, local races.”—DC News Now • “Drought watch advisory in Virginia expands to 38 counties.”—WRIC • “UVA vice […]
Va. Congressman Gerry Connolly says he has cancer and other headlines
• “Va. Congressman Gerry Connolly says he has cancer.” — WTOP • “Caesars Virginia announces opening date for Danville location.” — WDBJ • “With an 11-vote lead and over 1,200 ballots outstanding, Bowers declares himself ‘mayor-elect’ in Roanoke.” — Cardinal News • “Why Flock license plate cameras cross the line in Norfolk.” — The Virginian-Pilot […]
Five things we learned about the Virginia election and other headlines
• “Five things we learned about the Virginia election on Tuesday.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Fact Check: Typo on display of Virginia voting equipment does not invalidate votes.” — Reuters • “Republicans on path to increase Lynchburg City Council majority.” — Cardinal News • “Cloned ferret gives birth in Va., making history, U.S. officials say.” […]
These competitive Va. races could play a key role in battle for Congress and more headlines
• “Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress.”—Associated Press • “Richmond voter precinct chief removed from polling location after ballot issues.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Is casino gambling coming to Petersburg? Voters say loudly, ‘Yes!'”—Progress-Index • “Veterans Voices: Project Healing Waters helps Richmond veterans heal through fly fishing.”—WRIC •”Some Virginia farmers […]
Live updates: Election Day in Virginia
Polls are now closed, and Virginians’ votes are being tallied. We’re posting live election results on our site as they come in. 11:09 p.m.: Democrat Jennifer McClellan wins reelection in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. 10:58 p.m.: Amid GOP infighting, State Sen. John McGuire beats Gloria Witt in Virginia’s 5th […]
What you need to know on Election Day in Virginia
It’s here: Election Day 2024. Virginia has 11 congressional districts, and all of them will elect representatives today. One of Virginia’s U.S. Senate seats is also on the ballot. In addition, today Virginians will elect their local leaders statewide, and help select the next president of the United States. There’s also a proposed amendment to […]
Virginia reaches $29 million opioid settlement with Kroger and more state headlines
• “Virginia reaches $29 million opioid settlement with Kroger.” — WDBJ • “Irvo Otieno’s mom weeps on his grave after hearing cases likely to be dropped.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia constitutional amendment could expand property tax exemptions for military spouses.”—WAVY • “Roanoke lags state, nation in most health outcome data.”—Roanoke Times • “Convicted killer […]
Youngkin welcomes Trump to Virginia with tribute, prayer and more state headlines
• “Youngkin, long coy about Trump, welcomes him to Virginia with tribute, prayer.”—Washington Post • “Dozens in Charlottesville area purged from voter rolls at Youngkin’s direction.”—Daily Progress • “Who is responsible for vetting local campaign finance reports?”—VPM News • “After drag race video goes viral, 2 Virginia drivers are arrested for unsafe driving.”—WTOP News • […]
This ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question will be on every ballot statewide and more Va. headlines
• “This ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question is on every single ballot across Virginia.”—WTOP • “Donald Trump gambles with late-stage trips to Democratic New Mexico and Virginia.”—Associated Press • “800 kids are waiting to be adopted in Virginia.”—WSLS • “Underage Albemarle students sent to hospital after high dose of THC.”—WVIR • “Animals you may not know […]