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Students honor Virginia teacher killed during Hurricane Helene and more headlines
• “Students honor Virginia teacher killed during Hurricane Helene.” — 6News • “Former House delegate does not get bond revoked, trial to come.” — The News & Advance • “Mysterious gravestone in Virginia reveals 400-year-old secrets: archaeologists.” — Fox News • “McGuire rides Trump bus through rural areas, encourages early voting.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • […]
Virginia is the third loneliest state in the country and more headlines
• “Virginia is the third loneliest state in the country.” — Axios • “Virginia Department of Health says to avoid natural water bodies after Helene.” — 8News • “Is Amanda Chase still in the GOP? Intraparty feud risks her state Senate ambitions.” — The Daily Progress • “Judge: State shakeup of Loudoun juvenile court unit […]
Port of Virginia shutters ahead of dockworkers’ strike and more state headlines
•” Port of Virginia shuts down Monday ahead of expected ILA strike.”—WTKR • “If money talks, Virginia’s not in play this November.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Mobilize Recovery Across America bus tour to stop in Henrico County.” — 8News • “Danville to consider $2 million appropriation for single-family housing projects.” — Cardinal News • “Why […]
Post-Helene, Damascus, Va. ravaged by floodwaters and more state headlines
• “Floodwaters ravage homes, businesses in Washington County’s Damascus.”—Bristol Herald Courier • “Circuit judge strikes down Arlington’s ‘missing middle’ housing plan.”—Washington Post • “James City County business consultant to run for lieutenant governor as Republican.”—Virginian-Pilot • “Jury awards $300 million to women who alleged sex abuse by doctor at a Virginia children’s hospital.”—Associated Press • […]
Virginia ABC fires four directors amid slipping sales and more state headlines
• “Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority lays off 4 directors as sales slip more.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Portsmouth Police Department: 14 businesses targeted in illegal gambling bust.”—WAVY • “Suffolk judge dismisses speed camera lawsuit.”—WTKR • “How a new Petersburg hospital suite is ensuring victims of violence ‘feel valued’ in an uncomfortable time.”—WTVR • “Former Fairfax Co. […]
Malvo resentencing postponed in MD after Virginia says he can’t attend and more state headlines
• “Resentencing for Lee Malvo postponed in Maryland after Virginia says he can’t attend in person.” — Associated Press • “Youngkin pulls support for North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson.” — WRIC • “Manassas airport could see commercial flights by 2025.” — WUSA9 • “Trump calls early voting ‘stupid’ after boosting it in Virginia.” — […]
Civics education bill is first in line for 2025 legislative session and other Virginia headlines
• “A civics education bill is first in line for 2025 General Assembly session.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Trump mixes up the name of Charlottesville, Virginia, during his speech in Georgia.” — The Associated Press • “Virginia deems two-thirds of recently funded broadband expansion projects behind schedule.” — Cardinal News • “Here’s the Constitutional amendment […]
10th District candidates square off at Loudoun County debate and other Virginia headlines
• “10th District candidates Clancy, Subramanyam square off at Loudoun County debate.” — Inside NoVa • “The Hidden story of Virginia Native tribes who outsmarted Bacon’s Rebellion.” — The Washington Post • “Stefanik assures GOP voters in Charlottesville Virginia is still in play for Trump.” — The Daily Progress • “‘Ton of questions’ as Youngkin […]
UVA medical school faculty say Jim Ryan is lying about hospital complaints and more state headlines
• “Virginia race for Spanberger’s open seat in Congress is heating up.”—Washington Post • “Sabato: Harris will win Virginia, but that doesn’t mean it’s a blue state.”—News Virginian • “UVa medical school faculty say Jim Ryan is lying about hospital complaints.”—Daily Progress • “Buckingham County audit delayed due to lack of personnel.”—Farmville Herald • “‘Totally […]
FOIA Friday: New videos depict Otieno’s last days; audit reveals Richmond finance failures
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
‘Suspicious’ package delivered to state department of elections and more Virginia headlines
• “Virginia Department of Elections receives package with ‘suspicious white substance’ inside.”—WRIC • “Incorrect mail-in ballots sent to more than 7,000 Virginia Beach homes, officials say.”—Virginian-Pilot • “Portrait of Richard Saslaw, Virginia’s longest-serving senator, is unveiled.”—Washington Post • “This Virginia family has been swatted 3 times in the last year and has no clue why: […]
Who’s running to be lieutenant governor in 2025 and more Virginia headlines
• “Who’s running to be Virginia’s lieutenant governor in 2025?”— VPM • “Youngkin seeks new bids on state employee health plans.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “How the Boar’s Head plant closure could wreck this tiny Virginia town.”— The Washington Post • “Virginia Republican Party tells Lynchburg GOP it can’t censure or expel mayor and vice mayor.”— Cardinal […]