Category Archives: Local News

(Richmond)- Virginia has received federal grant money to study how the coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on area schools. Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. James Lane said the money ...Read more

(DC)- Members of the National Guard are staying longer in DC. That is the message from U.S. Capitol Police as they officially put in their request to hold the troops at Capitol Hill at least 60 ...Read more

(Richmond)- State Health officials say COVID-19 has claimed the life of a young person in Central Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health says the child is under the age of ten but did not ...Read more

(Richmond)- Virginians will be able to opt out of having their consumer data collected and sold by companies. Governor Northam signed the Consumer Data Protection Act, making Virginia only the ...Read more

(Blacksburg)- Virginia Tech is holding a virtual graduation ceremony this spring. The university is still planning for some limited in-person events depending on restrictions. The ceremony for the ...Read more

(Richmond)- A major goal has been reached in Virginia. Governor Northam said at the beginning of 2021 that he hoped the state could administer 50-thousand doses of the coronavirus vaccine per day. ...Read more

(Luray)- Flags will be lowered today across the Commonwealth to honor a fallen officer. Dominic Winum was shot and killed last week while in the line of duty. Governor Northam has ordered the U.S. ...Read more

(DC)- Pay close attention to your belongings the next time you ride Metro.  That is because new Lost-and-Found policies went into effect earlier this week on trains and buses.  Things like ...Read more

(DC)- D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser says no fans will be allowed for Nationals games at Nationals Park because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health officials will evaluate the impact of vaccines and new ...Read more