Category Archives: Local News

(Richmond)- Governor Northam is preparing to extend social distancing guidelines in Virginia. His original order, which includes restaurant closings, is set to expire on April 23rd. Northam said ...Read more

(Richmond)- Governor Northam is expanding the state’s online education platform to allow all teachers to host virtual classes. Teachers in Virginia are able to share lessons and activities ...Read more

(Richmond)- Governor Northam is seeking the early release of inmates in the state amid the coronavirus. Northam is looking to release prisoners with one year or less remaining on their sentences. ...Read more

(Richmond)- Governor Northam has issued an executive order that will authorize the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to defer license renewal fees for 90 days from their original ...Read more

(DC)- Giant Food stores are announcing new social distancing policies to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.  The stores will begin implementing one-way aisle traffic and limit the number of ...Read more

(Richmond)-  Drivers should be aware of changes at toll booths in the Richmond area.  Attendants are not currently stationed on Powhite Parkway, the Boulevard Toll bridge or the Downtown ...Read more

(Richmond)- The predicted peak of coronavirus cases in the commonwealth is shifting to much sooner than originally thought. State officials say models have moved the expected peak from late May to ...Read more

(Richmond)-   Problems with the Virginia Employment Commission website. The Governor said the state saw a record number of new unemployment claims last week with more than 100-thousand people ...Read more