Supreme Court Hears From Virginia GOP Today
(Richmond)- The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear an appeal from the Virginia GOP over a state House map ruling today. A lower court ruled last year that lines for eleven districts are unconstitutional due to racial
Statewide Tornado Drill Tomorrow
(Richmond)- Virginia’s annual statewide tornado drill is coming up tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service will send out a test signal over weather radios at 9:45 a.m. The state emergency management department says local radio and TV
Northam Vetoes Bill To Move Forward With Emissions Cap
(Richmond)- Governor Northam is vetoing a bill that would’ve prevented the state from joining an initiative to reduce carbon dioxide air pollution. Virginia is set to take part in a program with nine other states called the
Man Hit By Train In Orange
(Orange)- A man who was struck by a train in central Virginia is in critical condition. State Police said a Norfolk Southern train hit a man as he crossed the railroad tracks last night close to downtown
Student Sent Home After Refusing To Remove Confederate Hat
(Albermarle)- The Albemarle County school district is already enforcing a new ban on confederate imagery. A high school student was sent home this week after he refused to remove a hat with the Confederate insignia. Superintendent Matt
Potomac Mills sign about to be reinstalled
The Potomac Mills sign along I-95 is about to return. The General Manager of Potomac Mills said in a news release that the reconstruction of the local landmark is officially underway, with completed installation anticipated later this
Governor Northam announces 100 new jobs in Caroline County
(Richmond)- Governor Northam announced that M.C. Dean, Inc., a leading electrical design-build and systems integration firm for mission-critical organizations, will invest $25.1 million to incorporate a new product line at its fabrication and distribution facility in Caroline
Fairfax County Public Schools Sexual Misconduct Cases
(Fairfax)- Fairfax County Public Schools are facing several federal lawsuits over sexual misconduct. At least three students say the school system mishandled sexual misconduct investigations. Two boys claim they were wrongfully punished based on false accusations. A
Lumber Liquidators To Pay 33-Million In Penalties
(Henrico)- It’s one hefty penalty for Lumber Liquidators. The Henrico County-based company announced yesterday that it will pay 33-million dollars for misleading investors about formaldehyde in its flooring products. The company first came under fire in 2015
New Law Helps School Nurses Treat Opioid Overdoses
(Richmond)- A new law will make it easier for school nurses to save lives. Governor Northam signed HB-2318 into law last week which gives school districts the ability to train school healthcare professionals to administer certain drugs
Man Who Shot Officer Bought Guns Due To “Human Error”
(Richmond)- A man who shot an Alexandria police officer in the head back in 2013 was able to purchase a gun earlier this year. Kashif Bashir, who was released last year from a mental hospital, was found
A Roofing Company Is Giving Out AR-15s To Paying Customers
(Urbanna)- A Virginia roofing company is giving out AR-15 rifles to their customers. Urbanna based LMC Exteriors posted a video saying anyone who buys their roofing services can get a free AR-15. They say customers will receive
Parks Tossing Foam Dinnerware For Recyclables
(Williamsburg)- Busch Gardens and Water Country are making an effort to go a little more green. All foam dinnerware will be replaced by products made from recycled material before gates open in Williamsburg for the season. It’s
Virginia’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
(Richmond)- Virginia’s unemployment rate remains under three-percent. The Department of Labor said yesterday that the state stood at two-point-eight percent in January, which is where the number has been for half-a-year. The national unemployment rate stands at
Maryland House Approves Assisted Suicide Measure
(Annapolis)- The Maryland House of Delegates is approving a bill that would legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients in the state. The bill passed in a 74-66 vote, three more than the 71 votes needed for
UVA Raises Minimum Wage
(Charlottesville)- Minimum wage for employees at the University of Virginia is going up. School president Jim Ryan sent out an email yesterday to advise minimum wage is moving from 12-75-per-hour to 15-dollars-an-hour. The change is expected to cost
Former Army Sergeant Sentenced To Life For Double Murder
(Prince William County)- A man who killed his wife and a Prince William County police officer three years ago is heading to prison for life. The judge sentenced former Army staff sergeant Ronald Hamilton yesterday to seven consecutive
ACLU Wants Lee Monument Removed
(Richmond)- The ACLU of Virginia is urging Governor Northam to remove the Robert E. Lee Monument in Richmond. The ACLU recommended moving what it calls a towering racist symbol from Monument Avenue to the Appomattox Court House National
Cherry Blossoms Peak Bloom Expected April 3-6
(DC)- There are still several weeks left before the DC cherry blossoms reach peak bloom. The National Park Service says they expect the cherry blossoms will reach their peak bloom between April 3rd and April 6th. Peak bloom
Safety Group Making Last-Minute Push To Hands-Free Driving Bill
(Richmond)- Virginia safety advocates are hoping to convince Governor Northam to amend a hands-free driving bill. The proposal to remove devices from the hands of drivers failed in the General Assembly, but lawmakers did pass a bill prohibiting
Longtime Senior Republican Decides Not To Run Again
(Augusta)- A longtime Virginia delegate is deciding not to seek re-election. Senior Republican Steve Landes said yesterday that he will instead run in the race for Clerk of Circuit Court in Augusta County. He has represented the 25th
Driver Charged After Drinking Box Of Wine At Store
(Stafford)- A Stafford woman is accused of drinking an entire box of wine at a store before getting behind the wheel. Stafford County investigators said they found an empty box of wine along with a full one inside
Convicted Killer Apologizes To Victims’ Families
(Prince William County)- A man who killed his wife and a Prince William County police officer three years ago is apologizing. Army Staff Sergeant Ronald Hamilton was found guilty last September in the shooting deaths of Crystal Hamilton
Company Seeking To Build Solar Farm In Culpeper
(Culpeper)- A California company is eying land in Culpeper County for a large solar farm project. The Free Lance-Star is reporting that Cricket Solar is looking to build more than 270-thousand solar panels on 800 acres in the
Metro Board Votes To Keep Adjusted Metro Hours Until 2020
(DC)- Late-night Metro rail service will be making a come back but not until 2020. The Metro board voted to keep limited operating hours for Metro rail repairs until July of next year. The Metro Board Chairman says