Two Westmoreland School Employees Charged With Drinking At Prom
(Westmoreland)- Two school employees are facing charges for allegedly being drunk during the Westmoreland County prom. Deputies arrested a teacher and a tech specialist last month while they were supposed to be chaperoning the prom in Montross.
Northam Says It Wasn’t Him In Offensive Photo
(Winchester)- Governor Northam continues to say he wasn’t in a racist yearbook photo. Independent investigators hired by Eastern Virginia Medical School said this week they couldn’t confirm the identity of the individuals in the offensive photo from
UVA Business school receives biggest donation ever
(Charlottesville)- A University of Virginia alum is giving the Darden School of Business its largest-ever donation. The Daily Progress is reporting that investor Frank Sands donated 68-million-dollars which will be used for renovations, a conference center and
Study Finds Two Virginia Counties Among The Happiest In The Country
(Undated)- Two Virginia counties are considered to be some of the happiest in the country in a recent study. Financial technology company SmartAsset released findings on Tuesday that rank Loudoun County as the second-happiest in the U.S.
Investigators Unable To Determine If Northam In Yearbook Photo
(Richmond)- There’s still no answer on whether Governor Northam appeared in a racist photo in his medical school yearbook. Independent investigators hired by Eastern Virginia Medical School said yesterday they could not confirm the identity of the
Big Numbers On The Road This Weekend
(Richmond)- Memorial Day weekend is expected to be a busy one on Virginia’s roads. Triple-A is predicting over one-million people will be traveling at least 50 miles from home at some point over the weekend in the
Former Virginia AG To Be Named To Homeland Security Role
(DC)- A former Virginia Attorney General is soon expected to be helping in U.S. immigration efforts. The New York Times is reporting the Trump administration plans to hire Ken Cuccinelli to serve in a senior role for
Investigation Findings Of Northam’s Yearbook Picture To Be Released
(Richmond)- The findings of an independent investigation into a racist picture in Governor Northam’s 1984 medical school yearbook will be released today. The picture shows a man in blackface and another in a Ku Klux Klan hood
Push for DC Statehood
(DC)- A new campaign will launch tomorrow to pass a law that would make Washington, D.C. a state. The new coalition known as 51 for 51 focuses on the need for D.C. to have statehood and equal
Man accused of rape, attempted murder, while out on bond
(Orange)- An Orange County man already facing serious charges is now facing rape and attempted murder charges. Police say that Cruz Grajeda was arrested last month for assault and abduction. Police say last week, a woman said
Busch Gardens Offers Military Free Admission
(Williamsburg)- Busch Gardens is allowing those who’ve served in the armed forces to have a little free fun this summer. Military veterans, retirees and Inactive Ready Reservists have until June 9th to go to BuschGardens-dot-com for a
Trial continues over Virginia abortion law
(Richmond)- A trial is continuing today in a lawsuit challenging several Virginia abortion laws. The lawsuit brought on by several women’s health groups is looking to overturn a law that allows only doctors to perform first-trimester abortions.
Today is the last day to vote for the primary
(Richmond)- Today is the last day to register for the June 11th primary election. You can do so before midnight on the Virginia Department of Elections website, or by heading to your local voter registrations office before
Jefferson Davis Highway to change name in NoVA
(Richmond)- A highway named after the President of the Confederacy is going to be known as something new in Arlington. The Commonwealth Transportation Board unanimously voted yesterday to change the name of Jefferson Davis Highway to Richmond
Hit-and-run suspect turns himself in eight months later
(Gainesville)- The suspect from a deadly hit-and-run last fall in northern Virginia is finally in jail. A 17-year-old was struck and killed trying to cross a road in Gainesville last September. Prince William County Police had been
Historic Tree Uprooted
(DC)- Officials are working to save a historic mulberry tree on the grounds of the Washington Monument that became uprooted over the weekend. The National Parks Service says the tree toppled over due to oversaturated soil following
Arlington Named Fittest City
(Arlington)- Arlington is the fittest city in the U.S. in a new study. The 2019 American Fitness Index evaluated exercise habits and overall health in America’s 100 biggest cities, which landed Arlington in the number-one spot. Arlington
Virginia Senators Concerned Over Trade War
(DC)- Virginia’s U.S. Senators are showing concern over how tariffs against China will affect the state. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner jointly said yesterday that the president’s trade war with China means uncertainty for Virginia’s soybean farmers.
Virginia Student Accused Of Threatening Florida School
(Ashburn)- A high school student in Virginia is being accused of threatening a school in Florida. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office was contacted on last week online threats made to a school in Fort Lauderdale. Officials say
DC Considering Charging Downtown Drivers
(DC)- D.C. is considering charging drivers to bring their cars and trucks into the city. DC may soon join a handful of other cities around the world in imposing something called “congestion pricing.” A fee would be
Woman Arrested For Leaving Multiple Children In Hot Car
(St. Charles)- A Maryland woman is facing charges for allegedly leaving seven children in a hot car while shopping. Police in St. Charles received a call Friday from a four-year-old child in a mall parking lot. The
Virginia Listed One Of Best States In Study
(Undated)- Virginia is being called one of the best states in the U.S. in a new study. The U.S. News & World Report ranked Virginia number-seven overall for 2019, based on eight measures. The state fell into
MA Man Accused Of Murder On The Appalachian Trail
(Wythe County)- A suspect is being accused of killing a man in a machete attack on the Appalachian Trail in southwestern Virginia. The U.S. Department of Justice says 30-year-old James Jordan attacked a man and woman who
Study: Maryland Heroin Deaths Drop
(Annapolis)- A new report says cocaine related deaths in Maryland have spiked. The report done by the Opioid Operational Command Center says deaths from heroin and prescription painkillers both dropped but cocaine-related deaths rose to 89 percent,
President Trump Taking Active Role In Planning July 4th Celebration
(DC)- President Trump is making changes to the nation’s Fourth of July celebration in DC. . Trump has directed the fireworks be moved from its usual spot on the Mall to be closer to the Potomac River.