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Snowy roads lead to hundreds of Virginia and North Carolina crashes as Arctic air brings record cold
Read full article: Snowy roads lead to hundreds of Virginia and North Carolina crashes as Arctic air brings record coldSnowy roads led to hundreds of crashes throughout Virginia and North Carolina, including a series of crashes on an interstate highway involving more than 50 vehicles.
Pernell Whitaker: U.S. Gold Medalist and boxing legend
Read full article: Pernell Whitaker: U.S. Gold Medalist and boxing legendPernell โSweet Peaโ Whitaker was only 24 years old when he secured his first and only gold medal in the 1984 Olympic games, even more impressive than that, The Norfolk native had never fought at the pro level.
WATCH: Gov. Youngkin and authorities urge caution ahead of more winter weather
Read full article: WATCH: Gov. Youngkin and authorities urge caution ahead of more winter weatherVirginians are once again preparing for another round of winter weather. Governor Youngkin is making sure more resources are available and encouraging Virginians to not only prepare but also stay off the roads.
Virginia Tech explores underground power lines to reduce outages
Read full article: Virginia Tech explores underground power lines to reduce outagesWith the recent impacts of winter weather causing tens of thousands of people across Virginia to be without power for days, some wonder about the transition from above-ground power lines to underground.
Computer science has gone mainstream in US education, yet young women are still underrepresented in Virginia
Read full article: Computer science has gone mainstream in US education, yet young women are still underrepresented in VirginiaScholarshipInstitute.org analyzed Code.org's 2024 State of Computer Science Education report to look at computer science offerings in Virginia and why the gender gap persists.
Flagg has 17 points and 14 rebounds as No. 3 Duke beats Virginia 80-62
Read full article: Flagg has 17 points and 14 rebounds as No. 3 Duke beats Virginia 80-62Freshman star Cooper Flagg had 17 points and 14 rebounds, notching his seventh double-double of the season before halftime, as No. 3 Duke cruised past Virginia 80-62.
VHSL cancels all championship events on Saturday, updates schedule due to weather
Read full article: VHSL cancels all championship events on Saturday, updates schedule due to weatherThe Virginia High School League has announced they have adjusted their planned schedule to account for the winter storm that will impact the Commonwealth on Wednesday.
Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Feb. 20
Read full article: Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Feb. 20Here is a look at futurecast Thursday morning. Snow showers push through for the next few hours, bringing a light addition to the snow that fell yesterday.
AEP gives Sunday morning winter storm response update
Read full article: AEP gives Sunday morning winter storm response updateAppalachian Power company gave an update on outages and the companyโs response to outages in our region. As of 9 a.m. Sunday 27,400 are still without power including 19,500 customers in Virginia.
McKneely scores 22 points to lead Virginia to 73-70 win over Virgnia Tech
Read full article: McKneely scores 22 points to lead Virginia to 73-70 win over Virgnia TechIsaac McKneely scored 22 points and Virginia held off Virginia Tech 73-70. Tobi Lawal scored 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting for Virginia Tech. Ben Burnham missed a 3-pointer from the left wing with three seconds left to end it.
Arthur Ashe: Tennis superstar, activist and author from Richmond
Read full article: Arthur Ashe: Tennis superstar, activist and author from RichmondArthur Ashe was only 49 years old when he passed away in 1993, but the tennis superstar accomplished so much in his lifeโfrom becoming the face of tennis to the face of activism. Ashe was also the first and only African American male to win both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open singles titles.
Mike Tomlin: Super Bowl-winning head coach from Hampton Roads
Read full article: Mike Tomlin: Super Bowl-winning head coach from Hampton RoadsAfter a two-and-a-half-week process, Mike Tomlin was named head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007, becoming the first Black head coach in the franchiseโs storied history. Many analysts and outlets were shocked by the hire, calling it โunconventional,โ but 18 years later, the Steelers head coach has thrived on being unconventional.
Storm makes for treacherous travel as snow and ice track through the mid-Atlantic
Read full article: Storm makes for treacherous travel as snow and ice track through the mid-AtlanticA snowstorm has blown into the U.S. mid-Atlantic states, causing dozens of accidents on icy roads, prompting school closures and stoking worries about possible power outages.
Crews prepare for winter storm, urge drivers to plan ahead
Read full article: Crews prepare for winter storm, urge drivers to plan aheadAs Virginia braces for another winter storm, travel and safety experts are urging residents to plan ahead to avoid dangerous situations. Crews from both the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and local city agencies are already on the roads, preparing for the upcoming weather conditions.
McKneeley scores 20, Ames adds 18 to help Virginia beat Georgia Tech 75-61
Read full article: McKneeley scores 20, Ames adds 18 to help Virginia beat Georgia Tech 75-61Isaac McKneeley scored 20 points, Dai Dai Ames added 14 of his 18 in the second half and Virginia beat Georgia Tech 75-61. Andrew Rohde scored 11 points with nine assists for Virginia. The Cavaliers have won 13 in a row against Georgia Tech, dating to a 68-64 loss on Jan. 9, 2016, and 21 of their last 23. The Yellow Jackets are 1-12 all-time on Virginiaโs home court, where they have lost 11 straight. Blake Buchanan threw down a dunk to make it 25-all with 6:46 left in the first half, Jacob Kofie followed with a three-point play 42 seconds later and Virginia led the rest of the way. Naithan George hit five 3-pointers and led the Yellow Jackets with 20 points.
Trump chops away at the government and the fallout is felt in the Virginia governorโs race
Read full article: Trump chops away at the government and the fallout is felt in the Virginia governorโs raceThe Trump administrationโs aggressive push to cut government jobs is reverberating in the early stages of this yearโs race for governor in Virginia. The fast-moving effort by Republican President Donald Trump to overhaul the federal workforce could have a sweeping impact in the state, home to some 145,000 federal employees and many more government contractors. Virginia, which along with New Jersey is picking a new governor in 2025, is already regarded as something of an early indicator of voter attitudes between presidential elections. The leading contenders in the governor's race are a former Democratic congresswoman, Abigail Spanberger, and the Republican lieutenant governor, Winsome Earle-Sears. The primaries are in June.
Bills to legalize retail marijuana pass both Virginia House and Senate again
Read full article: Bills to legalize retail marijuana pass both Virginia House and Senate againFor the second consecutive year, bills aimed at legalizing cannabis retail sales have passed through both the Virginia House and Senate. Past story: Bill to legalize retail marijuana sales advancing through General Assembly
Pearl Bailey: The Multi-talented entertainer and โAmbassador of Loveโ from Newport News
Read full article: Pearl Bailey: The Multi-talented entertainer and โAmbassador of Loveโ from Newport NewsTo call Pearl Bailey just an entertainer would be a disservice. The multi-talented singer, actress and jazz icon broke multiple barriers - becoming a Tony award-winning artist and delegate to the United Nations.
Local residents share diverse Super Bowl plans: from family gatherings to skipping the glitz
Read full article: Local residents share diverse Super Bowl plans: from family gatherings to skipping the glitzThe Super Bowl is just around the corner, and 10 News wanted to know how youโre planning to celebrate the big day.
Salvage crews recover engine, large portion of jet from river after deadly air collision near DC
Read full article: Salvage crews recover engine, large portion of jet from river after deadly air collision near DCSalvage crews have recovered an engine and large pieces of fuselage and are working to retrieve a wing from wreckage of last weekโs midair collision near Washingtonโs Reagan National Airport.
Winsome Earle-Sears: First woman of color elected to statewide office in Virginia
Read full article: Winsome Earle-Sears: First woman of color elected to statewide office in VirginiaVirginiaโs Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears is a force to be reckoned with, serving as the first woman of color to be elected to a statewide office in Virginia.
Virginia Tech gets first Commonwealth Clash win of the season over Virginia in Charlottesville
Read full article: Virginia Tech gets first Commonwealth Clash win of the season over Virginia in CharlottesvilleVirginia Tech gets first Commonwealth Clash win of the season over Virginia in Charlottesville
The NCAA settles lawsuit with Tennessee and Virginia over compensation rules for recruits
Read full article: The NCAA settles lawsuit with Tennessee and Virginia over compensation rules for recruitsThe NCAA has settled the lawsuit with the attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia and other states over its rules prohibiting name, image and likeness compensation for recruits.
Green Valley Elementary Cardinal STEM Academy shine at National Robotics Competition
Read full article: Green Valley Elementary Cardinal STEM Academy shine at National Robotics CompetitionThe Cardinal STEM Academy program with Green Valley Elementary went to East Tennessee university this past Saturday and competed against schools from Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina and showed incredible success.
Some hospitals pause gender-affirming care to evaluate Trump's executive order
Read full article: Some hospitals pause gender-affirming care to evaluate Trump's executive orderHospitals in Colorado, Virginia and the nationโs capital say they have paused gender-affirming care for young people as they evaluate President Donald Trumpโs executive order aimed at cutting federal support for such care.
Fort Chiswell Animal Park faces possible challenges with proposed Virginia Senate bill
Read full article: Fort Chiswell Animal Park faces possible challenges with proposed Virginia Senate billThe Fort Chiswell Animal Park has been a staple in the Wythe community for over 20 years. Currently, a bill in the Virginia Senate poses a potential threat to their operations, as well as to zoos across the commonwealth.
Breaking age barriers: youth join Alzheimerโs fight
Read full article: Breaking age barriers: youth join Alzheimerโs fightMargie Shaver and her 17-year-old grandson Dylan are advocating for Alzheimer's awareness, highlighting its impact on all generations, as they prepare to address Virginia lawmakers.
Train to perform at Elmwood Park with special guest Edwin McCain
Read full article: Train to perform at Elmwood Park with special guest Edwin McCainThe Berglund Center is excited to announce that the Grammy-winning rock band Train will perform live at Elmwood Park in Roanoke, Virginia, on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.
Van Winkle Distillery products to be available via Virginia ABC Lottery
Read full article: Van Winkle Distillery products to be available via Virginia ABC LotterySix products from the heralded Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery will be available for the opportunity to purchase through an upcoming Virginia ABC online lottery, Virginia ABC announced Monday.
Restaurant owners support tax exemption proposal for employee tips
Read full article: Restaurant owners support tax exemption proposal for employee tipsFrom groceries to gas, we all know that the cost of living is high and now Governor Glenn Youngkin wants to do something about it to help heโs proposing an exemption on tips from someoneโs state income taxes, if they work in food service, hospitality, or personal service.
Guarding the flock: How to protect your poultry following a bird flu outbreak in Virginia
Read full article: Guarding the flock: How to protect your poultry following a bird flu outbreak in VirginiaThe Virginia Cooperative Extension is warning the public about a recent bird flu outbreak that could affect poultry in the Commonwealth.
Virginia Democrats pass abortion, voting rights constitutional amendments
Read full article: Virginia Democrats pass abortion, voting rights constitutional amendmentsVirginiaโs Democratic-led Senate on Tuesday passed constitutional amendments on abortion and voting rights that were quickly lambasted by Republicans who could use the issues as the party tries to regain ground in Novemberโs statewide elections.
A look into Virginiaโs 2025 gubernatorial election
Read full article: A look into Virginiaโs 2025 gubernatorial electionWith the inauguration of President Trump around the corner, we Virginians arenโt too far out from our 2025 gubernatorial race; in fact, primaries are set to be held this June. So, where is the race currently at?
Virginia flags to be raised temporarily for inauguration of President-elect Trump
Read full article: Virginia flags to be raised temporarily for inauguration of President-elect TrumpGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced that flags in Virginia will be raised temporarily for the inauguration of incoming president Donald Trump.
Southwest Virginia residents look for help as electric costs continue to rise
Read full article: Southwest Virginia residents look for help as electric costs continue to riseDuring the wintertime, thereโs no question many of us are going to be using more electricity than the summertime. For some, they are seeing electric bills that are daunting to pay.
Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is 'the law of the land.' What is it, and what happens next?
Read full article: Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is 'the law of the land.' What is it, and what happens next?President Joe Bidenโs declaration the Equal Rights Amendment is โthe law of the landโ likely only sets up more debates for Congress and the courts.