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Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
Read full article: Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equalityDemocratic lawmakers who wield control of the Virginia Legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including becoming the first Southern state to expand constitutional protections for abortion access.
Market on Melrose Opens in Northwest Roanoke, Providing Much-Needed Resource for the Community
Read full article: Market on Melrose Opens in Northwest Roanoke, Providing Much-Needed Resource for the CommunityA new grocery store officially opened in Northwest Roanoke, offering fresh produce, quality meats, and name-brand grocery items to a neighborhood that has long struggled with access to healthy food.
Inspector general finds no fault in Park Police shooting of Virginia man in 2017
Read full article: Inspector general finds no fault in Park Police shooting of Virginia man in 2017A federal inspector general has exonerated two U.S. Park Police officers who fatally shot a Virginia man after a highway chase seven years ago.
CIA employee accused of leaking classified info on Israeli attack plans to face charges in Virginia
Read full article: CIA employee accused of leaking classified info on Israeli attack plans to face charges in VirginiaA CIA employee accused of leaking classified information assessing Israelโs earlier plans to attack Iran has been ordered by a federal judge to face felony charges in Virginia.
Gov. Youngkin unveils a new online one-stop information resource for Virginia Veterans
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin unveils a new online one-stop information resource for Virginia VeteransGov. Glenn Youngkin has announced the launch of the Virginia Veterans Network, a new online hub aiming to support military families and transitioning service members throughout the Commonwealth.
Louisa Countyโs earthquake memory spurs aid to Grayson County
Read full article: Louisa Countyโs earthquake memory spurs aid to Grayson CountyOne central Virginia county is paying it forward after they received help over 10 years ago when a historic east coast earthquake rocked their community. Now, Louisa County has set the example of supporting each other when tragedy hits.
The latter part of the weekend will see more clouds and the chance for some needed rain
Read full article: The latter part of the weekend will see more clouds and the chance for some needed rainStay updated on the latest weather conditions for Southwest and Central Virginia, including the impact of tropical storm Rafael Nala and local weather forecasts.
Virginia Tech and Roanoke Cement Company partner on study to capture carbon underground
Read full article: Virginia Tech and Roanoke Cement Company partner on study to capture carbon undergroundThe goal is to try and store 1.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year for the next three decades, the equivalent taking more than 360,000 passenger cars off the road annually
VDOT Prepares for Winter Weather
Read full article: VDOT Prepares for Winter WeatherAs November ushers in cooler temperatures, many are turning their attention to winter preparationsโand the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is no exception. Though itโs sunny and 80 degrees today, VDOT is already preparing for snowflakes.
Former President Donald Trump projected to win the U.S. presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris
Read full article: Former President Donald Trump projected to win the U.S. presidential election, defeating Kamala HarrisHere's a look at how Virginia voters voted in the U.S. Presidential race on Nov. 5, 2024.
John McGuire III projected to win the U.S. House 5th district seat, defeating Gloria Witt
Read full article: John McGuire III projected to win the U.S. House 5th district seat, defeating Gloria WittJohn McGuire III is projected to win the U.S. House of Representatives seat for the 5th district, defeating Gloria Witt.
Ben Cline projected to win the U.S. House 6th district seat, defeating Ken Mitchell
Read full article: Ben Cline projected to win the U.S. House 6th district seat, defeating Ken MitchellIncumbent Ben Cline (R), Ken Mitchell (D) and Robby Wells, Jr. (I) are vying for Virginiaโs 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress
Read full article: Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for CongressDemocrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson remained locked in a close contest early Wednesday in a U.S. House race in Virginia for the seat being vacated by three-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger.
Local representatives speak at Trumpโs rally in Salem
Read full article: Local representatives speak at Trumpโs rally in SalemHouse representatives Ben Cline and Morgan Griffith, both up for re-election, told the crowd that with a strong turnout in this part of the state, Trump could carry Virginia.
Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes
Read full article: Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votesDemocrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are zeroing in on Sunbelt states as they embark on one last weekend quest to sway undecided voters in battleground states that will determine the next president.
A man is accused of punching and bloodying another passenger who was sleeping on a US flight
Read full article: A man is accused of punching and bloodying another passenger who was sleeping on a US flightAn airline passenger is sitting in jail in Virginia after being accused of an unprovoked attack on a fellow passenger who was sleeping.
U.S. House of Representatives District 6 general election results on Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: U.S. House of Representatives District 6 general election results on Nov. 5, 2024Incumbent Ben Cline (R), Ken Mitchell (D) and Robby Wells, Jr. (I) are vying for Virginiaโs 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
U.S. House of Representatives District 5 general election results on Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: U.S. House of Representatives District 5 general election results on Nov. 5, 2024Gloria Witt (D) and John McGuire III (R) are vying for Virginiaโs 5th congressional district seat for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Casting Doubts Aside: Provisional Ballots to the Rescue
Read full article: Casting Doubts Aside: Provisional Ballots to the RescueProvisional ballots provide a safety net for voters facing eligibility questions, ensuring their votes are counted amidst challenges like voter purges and identification issues.
Man facing multiple charges following explicit activities with minors in Christiansburg
Read full article: Man facing multiple charges following explicit activities with minors in ChristiansburgA man is facing multiple charges after โexplicit conversationsโ with a minor in Christiansburg, Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office said.
Virginia citizens make plans to vote after finding they've been wrongly purged from rolls
Read full article: Virginia citizens make plans to vote after finding they've been wrongly purged from rollsSome voters in Virginia are making alternate plans to cast ballots after learning that their registrations were mistakenly canceled by the state.
A Virginia jury acquits an ex-CIA recruit in an assault case that led to sexual misconduct reforms
Read full article: A Virginia jury acquits an ex-CIA recruit in an assault case that led to sexual misconduct reformsA former CIA officer-trainee has been acquitted of charges that he attacked a female colleague in a stairwell at CIA headquarters.
Liberty University sued by former IT staffer fired after disclosing she's a transgender woman
Read full article: Liberty University sued by former IT staffer fired after disclosing she's a transgender womanThe nationwide debate over transgender rights is playing out on a personal level in a federal court lawsuit filed by a former Liberty University employee fired by the Christian school after disclosing her identity as a transgender woman.
Business owner off Claytor Lake worries for tourism amidst Helene recovery
Read full article: Business owner off Claytor Lake worries for tourism amidst Helene recoveryTourism during fallย foliage season is big business in Virginia.ย While cleanup is still underway for areas hit hard by Helene, local businesses are hoping to attract visitors.
Southwest Virginia addressing mental health emergencies with two new facilities
Read full article: Southwest Virginia addressing mental health emergencies with two new facilitiesTwo crisis centers, designed to help anyone in a mental health emergency or crisis, are coming to Southwest Virginia in 2025.
Judge orders Virginia to restore 1,600 voter registrations canceled in effort to purge noncitizens
Read full article: Judge orders Virginia to restore 1,600 voter registrations canceled in effort to purge noncitizensA federal judge has ordered Virginia to restore more than 1,600 voter registrations that she said were illegally purged in the last two months in an effort to stop noncitizens from voting.
Teen Driver Safety: Navigating independence with caution in Virginia
Read full article: Teen Driver Safety: Navigating independence with caution in Virginia907 people died in car crashes last year across Virginia and while those numbers are a ten percent decrease from 2022, the Commonwealth would like to do everything to keep them down starting with student drivers.