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Live now: Spanberger’s inauguration kicks off, Virginians gather for ceremony
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (548+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Virginians are gathering in Richmond to witness the inauguration of Virginia's first female governor on Saturday at noon. Watch live: Inauguration ceremony for Abigail Spanberger kicks off The historic event will see a full weekend of events leading…...
Virginia Tech commit Pittman leans on support system, moves forward after Pry's firing
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (600+ words) SUFFOLK, VA (WTKR)- High school football recruits make their commitments and have a plan in place for their futures, only to have their comfort levels shaken up by a decision beyond their control. King's Fork's Joshua Pittman is living that…...
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame welcomes new class
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (222+ words) HENRICO, VA (WTKR)- The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class on Saturday which included a national championship college basketball coach and a player who revolutionized the quarterback position. Inductees included coaches Tony Bennett and Marcellus “Boo” Williams,…...
Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 10 points in Virginia governor's race: Poll
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (126+ words) A new poll conducted by Emerson College/The Hill on Thursday revealed data regarding Virginia's 2025 elections — which is now just a month away. The Democratic candidate, Abigail Spanberger, led in Emerson College's poll across multiple metrics. She leads by 10 percentage…...
Virginia AG debate, Norfolk school closure plan, National Guard deployments: Sunrise Brief
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (376+ words) The University of Richmond and Virginia State Bar will host a debate featuring the candidates for attorney general at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Among all the races on the statewide ticket, the attorney general race has reported the tightest polling margins. As…...
Spanberger keeps lead over Earle-Sears in Virginia governor's race: CNU poll
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (272+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A poll released by Christopher Newport University's Wason Center for Civic Leadership on Thursday shows Virginia Democrats maintaining their lead across the statewide ticket as the 2025 election nears. Democrat Abigail Spanberger is leading by 12 percentage points among…...
Oceanfront shooting suspect from Richmond denied bond
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (275+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An 18-year-old Richmond high school student facing eight charges related to the April 11 shooting at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront was denied bond in court Friday morning. WTKR Virginia Beach reporter John Hood was in the bond hearing…...
Virginia Beach committee recommends restricting charter boats from Lynnhaven Boat Ramp amid safety concerns
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (420+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Safety concerns at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp in Virginia Beach have sparked heated discussions among Virginia Beach neighbors, leading a subcommittee to discuss restricting commercial charter boat operations from the public launch. The Lynnhaven Boat Ramp Committee,…...
Spanberger makes final push in Virginia governor's race
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (286+ words) RICHMOND, Va — It’s the final push to get people to the polls as candidates make their last round of campaigning ahead of Election Day. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for governor, stopped at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on Monday,…...
Abigail Spanberger's inauguration sets stage for pivotal year in Virginia politics
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (381+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia's first female governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, will be inaugurated on January 17, setting the stage for what political observers expect to be a consequential year in Virginia politics in 2026. Spanberger, a Democrat, will take office with Democrats also controlling…...