7+ hour, 1+ min ago   (314+ words) FILE - A SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Nov. 1, 2025. VIRGINIA - Virginia will start rolling out new, more secure Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, with "chip-and-tap" technology in an effort to stop Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (705+ words) Virginia is replacing traditional food-assistance benefit cards with chip-enabled versions designed to make it harder for thieves to steal SNAP benefits from families. About 749,000 state residents receive assistance through the program. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday that the state has…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (48+ words) For three years, 19-year-old Keithvell Martin has danced at the corner of Belvidere and West Leigh streets in Richmond to spread joy to passersby. For three years, 19-year-old Keithvell Martin has danced at the corner of Belvidere and West Leigh…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (132+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. – More than 300,000 dead voters have been removed from Kentucky’s voter polls since Secretary of State Michael Adams took office, officials say. On Friday, Adams made the announcement, bringing the total number of removals since January 2020 to 753,181. “We’ve vigorously…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (129+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX News) — A Laurel County student has won Kentucky's 2026 "I Voted" Sticker Contest, Secretary of State Michael Adams announced Thursday. Ryker Asher, a student at Bush Elementary School in Laurel County, created the winning design, which features a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (90+ words) The Nepali Community of Greater Richmond Virginia held a candlelight vigil, remembrance ceremony, and fundraiser at Libbie Mill Library in Henrico County. The event came days after the August 26 floods left hundreds dead, morgues overwhelmed, and international rescue teams still…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (243+ words) “For 35 years, Down Home Family Reunion has created a place where culture is experienced across generations rather than simply observed,” said Bell. “Seeing families, artists, community organizations and local businesses gather in Historic Jackson Ward affirmed the importance of keeping…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (268+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. — Five professionals representing businesses and organizations across Kentucky have been named finalists for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year Award. The annual award recognizes emerging professionals for leadership, innovation, career accomplishments and service to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (101+ words) Eight fire departments in the company's service areas receive funding Each department listed below has been granted $1,000 to advance fire protection and public safety: Callao Volunteer Fire Department Cape Charles Volunteer Fire Company Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department Oak Grove…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (104+ words) Since 1885, The Salvation Army has served the Richmond area. Today, The Salvation Army Central Virginia Area Command delivers hope and meets human needs across 16 localities in the Richmond area. Recently Cabell West, our 92nd Richmond Christmas Mother, met with Majors Christine…...