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Virginia officials urge residents to prepare as hurricane season begins
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (530+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially gets underway, Virginia officials are encouraging residents to take action now rather than waiting until a storm is approaching. Governor Abigail Spanberger joined state emergency management leaders this week to discuss hurricane…...
Virginia Redistricting | How we got here, and what's next as lawmakers battle it out in state capitol
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (766+ words) WILLIAMSBURG, Va. " Four years ago, the Supreme Court of Virginia revealed newly drawn congressional and legislative maps following the most recent census, and without plans to update those maps until 2030. Now, Virginia's Democratic lawmakers are eyeing changes once again, in…...
Republican challenge to state's redistricting moves to Virginia Supreme Court
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (312+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The legal battle over Virginia's newly approved congressional maps officially reached the state's highest court on Monday. Justices heard oral arguments challenging the validity of the recently passed redistricting referendum. At the heart of the case is a…...
Virginia Beach begins issuing fines in school zones with speed cameras
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (394+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Drivers who speed through certain school zones in Virginia Beach will now face fines as automated speed camera enforcement moves into its next phase. City officials say that as of April 1, citations and $100 fines are being issued…...
8 people shot at Virginia Beach Oceanfront Saturday night; businesses concerned about impact
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (414+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Police are investigating a shooting at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Saturday night that left eight people injured near 14th Street along Atlantic Avenue. Authorities say eight people, including some under the age of 18, were shot. One person who…...
No. 13 Virginia falls to Notre Dame, evens series
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) The No. 13 Virginia baseball team (25-11, 9-8 ACC) fell to Notre Dame (16-13, 7-10 ACC) 5-3 on Saturday at Frank Eck Stadium, as the Irish built an early lead and held off a late Cavaliers rally to even the weekend series. Notre Dame scored the…...
Voters weigh redistricting referendum as early voting continues across Virginia
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (515+ words) Early voting is underway across Virginia in a closely watched referendum that could temporarily change how the state's congressional districts are drawn ahead of the next census cycle. The April 21 special election asks voters whether lawmakers should be allowed to…...
Virginia secures Elliott's future after milestone year
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (218+ words) Virginia athletic director Carla Williams announced Wednesday that football coach Tony Elliott has agreed to a contract extension through the 2030 season. Elliott guided the Cavaliers to a historic 2025 campaign, finishing with a program-record 11 victories. The season included a 13-7 win over…...
Virginia governor ends renewal of plates honoring Confederate figures
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (266+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill that will cease renewals of license plates honoring Robert E. Lee and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Delegate Dan Helmer, who represents part of Fairfax County, sponsored the bill. House Bill…...
Right to contraception signed into Virginia law
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (263+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has officially signed a law that guarantees patient access to birth control, IUDs, emergency contraceptives, and more. House Bill 6, patroned by Newport News Del. Marcia Price (and its Senate counterpart, Senate Bill 596, patroned by…...