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Virginia to Install a Speed Limiter to Combat Dangerous Drivers
12+ hour, 31+ min ago (424+ words) Virginia is set to become the first state to impose speed-limiting devices on the vehicles of drivers convicted of driving over 100 miles per hour. From July 1, drivers caught speeding above the threshold could not only face jail time or have…...
Federal Medicaid cuts create uncertainty for local Virginia hospitals, report states
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (410+ words) SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WFXR) " Eileen O'Grady with Public Citizen, which calls itself a non-profit consumer advocacy group, posted an article in late March highlighting what she said are the future impacts of Medicaid cuts on local hospitals across the country…...
New poll shows majority of likely voters support or are leaning toward supporting Virginia’s redistricting referendum
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (62+ words) A new George Mason University Schar School/Washington Post poll shows that 52% of likely voters support or are leaning toward supporting a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow Virginia Democrats to implement a new congressional map in Virginia. Read more:…...
Mixed signals for Virginia redistricting; Iran war latest
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (90+ words) TOP HEADLINES: A new poll is signaling mixed signals for Virginia Democrats' redistricting efforts. Plus, it's week 5 of the war with Iran and an expert shares where thing stand. TOP HEADLINES: A new poll is signaling mixed signals for Virginia…...
Kentucky may rename state highway in honor of Charlie Kirk
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (235+ words) KENTUCKY (FOX 56) " Kentucky may soon rename a highway in memory of Charlie Kirk. It's a section in Senate Joint Resolution 139, which designates an honorary name for a series of Kentucky highways, roads, and bridges. According to the resolution, 68 across the…...
Virginia prisons add 162 tables, boosting family bonds
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (306+ words) (WFXR)- The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) announced the addition of 162 in-person visitation tables at facilities across the state. According to VADOC director Joseph Walters, the added tables will help inmates strengthen their bonds with loved ones. "Visitation is a…...
Richmond Highway Bypass to get automated photo enforcement for speeders
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (175+ words) ACSO says work zones present significant hazards for both workers and motorist and the speed in the work zone has already been reduced to 45 mph. A study conducted showed more than 60 percent of drivers were exceeding the posted speed limit…...
Governor Spanberger signs new bills aimed at supporting students, schools in Virginia
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (243+ words) Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation aimed at keeping students safe in Virginia's schools. VIRGINIA - Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation on Thursday aimed at keeping students safe across the Commonwealth. Several of the bills passed unanimously, and some…...
With Its First 10 Year Bourbon, Kentucky Peerless Ascends To Whiskey’s Big Leagues
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (253+ words) Kentucky Peerless Henry Kraver's Old Reserve Bourbon In 2023, Peerless released a new expression: High Rye Bourbon. The bottle was a fast hit, and in 2024, it was crowned World's Best Bourbon by The International Wine & Spirits Competition. By all accounts, it…...
Virginia Beach is cracking down on fast drivers in school zones
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (91+ words) Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The city of Virginia Beach is rolling out a series of automated cameras to catch speeders near select schools, and for some, the ... The city of…...