Information is sought in the 2013 deaths of Ricky Dodson (left) and Vicky Purdy. The two were last seen alive...
The West Piedmont Health District (WPHD) reported those to receive vaccines at events held this week include school personnel, funeral...
Regional artists invited to enter exhibit at Piedmont Arts Lynwood Artists and Piedmont Arts are seeking entries for their annual exhibition, Expressions. Entries...
The Commission on Local Government (CLG) is considering several positions and arguments as it considers Martinsville’s proposal to revert to...
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) on Thursday confirmed that a child in the Central Virginia Region died from complications...
By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press FALLS CHURCH. Va. (AP) — A federal judge in Virginia has again rejected an American...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have recommended two individuals as nominees for U.S. Attorney...
Richard “Big Bird” Holcomb and his wife, Paige Holcomb, participate in one of the annual Toy Runs to benefit Christmas...
Carlisle School announced that senior student Polina Pudun was selected as a finalist to compete for a Jefferson Scholarship from...
PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment and announce an informational briefing and public hearing on a draft permit from...
By HUNTER BRITT of Capital News Service undefined RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia General Assembly passed multiple bills providing...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Sportsbooks actually lost money in Virginia in their January debut taking wagers on athletic events thanks...
The Dan River Basin Association’s Annual Celebration will be held virtually and streamed from the Spencer Penn Centre in Spencer,...
A new single-dose COVID-19 vaccine will begin being offered in Virginia next week following federal approval of a third vaccination...
County Administrator Geri Hazelwood (from left to right); Crystal Harris, chairman of the Patrick County Board of Supervisors; Brandon Simmons,...
The front of the main house at the Beaver Creek Plantation. The home was rebuilt in 1839. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. By Jarred Marlowe Like many, I find myself wondering about the origins of names and places as I go about my daily travels. After having passed one such mystery countless times, I decided to research the history of one that may be well-known to many local residents – the mansion at the Beaver Creek Plantation. I have always known its ties to the Hairston family from years ago, but I wanted to know...
Read moreBy MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press FALLS CHURCH. Va. (AP) — A federal judge in Virginia has again rejected an American diplomatic couple's efforts to toss out a lawsuit in the U.S. filed after the woman fatally injured a British teenager in a car crash and then left the country under...
Read moreALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have recommended two individuals as nominees for U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, an office that traces its roots back to founding father John Marshall. The recommended candidates are Jessica Aber and John Hall. Aber is an...
Read moreBy HUNTER BRITT of Capital News Service undefined RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia General Assembly passed multiple bills providing protections and benefits for the state's domestic workers. House Bill 2032, introduced by Del.Wendy Gooditis, D-Clarke, extends employee protection laws to domestic service workers that allows them to file complaints...
Read moreRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Sportsbooks actually lost money in Virginia in their January debut taking wagers on athletic events thanks to the aggressive promotions offered to court customers. As a result, the state collected a paltry $40,000 in taxes. The Virginia Lottery on Monday released revenue and tax figures for...
Read moreRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Legislation aimed at improving bicycle safety will require Virginia motorists to change lanes when passing bicyclists if the travel lane is not wide enough to pass at least three feet to the left. The bill sponsored by Del. Chris Hurst originally included a provision that would...
Read moreBy DENISE LAVOIE and SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — From higher fines for littering to a ban on releasing nonbiodegradable balloons, Virginia's General Assembly has approved a collection of bills that will impact consumers. Some of the bills seek to address issues that have cropped up or...
Read moreBy SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A recently leaked draft report about an investigation into the Virginia Parole Board that was far more critical than the final version made public last year was never shared with Gov. Ralph Northam's office, according to the state inspector general. Michael...
Read moreBy DENISE LAVOIE and SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would also begin. With a compromise bill clearing the House and...
Read moreHAMPTON, Va. (AP) — The reported locations of two fatal shootings that police in a southeastern Virginia city investigated this weekend were within a block of each other. Hampton Police Department officers arriving Sunday morning at an address found a 29-year-old man struck by gunfire, according to an agency news...
Read moreBy SARAH RANKIN and DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Democrat-led Virginia General Assembly finished much of its work for the year Saturday, passing the state budget, and approving a marijuana legalization bill and dozens of other pieces of legislation. Lawmakers worked late into the night, putting...
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