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Newly-Minted Dem Governor Abigail Spanberger Immediately Repeals Pro-ICE Order In Virginia
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (356+ words) The newest governor of Virginia immediately rolled back anti-sanctuary policy which helped federal immigration authorities take custody of criminal illegal migrants. Within hours of being sworn into office Saturday, Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 10, a proclamation rescinding an…...
Don't Try This One Hike in Virginia If You're Afraid of Heights
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (39+ words) First, a bit of background. Old Rag Mountain is one of the most famous and most difficult hiking trails in Virginia. It's so popular, in fact, that a permit is needed to access the trail (as well as ......
A tangible artifact: Chesapeake’s Cornland School celebrates 123rd birthday this year
1+ day, 48+ min ago (909+ words) The Cornland School on Glencoe Street near the Dismal Swamp Canal is a survivor. The restored wood-framed structure with a standing-seam metal roof celebrates its 123rd birthday this year. It was constructed in 1902 and opened to students the following year. This…...
Pughsville residents caught in boundary confusion between Suffolk and Chesapeake
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (304+ words) SUFFOLK, Va. " Residents of the historic Pughsville neighborhood have been dealing with years of confusion over which city they belong to, as the community sits directly on the Suffolk-Chesapeake border with no clear boundary line. The problems have created real-world…...
Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's first woman governor
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (638+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Amid a cold drizzle, Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn into office Saturday at the state Capitol as Virginia's first female governor after centuries of men holding the state's top office. The inauguration of Spanberger, who defeated Republican Winsome…...
Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia's 75th and first woman governor
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (634+ words) Twenty-six months after she announced she would step down from Congress in hopes of being the first woman to serve as Virginia's governor, Abigail Davis Spanberger made that hope a reality Jan. 17 when she took the oath to "faithfully and…...
Virginia to vote on Democratic redistricting plan to flip up to 4 GOP seats
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (351+ words) Virginia's Democratic state legislature Friday agreed to hold a referendum on a redistricting plan that could flip as many as four Republican seats in the midterm elections. In the latest pushback against President Trump's unprecedented mid-decade gerrymandering plans, Virginia's State…...
Chesapeake Regional commemorates new outpatient facility with ribbon-cutting
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (240+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " Chesapeake Regional Healthcare held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday for the new Chesapeake Regional Urgent Care and MRI & CT Diagnostics " Hanbury location. The new outpatient facility, located at 1034 S Battlefield Blvd, has seen an average of 30 patients per…...
Chesapeake Bay's Best Boutique Hotel Is A Woman-Owned Gem Recommended By The Michelin Guide
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (600+ words) The Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland is a beautiful place to visit. The Michelin Guide recommends you stay in a hotel owned by two women that is the best. Islands and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article....
First child this season dies of flu complications in Virginia
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (252+ words) A preschool-aged child in Virginia has died from complications from the flu " the first reported in the state in the 2025-26 season, according to the Virginia Department of Health. A preschool-aged child in Virginia has died from complications from the flu…...