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1+ hour, 19+ min ago (192+ words) Santa may not have to worry about traffic as he makes his deliveries each Christmas, but us mortals do. To make dashing to and fro easier, the Virginia Department of Transportation is suspending many highway work zones and lifting lane closures on major thoroughfares for Christmas and New Year's Eve. The traffic pattern changes will take effect at noon on Dec. 24 and remain in place through noon on Dec. 26, and be reinstated from noon on Dec. 31 through noon on Jan. 2, 2026. For any holiday travels that involve crossing between the Peninsula and South Hampton Roads, VDOT advises that motorists avoid taking the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel to avoid potential delays due to ongoing construction. Instead, VDOT is encouraging taking the Interstate 664 Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, the James River Bridge, the free Jamestown-Scotland Ferry or I-95. The Route 17 George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge is still experiencing…...

12+ hour, 50+ min ago (27+ words) A former patient recounts how decades of trust in a Virginia OB-GYN unraveled after federal investigators exposed a fraud scheme that left hundreds of women harmed....

13+ hour, 13+ min ago (244+ words) Someone intent on causing havoc across the Commonwealth sent an online threat en masse to multiple school divisions, including Albemarle County. The county acknowledged the "unsettling" threat in a message to parents Thursday morning saying law enforcement has determined it is a hoax. Out of care for the community, police have increased patrols and will monitor schools throughout the day. Thursday is the final day of school before winter break. According to the message from ACPS Superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas, the threat was sent to school divisions, colleges and universities across Virginia. "While law enforcement does not believe this message presents a credible threat, we take all reports seriously and will continue to work closely with our safety partners. If anything concerning or out of place is observed, staff are prepared to respond and to contact emergency services as needed,…...

14+ hour, 32+ min ago (692+ words) Top Virginia Senator Files Bill To Provide Sentencing Relief For People With Marijuana Convictions GOP Senator Wants Feds To Study Hospital Costs Caused By Marijuana Use White House Confirms Trump Will "Address Marijuana Rescheduling" Thursday, But Reported Details On Final Decision Are "Speculation" Most Americans Back Legalizing Marijuana, But Trump Voters Not On Board, Conservative Group"s Poll Shows Amid Rescheduling Rumors CBD Provides Pain Relief, Improves Sleep And Aids Relaxation, Study Involving Olympic Athletes Shows Legal Marijuana Access Reduces Suicide Rates For Older Adults, New Study Suggests Marijuana Breeders Can Use AI To Design New Strains, Study Demonstrates Patients In New York"s Medical Marijuana Program Saw "Significantly Reduced" Opioid Prescriptions, Federally Funded Study Shows As More Americans Choose Marijuana Over Alcohol, Mainstream Media Notices The "Cousin Walk" Thanksgiving Tradition Joe Rogan Slams "Really Bad" Federal Hemp Ban Trump…...

15+ hour, 13+ min ago (178+ words) (WSET) " According to the Virginia Lottery, more than 87,000 tickets bought in Virginia won prizes in Wednesday's Powerball drawing. The Virginia Lottery said that it includes five tickets that each won $50,000. Since no ticket in Virginia or anywhere else matched all six numbers, the jackpot for the Saturday, December 20, drawing grows to an estimated $1.5 billion. According to the Virginia Lottery, those five tickets each matched four of the first five winning numbers plus the Powerball number. They were bought at: Powerball tickets can be purchased at any of about 5,300 Virginia Lottery retailers statewide or online using the Virginia Lottery mobile app, the Virginia Lottery said. SEE ALSO: Poplar Forest to house decades-old historic copy of Declaration of Independence All Virginia Lottery profits, including those from the sale of Powerball tickets, go to K-12 education in Virginia. In Fiscal Year 2025, the Lottery raised…...

18+ hour, 14+ min ago (531+ words) Four of the top medical leaders in Virginia have signed a letter opposing a vote last week by a Centers for Disease Control committee to end the agency's recommendation for universal hepatitis B vaccines for all newborns at birth. If the mother tests positive for hepatitis B or if their infected status is unknown, the CDC still recommends the infant should receive the vaccine within 12 hours of birth. The signatories of the letter are: The letter was provided to The Virginian-Pilot this week. They urge medical providers to follow the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics, which advises all newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine. In the letter, the signatories warned that without being vaccinated at birth, up to 25% of infants who become chronically infected with hepatitis B will die prematurely due to liver cancer or cirrhosis. There…...

18+ hour, 24+ min ago (191+ words) RUSTBURG, Va. (WDBJ/VDH Release) - The Virginia Department of Health has been notified of a confirmed measles case in a person who visited the Central and Southwest Regions of Virginia while infectious, according to VDH. The confirmed case is a resident of another state and is not being identified by VDH, but health officials are "coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed." "Vaccination remains the best protection against measles," said Virginia State Epidemiologist Laurie Forlano, D.O., M.P.H, "This latest exposure is a good reminder to check your vaccination status, especially before holiday travel." Listed below are the dates, times, and locations of the potential exposure sites in Virginia: Any additional exposure sites identified in Virginia will be posted to the VDH Measles website. Additional exposure sites have been identified in North Carolina. What to Do If You…...

21+ hour, 57+ min ago (208+ words) By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer Publisher Alfred A. Knopf announced Tuesday that more than half the sales for "Nobody's Girl," came out of North America; in the U.S., the book is now in its 10th printing after an initial run of 70,000 copies. Guiffre's book, co-written by author-journalist Amy Wallace, was published in early October. It helped revive criticism of former Prince Andrew, whom Guiffre alleged had sex with her when she was 17. And it heightened demands that the Justice Department release its files on Epstein, who killed himself in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Guiffre died by suicide in April at age 41. Within weeks of Guiffre's book being published, King Charles III stripped Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence. Andrew has long denied Giuffre's claims but stepped down from royal duties after…...

1+ day, 10+ min ago (350+ words) As the semester winds down for students on Grounds, the Virginia Cavaliers are in their pre-holiday hiatus. While fans await the next men's basketball tipoff on Saturday against Maryland, here is a rundown of this week's Virginia sports news. Bennett To Be Inducted Into Virginia Sports Hall Of Fame " CBS 19 News (Richmond) Last week, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductee class, which includes Virginia's Tony Bennett. The inductees are considered a "group of athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors selected for their significant achievements and lasting impact on sports in the Commonwealth." According to a release, Bennett is being recognized not only for his coaching achievements but also for his commitment to player development. The ceremony honoring Bennett and his fellow inductees will be held in April. "Hoos In The NBA: Trey Murphy, Jay Huff Off To Strong…...

1+ day, 50+ min ago (199+ words) VIRGINIA " Governor Glenn Youngkin has unveiled a new initiative aimed at strengthening Virginia's child welfare system and improving the lives of foster children across the state. The Safe Kids, Strong Families initiative is part of a broader child welfare modernization effort in the Commonwealth. It aims to improve outcomes, safety and permanency for youth in the foster care system. During an event on Monday, Youngkin outlined the three-year strategic Safe Kids, Strong Families roadmap, developed through months of intensive analysis and collaboration. The final report identified the most urgent challenges facing the system: workforce shortages, inconsistent intake and screening, overreliance on congregate care, and limited access to preventive and behavioral health services. The roadmap highlights six pillars of reform to address these challenges, which include: "This announcement represents the culmination of years of work to strengthen child welfare in Virginia,…...