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Virginia moves closer to assault weapons sales ban as bill heads to governor
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (457+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (DC News Now) " Virginia is one step closer to enacting new restrictions on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. The Virginia General Assembly has sent a bill to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) that would make it illegal to sell, purchase,…...
Civil rights imagery in anti-redistricting mailers draws outrage in Virginia
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (1517+ words) A political mailer opposing Virginia's April 21 redistricting referendum uses imagery from the civil rights era, including a historic march, alongside the message "Our ancestors fought to represent us." Civil rights groups and state officials have criticized the mailer campaign as…...
7 Best Markets To Get Country Ham In Northern Virginia
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (552+ words) For over 75 years, Turner Hams has used a natural aging process with a brown sugar and salt dry-cure to create ham that tastes distinctly Virginian. If you are planning to visit, make sure to do so at the end of…...
Virginia Tech coach hits breaking point after loss to Virginia: ‘What the f–k am I doing wrong?’
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (223+ words) Mike Young looked like he could have used a hug. The Virginia Tech head coach was at a loss for answers after his Hokies fell 76-72 to Virginia in the regular season finale on Saturday and appeared to be at his…...
Virginia Tech coach asks 'What the f*** am I doing wrong?' after costly loss to rival Virginia
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (213+ words) Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young was emotional after the Hokies" 76-72 loss to Virginia in the regular-season finale on Saturday. Virginia Tech finished the regular season 19-12 overall and 8-10 in the ACC. The Hokies are currently are on the bubble to…...
Virginia prosecutor’s record on violent offenders scrutinized after illegal immigrant charged in mom's murder
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (1069+ words) A prosecutor in Virginia is facing criticism after a Fairfax County Police Department officer warned the county's commonwealth attorney about a criminal illegal immigrant who has racked up over 30 arrests before allegedly killing a mother. Abdul Jalloh, 32, was charged with…...
Early voting for congressional redistricting begins in Virginia
1+ week, 55+ min ago (416+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) " Virginians are back at the polls as the early voting window for the state redistricting map begins. As of Friday afternoon, the Roanoke Valley has seen more than 500 people cast their ballots already, with almost 300 of those…...
Early voting begins in Virginia's redistricting referendum
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (403+ words) Early voting begins Friday in an unusual off-cycle election in Virginia that could have major implications for control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. Voters in Virginia are heading to the polls for a statewide election, set…...
Student found with knife at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake
1+ week, 1+ day ago (267+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY)" A student at Oscar Smith High School was found with a knife on Wednesday. According to school officials, the knife was discovered during a disciplinary investigation. The knife was confiscated by school staff and appropriate disciplinary action…...
Chesapeake’s new e-check system experiencing technical issues
1+ week, 4+ day ago (221+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) " The Chesapeake Treasurer's Office is reporting technical issues with its newly deployed online e-check system. Officials are advising taxpayers to use alternative payment methods while the city works with a third-party vendor to resolve the problem. The…...