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Virginia moves closer to assault weapons sales ban as bill heads to governor
1+ mon, 3+ day 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
1+ mon, 5+ day 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…...
Virginia Tech housing policy shift raises concerns for Blacksburg mayor
14+ hour, 20+ min ago (431+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) " The mayor of Blacksburg is urging Virginia Tech officials to delay a proposed housing policy change, warning it could strain the town's housing market and public services while accelerating student enrollment growth. In a letter dated April…...
Justice Department warns Virginia on gun bills before deadline
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (391+ words) (The Center Square) " The U. S. Department of Justice is warning Virginia officials that certain firearm-related legislation could trigger legal action. First-term Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger faces a Monday deadline to act on bills passed during the General Assembly session. In a…...
Shooting at Virginia Beach Oceanfront confirmed by Police
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (105+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) " 10 On Your Side was on the scene of a shooting in the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Shortly before 10 p. m. , Virginia Beach police officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1400 block of…...
Chesapeake police seek suspect in $240 Stanley cup theft
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (129+ words) AOL. com "CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) " A man stole six Stanley cups valued at around $240 from a business in the 700 block of N. Battlefield Boulevard on April 8 at 1: 19 p. m. , according to officials. Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify the suspect…...
Virginia redistricting battle enters home stretch
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1206+ words) Democrats" push to redistrict in Virginia is entering the home stretch as the party seeks to solidify an advantage in four more House districts ahead of the November midterms. Heavyweight donors have poured millions of dollars into the April 21 contest,…...
Trump says Virginia "has lost its Energy, Vitality, and Strength" under Spanberger
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (549+ words) President Trump lashed out against Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Saturday, accusing the governor of wrecking the commonwealth's economy and driving away businesses. The criticism on Truth Social came as Trump was headed to meetings at his golf club in…...
Virginia women's basketball coach fired after investigation over alleged "nightmarish' culture
1+ week, 1+ day ago (425+ words) The University of Virginia fired its head women's basketball coach, Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, in a shocking move after the Cavaliers made a surprise run to the Sweet 16, though reports suggest a toxic culture had developed within the program. Virginia had been…...
ALEC: Virginia 14th in energy retail price
1+ week, 5+ day ago (217+ words) (The Center Square) " Virginia is 14th in energy affordability in the Energy Affordability 2026 report from the American Legislative Exchange Council. ALEC released its analysis on Wednesday. North Dakota and Louisiana were the leaders in the review of electricity prices and energy…...