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Services and options for Virginia’s older adults are insufficient for its growing population of seniors, according to a state watchdog report released Monday. There aren’t enough beds in most facilities because of staffing issues, regional services aren’t meeting the need, and pretty much every form of care is underfunded.
(The Center Square) – One Virginia law enforcement agency reported keeping data from mobile license plate cameras for 90 days, more than four times the 21 days state law generally allows. The Virginia State Crime Commission presented the finding Thursday in a report based on its August survey. Seven agencies reported keeping license plate reader data beyond 21 days, down from 33 in the previous survey. Virginia law generally requires agencies to delete the records 21 days after a camera captures them. Agencies must keep records longer if they are part of an ongoing investigation, prosecution or civil case. Six agencies reported keeping data from fixed cameras for 27 to 30 days. The report did not identify which agency reported keeping mobile camera data for 90 days. The seven agencies were the Covington Police Department, the Page and Surry county sheriff’s offices, and the police departments in Boones Mill, Cedar Bluff, Parksley and Victoria. The report did not explain why the agencies reported retention periods longer than 21 days or say whether any of the records qualified for an exception under state law. The commission heard from 351 of 359 agencies, up from 251 of 361 in the previous survey.
In the 1st District, Republican Rob Wittman had to contend with population growth around Richmond, while in the 2nd, Jen Kiggans was the only Republican to see her vote totals slip. The post How Cline won: He lost support in most cities but grew support in rural areas of the Shenandoah Valley appeared first on Cardinal News .
Central Virginia oysters linked to a 13-state outbreak are still testing positive for Salmonella, forcing state health officials to extend their ban on shellfish harvesting in the impacted waterway.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — High pressure will influence Southwest and Central Virginia through Wednesday, bringing fair conditions. A storm system will shift our weather pattern for the second half of the week. Expect plentiful sunshine on Tuesday, with lighter winds. After a chilly morning, temperatures will rise into the...
An Arlington, Virginia, man was arrested Saturday and is facing charges in connection with a string of shootings that happened in North Arlington late Friday into Saturday morning, police said in a release. Arlington County Police identified the 39-year-old man as Eric Schaefer, who was arrested during a traffic stop...
The U.S. Census Bureau has proposed a rule change that would alter aspects of how census data is collected every decade. The adjustments would change who gets counted, where, and what questions are asked. The changes could affect political representation — like how congressional and state legislative districts are apportioned — as well as how […]
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Some Virginia barbecue spots were already old favorites back when your grandparents were teenagers. The four places on this list have been feeding hungry families for decades, and one of them has been around since 1904. They are not fancy, and that is a big part of their charm. If...
A County Board member is urging caution around a possible increase in the cost of riding Metrobus. With Metrobus ridership down across Northern Virginia and the broader region, Metro officials need to be “very, very careful about raising fares right now in the current environment,” County Board member Takis Karantonis said at a Nov. 5 meeting of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC).
(WSET) — The road to the state championships begins Friday as high school football teams across Central and Southwest Virginia open the playoffs. Here’s a look at our area’s first-round pairings and who each team will face. Some of the brackets are not finalized. We will update...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - From classrooms to hospitals, nursing leaders are working to strengthen Virginia’s health care workforce by preparing more educators, helping students pay for school and introducing young people to careers in medicine. At Radford University, nursing leaders say a shortage of faculty can make it harder...
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Forecasts show freezing temperatures and potential snow throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this week.
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Big cat ownership laws in Virginia are strict, and the short answer for a private person is no. You cannot legally keep a tiger, lion, leopard, or cougar as a pet in the state. Several layers of law apply at once: state wildlife rules, a state statute on dangerous captive animals, federal law, and local … This article, Big Cat Ownership Laws in Virginia: What Is Banned, Who Is Exempt, and Penalties , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Hold a Vermont Antlerless Permit for November 2026? The Rifle Season Rule That Changed • 5 Deer a Year: Florida’s 2026-27 Deer Season Dates by Zone • Michigan Has No Limited Firearms Deer Zone in 2026, So Rifles Are Now Legal Statewide
This is the start of Virginia Scope Sunday interview series, The Personal Side, in which we talk to Virginia officials about something they do in their personal lives—nothing political. First up is Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi. Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi. By Molly Manning. While some collect fridge magnets or...
Hepatic artery infusion pump therapy is an innovative treatment option that delivers chemotherapy directly to tumors in the liver. (Image provided courtesy of Boston Scientific. ©2026 Boston Scientific Corporation or its affiliates. All rights reserved.) VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is the first academic health institution in Virginia to...
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle has a simple message for drivers who get distracted by their phone: "Open Your Eyes." DMV launched its latest campaign Monday, Nov. 9 aimed at persuading drivers, especially younger ones, to focus on the road ahead of them instead of their mobile phones while behind the wheel. The 30-second public service announcement conjures images of psychological thriller movies, setting scenes that first appear to be normal life before taking an unusual and scary path. In a statement accompanying the launch, DMV Commissioner Saundra Jack said the commercial highlights the "serious risks" of looking away, even for just a few seconds. The video opens with a series of young drivers − a man, a woman with a crying child, and a couple −placing their hands over their eyes. Tension builds as the woman and the couple appear headed toward a collision, stopping just before impact. It closes with each occupant uncovering their eyes and realizing what happened due to being unaware of their surroundings. “Our campaign was developed to present these risks in a new light and shift the mindset of those who see no harm in taking their eyes off the road; whether they’re
A Virginia hawk that turned a neighborhood chicken coop into her personal all-you-can-eat buffet spent weeks feasting and snoozing until she packed on so many pounds she could no longer fly. Now, after a month of dieting and exercise, the feathered freeloader is finally getting her wings back, thoug…
Virginia's minimum wage rises to $13.75 an hour on Jan. 1, 2027, and Section 40.1-28.10 already sets $15.00 for 2028, with inflation adjustments after.
