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Gov. Abigail Spanberger is escalating her fight over a controversial document at the center of the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy.
Few snacks say Virginia quite like a salty slice of country ham tucked inside a soft little biscuit. You can find them at the kind of old-fashioned stores that still sell homemade pies, jars of preserves, and bulk peanut butter right off the shelf. Some sit on farm backroads, and...
Nobody warned you about this, and honestly, that’s part of the problem. Tucked into the heart of downtown Staunton, Virginia, the Camera Heritage Museum is sitting on more than 7,000 cameras and the title of largest public camera museum in America, and most people have absolutely no idea it’s there.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginians using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will soon see new restrictions at grocery store checkouts, as the state prepares to remove sodas and certain energy drinks from the list of eligible purchases. Starting Nov. 1, SNAP benefits will no longer cover regular sodas, diet...
A 9-year-old boy in Dinwiddie has earned an honor that very few can claim — Ledger Mann has been named TIME Magazine's Kid of the Year for helping first responders better assist children with autism.
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) continues to demand that NextEra Energy reveal the contents of an internal memo as the State Corporation Commission evaluates its proposed merger with Dominion Energy. Florida-based NextEra, already the largest electric utility holding company in the world, seeks to acquire Dominion in a $67 billion deal. […]
A new statewide safety campaign in Virginia is reminding motorists of the dangers of distracted driving, as the state's laws carry fines and other penalties for drivers who violate phone-use restrictions. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles launched its "Open Your Eyes" campaign Nov. 9, comparing looking at a phone while driving to operating a vehicle with your eyes closed. The campaign comes as state data shows there have been 11,953 crashes, 93 deaths and 816 serious injuries involving distracted drivers in Virginia so far this year. About 10% of distracted drivers in the preliminary 2026 data were distracted by cellphone use or texting, the DMV says. How much could a distracted-driving ticket cost you in Virginia? Virginia has prohibited drivers from holding phones while operating a moving vehicle since 2021. The restriction applies even when motorists are temporarily stopped in traffic. A violation carries a $125 fine for a first offense and $250 for a second or subsequent offense. Drivers caught violating the law in a highway work zone face a mandatory $250 fine. There are exceptions for drivers who are lawfully parked or stopped, those using a device to report an emergency and certain emergency vehicle operators. Virginia
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has announced the selection of Lesley Starke as the new director of the Virginia Natural Heritage Program. Starke brings nearly two decades of experience in conservation leadership, natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, land protection, stewardship and public administration to the role. The mission of the program is to conserve Virginia’s biodiversity.
It will be much cooler Friday through early next week. High will be in the low to mid 50s and lows will be in the 20s to lower 30s.
Could thousands of Virginia residents see their unpaid medical bills disappear under a new state program? Governor Abigail Spanberger and Democratic legislative leaders have proposed a medical debt forgiveness initiative designed to eliminate millions of dollars in outstanding healthcare bills. Announced on November 10, 2026, the proposal forms part of...
Del. Rodney Willett (D-Henrico) announced Nov. 12 that he will seek another term in the Virginia House of Delegates in 2027, launching a re-election campaign in House District 58. Willet represented the former District 73 from 2020 through 2023 and District 58 beginning in 2024. He is an
A moving company contracted through Scott Air Force Base will pay $325,000 to settle allegations that it gave service members payments and gifts to influence their ratings in surveys that help determine how many military moves the company receives. Interstate Group Holdings Inc., a Virginia-based transportation provider, handled shipments through...
Whatever that president has, and whatever that president wants, it goes through the states.
• “Millions of Americans, potentially thousands of Virginians at risk of losing SNAP benefits in latest USDA proposed cuts.” — WAVY • “Virginia Tech expands military education programs after Pentagon-Ivy League split.” — The Lynchburg News & Advance • “Could A $4.8B clause be a windfall to Virginia ratepayers?” — Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism […]
VIRGINIA – Kyle first opened up about wanting a family when he was just 12. Now he is 17, and he is still looking for a family. “Family to me is to be loved and treated well,” Kyle said. Kyle is sweet, resilient and known for a unique...
The Virginia Department of Transportation wants public input on two Route 29 intersections as the state studies possible improvements in Albemarle and Fauquier counties.
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced additional opportunity zones earlier this month, part of a federal effort that gives tax breaks for new development. It’s a program that’s seen parts of Richmond flourish, but it’s not the sole silver bullet needed to address Virginia’s housing needs. Governor Spanberger’s...
Following Thursday's severe storms and hail, a coastal nor'easter is bringing chilly rain and gusty winds across the Northeast on Friday, Nov. 13. Rain is expected to taper off from south to north through Friday afternoon and evening, though higher elevations inland will see accumulating snow. Colder air moves in...
