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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...
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
Mid-century chairs, vintage cabinets, and unusual decorative pieces can make furniture shopping feel like a treasure hunt. Especially when every item has its own character and the selection changes as new finds arrive. Vintage furniture stores offer something different from the predictable displays of large retail chains. Shoppers can discover...
Local and state officials said it all started Sunday when the town storage tanks were emptied due to a water main break. From there, the problems have only piled up.
Virginia faces a new era of AI regulation with Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger's new strategy for data center oversight.
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Can you kill possums in Virginia? Often, yes, but the answer depends on who you are, where the animal is, and why you are acting. The state classifies the opossum as a game animal with its own seasons, and it also gives landowners a specific right to deal with damaging animals on their own property. … This article, Virginia Lets Landowners Kill Possums Without a State Permit, but Local Ordinances and Shooting Rules Still Apply to You , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Texas Rifle Deer Season Opens Nov. 7, 2026: Dates, Zones and Rules • Missouri Ranks 15th for Deer Crashes With Odds Near 1 in 97, and November Is the Riskiest Month for Drivers • Oklahoma Lets You Take Striped Skunks Year-Round With No Limit, but Spotted Skunks Are Fully Off Limits Statewide
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.
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...
When a neighbor asked Jo Massanari about a proposed data center near her home in Goshen, Virginia, she had a question of her own. It was a surprising question from someone who had spent much of her career working in technology. But Massanari, who has worked with technology startups since the early days of the commercial internet, admits she knew little about the massive facilities that now support much of the digital world.
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. […]
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...
Richmond, VA – A sharp overnight drop in temperatures could bring freezing conditions to parts of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina early Saturday, threatening gardens, crops and exposed outdoor plumbing.
If you own land along a creek, a pond or a drainage ditch in Virginia, the state may plant a stretch of trees on it at no cost to you. […]
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...
Virginia Senate Democrats are weighing whether to reintroduce legislation in 2027 to allow Virginia universities to hire their own legal counsel so they may better protect themselves from federal pressure. Their consideration comes amid a wave of departures at President Donald Trump’s Justice Department — which pressured and investigated Virginia...
Critics of the surveillance state are worried that local governments that are cancelling their contracts with Flock Safety will replace them with different brands that do the same thing. Like officials in many other jurisdictions across Virginia, leaders in James City County cancelled their contract with Flock Safety, the most...
Nearly one in five adults in the Piedmont Health District had diabetes in 2024, the second-highest percentage among Virginia’s health districts, according to a state health analysis. As World Diabetes […]
• “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 […]
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