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For every three meals sold at one food hall, a donation goes to a local food assistance center. I’m giving that a moment, because it means your dumpling habit quietly helps a neighbor. That detail tells you a lot about the place. It sits right above a busy Metro...
BALTIMORE, Md. — Forecasters have issued a freeze warning for portions of central, northern, and southern Maryland as well as northern Virginia, signaling the end of the 2026 growing season. The National Weather Service office in Baltimore and Washington said the warning will be in effect from midnight Friday until 8 a.m. EST Saturday. Temperatures […]
Biscuitville says its biscuits start with just three ingredients, made from scratch. There are only six stores in Virginia, but locals who know the chain already have a favorite order. Here are the Biscuitville orders Virginians line up for. 1. Country Ham Biscuit. In its 2020 report on the Madison...
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. […]
Live! Casino Virginia 's October revenues bounced back from a September dip , according to figures released Nov. 13 by the Virginia Lottery . The Petersburg casino's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for October was $13.54 million, according to the data. That is about a half-million dollars higher than the previous month when the AGR dropped by more than $1 million. Slot AGR rebounded from $9.5 million in September to $10.2 million in October. Table-game revenue stayed about the same at $3.33 million. As far as state and local tax revenue for October, Live! put $2.44 million into Virginia's pocketbook and more than $812,000 into Petersburg's. That has not changed much in the 10 months the casino has been open. Since opening Jan. 22, Live! Casino Virginia's AGR sits at more than $131 million. More: How blackjack dealing was in the cards for former Richmond food server Statewide, Caesars Virginia in Danville continues to be the top-grossing casino resort with $36 million in October. Rivers Casino in Portsmouth was second with $26 million, followed by Hard Rock Bristol with $23 million. Those three are operating in their permanent locations while Petersburg and The Interim Gaming Hall in Norfolk are in temporary
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
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...
Virginia is allowing "ill-prepared" home care businesses to operate and providing weak oversight of them, according to a new report from the state legislature's research arm, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission.
In December, Atlantic Park will hold the inaugural Commonwealth Cup. The first-of-its-kind event will gather groms from across Virginia to compete in the facility’s surf lagoon. The event is set to take place on December 11, when 60 high school students from across the Coastal Virginia region will gather...
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Governor Abigail Spanberger has ordered flags in Virginia to be lowered Saturday in honor of a late Congressman. Dr. George William Whitehurst (R), who represented Virginia’s second congressional district from 1969 to 1987, will be laid to rest Saturday. He passed away at age 101 on November 7.
We discussed all the winners and participants of our Hometown’s Best competition on The 540 on Thursday. The 540 is a relaxed, conversational show built around the people, places and ideas that make Southwest and Central Virginia special. To watch the Nov.12, 2026 episode of The 540, click here.
New limits are coming for commercial menhaden fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Regulators voted to cut the Bay cap beginning in 2027, despite opposition from Virginia.
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) – With temperatures dropping across the Commonwealth, officials with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) say they are in the final stages of getting ready for snow season. Officials say preparations actually begin in the summer but now is the time for them to focus on inspecting snow-fighting equipment and ensuring […]
General firearms deer season opens Saturday November 14 in Virginia and hunting licenses are required. The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reminds hunters that tree stands, and all equipment need to be inspected before planned use. If hunting on private property make sure the landowner is aware of your plans...
A new state report warns that funding for the troubled Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield County could run out by the end of 2027, potentially leaving taxpayers and officials to bear the cost of the remainder of the bill.
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
RICHMOND, Va. -- The Virginia DMV Highway Safety Office is encouraging drivers to put down their phones through its “Open Your Eyes” campaign. Brandi Brubaker, director of the Highway Safety Office, says looking at a phone while driving is like covering your eyes. At 55 mph, taking your eyes off the road for five seconds means traveling roughly the length of a football field without watching where you’re going.
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Emergency visits related to e-bikes and e-scooters in Virginia are increasing, and state regulations on the devices are minimal, according to the Virginia Health Department, police and medical experts. The Virginia Health Department recorded 662 emergency visits related to e-bikes or e-scooters in 2025. In the...
(The Center Square) – Danville voters backed Virginia’s amendments on abortion access and voting rights on Election Day. About 52% voted against removing the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. All three passed statewide, but 21 cities and counties voted yes on some and no on others, according to a Virginia Public Access Project analysis of unofficial returns as of Wednesday. Every one of those communities backed the reproductive freedom amendment. The amendment protects decisions about abortion, birth control, miscarriage care and other reproductive healthcare. It also changes when Virginia can prohibit an abortion in the third trimester. Emporia and Charles City, Greensville and Prince Edward counties voted the same way as Danville, according to the analysis . In places such as York and Goochland counties, voters backed the reproductive freedom and marriage amendments but said no to the voting rights measure. Unofficial Virginia Department of Elections returns showed 62.9% voted yes on reproductive freedom, 57.9% on marriage and 56.9% on voting rights. Under Virginia Code § 18.2-74, abortions after the second trimester generally must be performed by a licensed physician in a licensed or state-operated hospital. The physician and two consulting doctors must certify that continuing the pregnancy is
