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Governor orders flags lowered Saturday in honor of former Congressman Whitehurst

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.

Virginia · 5h
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This Virginia Vintage Furniture Store Is A Treasure Hunt For Mid-Century Pieces And Unique Home Décor

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...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d
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Why Fall Is The Best Time To Add Lime To Virginia Garden Soil

Ground limestone can take six months or longer to fully shift your soil chemistry. That slow pace surprised me the first time I learned it, because I expected results in a week. Much of the soil across Virginia leans naturally acidic, often testing between 4.5 and 5.5. Most vegetables and...

Virginia · 1d
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30 Days of Hope: Meet Kyle, a sweet teen hoping for a loving family

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...

Virginia · 1d
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Spanberger Unveils 2027 Legislative Agenda Targeting Affordability, Schools, Public Safety and Data Center Oversight

RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Virginia Democrats are preparing an ambitious legislative agenda for the 2027 General Assembly session, with proposals targeting household costs, public education, workforce development, child safety, small businesses and the growing influence of data centers and artificial intelligence. The agenda, titled “Moving Virginia...

Virginia · 1d

The News Leader

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Local students explore teaching as Virginia vacancies decline

FISHERSVILLE — Walking into a classroom full of students who are considering being teachers delighted Ryan Barber. The Waynesboro assistant superintendent was part of a group that answered questions from students in the Teachers for Tomorrow programs at Valley Career and Technical Center and the Shenandoah Valley Governor's School in Fishersville at the end of October. It was the second straight year the panel of superintendents and central office was hosted by the programs, giving students a chance to ask questions of those in leadership positions in Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro. Barber believes programs like Teachers for Tomorrow can plant seeds that hopefully grow in the years to come, eventually producing more and more teachers in area classrooms. Part of Barber's job is recruiting and hiring staff for Waynesboro Public Schools. Finding teachers is never easy, although according to the The Virginia Department of Education the numbers are improving. Since 2023, teacher vacancies across Virginia have dropped by almost 36% . In Region 5, which includes the Shenandoah Valley, the teacher vacancy rate is 1.4%, lower than the state rate of 2.5%. Those are good signs and programs like Teachers for Tomorrow can help identify students who are interested

Waynesboro, VA · 2d

WAVY News 10

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VHSL & VISAA State Volleyball Tournament Schedule

VHSL QUARTERFINALS CLASS 5 – SATURDAY Massaponax at Franklin County – 2PM First Colonial at Maury – TBA Prince George at Briar Woods – 1PM Woodside at Frank Cox – 9AM CLASS 4 – SATURDAY Blacksburg at Heritage(Leesburg) – 1PM Jamestown at Atlee – TBA Woodgrove at Millbrook – 6PM Courtland at Grafton – TBA […]

Virginia · 1d

The Farmville Herald

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New driver’s license law to take effect

Beginning Jan. 1, Virginians ages 18 to 20 applying for their first driver’s license will need to meet new licensing requirements. Under the new law, applicants must hold a learner’s […]

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Animal of Things

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Feral Pig Hunting in Virginia: Laws, Licenses, and Where to Report Sightings

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Feral pig hunting in Virginia works differently than in Texas or Georgia. The state has no closed season and no bag limit, but its wildlife agency openly discourages recreational hog hunting because it can make the problem worse. That tension shapes almost every rule you need to know. This article walks you through the legal … This article, Feral Pig Hunting in Virginia: Laws, Licenses, and Where to Report Sightings , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Nov. 21: When Rifle Deer Season Opens in New York’s Southern Zone • Sept. 15 to Dec. 31: Wyoming Wolf Hunting Season Dates and Quotas • Drew a Wyoming Deer Tag? The Hunt Area Rule That Decides Your Season

Virginia · 2d

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You Can Still Get Carhop Service At This Virginia Drive-In That Feels Frozen In The 1950s

There are restaurants that call themselves classics, and then there’s Wright’s Dairy-Rite in Staunton, Virginia, a place that doesn’t need to call itself anything because the evidence is right there in the parking lot. Someone is walking out to your car to take your order, and that...

Staunton, VA · 1d

The Progress-Index

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Live! Casino Virginia sees revenue bounceback in October

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

Petersburg, VA · 6h

Subplot News

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Former Virginia athlete, trainer shares No. 1 trait he sees that indicates future athletic success. It’s not physical: ‘You can see it in their eyes’

'The killer instinct, it can't be taught.' The post Former Virginia athlete, trainer shares No. 1 trait he sees that indicates future athletic success. It’s not physical: ‘You can see it in their eyes’ appeared first on Subplot News .

Virginia · 1d

USA TODAY

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Virginia's new distracted-driving crackdown: what a ticket may cost you

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

Virginia · 7h

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Road Trips Through Virginia Taste Better When You Stop At These 4 Old Country Stores For Ham Biscuits

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 · 2d

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Virginia’s $67 billion utility deal faces a major roadblock

A proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy could create one of the world’s largest regulated electricity businesses. Announced in May 2026, the deal would bring together major energy operations serving millions of customers across the southeastern United States. However, the proposed merger has become a...

Virginia · 2d

Axios Richmond

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No more skipping driver's ed at 18 in Virginia

Getting your first driver's license in Virginia is about to get a little more complicated — at least if you're between 18 and 20. Why it matters: A new state law is closing a loophole that allowed young adults to skip driver's ed simply by waiting until 18 to get licensed. State of play: Starting Jan. 1, first-time drivers ages 18 to 20 must complete driver's ed and hold a learner's permit for at least 90 days. Currently, they can choose between taking a driver's ed course and holding a permit for 60 days. The new rules apply even to those who already have permits, though time already spent holding one counts toward the new requirement. Rules for drivers under 18 and ages 21+ aren't changing. Zoom in: Lawmakers passed the new requirements this spring amid concerns about inexperienced young drivers. The legislation had support from a Virginia mother whose 16-year-old son was killed in a 2019 crash involving an unlicensed teen driver. She called the existing rules "a dangerous loophole," WTVR reported . A 2022 study of more than 136,000 young drivers found those first licensed at 18 had the highest first-year crash rates — and held learner's permits

Virginia · 1d

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VDOT seeks public input on two Route 29 intersections

The Virginia Department of Transportation wants public input on two Route 29 intersections as the state studies possible improvements in Albemarle and Fauquier counties.

Albemarle County, VA · 1d

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New SNAP restrictions take effect November 1

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...

Virginia · 2d

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Virginia residents grapple with days of brown water, low pressure

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.

Crewe, VA · 2d

WAVY News 10

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VDOT prepares for snow ahead of winter season

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 […]

Virginia · 2d