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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.
Santa Claus is coming to town! Throughout November, the man all about Christmas is visiting the DMV to spread the holiday cheer with the Coca‑Cola Holiday Caravan.
You’ll need to trade in the sunglasses for the rain gear at times Thursday as showers return. The system bringing us the wet weather will also be ushering in much colder air along with gusty winds, making it feel even colder. Showers will move in as early as Thursday morning’s commute, sliding from west to […]
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...
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 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...
Delegate Debra Gardner is hosting a community town hall on Thursday to discuss the energy issues affecting Chesterfield families, businesses, and communities, including utility costs, energy reliability, and the future of energy in Virginia.
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...
One Thanksgiving dinner in Virginia gets served by candlelight inside a building that dates all the way to 1760. That means the dining room was already standing well before the Declaration of Independence got signed. Another holiday table sits right on George Washington’s own estate, next to the home he...
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
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...
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.
The Virginia High School League playoffs begin Friday, Nov. 13 for four Shenandoah District teams taking the field and one with a bye. Stuarts Draft has the week off as the No. 2 seed in a six-team field in Region 2B. Draft will host the winner of No. 3 Buckingham and No. 6 Madison on Nov. 20. Elsewhere, Buffalo Gap, Riverheads, Fort Defiance and Wilson Memorial will all be opening postseason play Friday. Region 1B: No. 8 Cumberland (3-7) at No. 1 Buffalo Gap (9-1) Buffalo Gap has had an absolutely magical season, both on and off the field. The Bison won the Shenandoah District with a perfect 8-0 mark and finished the regular season overall at 9-1, the only loss coming to one of the best teams in Class 3, Broadway, in the first game of the season. "We are playing with confidence," said Buffalo Gap coach Brad Wygant. "We've got a lot of experience on the field that will make us a formidable challenge for any team we face." The school was also in the running for $1 million field upgrade through T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition. Gap didn't win the top prize, but did get over
(The Center Square) – Virginia’s Health Department is seeking funding for 14 more inspectors as it faces a backlog of more than 2,000 overdue inspections of home care organizations. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission reported Monday that 2,123 of Virginia’s 2,334 active home care organizations, about 90%, were overdue for a routine inspection. State regulations require unannounced inspections at least every two years. Hal Greer, the commission’s staff director, called the Health Department’s regulation of in-home care “abysmally weak” and said it needed to be stronger. Budget amendments adopted in 2025 provided $853,098 from the state’s general fund for six positions and travel costs in fiscal 2026 to help the department meet that requirement, according to a legislative budget summary. The commission also found that assisted living cost nearly $7,000 a month on average in 2025. Researchers estimated Virginia would need an additional $15.8 million to $27.6 million a year for area agencies on aging to reach the 3,200 to 5,500 eligible older adults who need in-home care and aren’t getting it. The 2026 budget added $2.5 million a year in fiscal 2027 and 2028 for area agencies on aging to help cover in-home care, transportation, meals and
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Descending the steps at the Virginia Statehouse, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Democratic leadership spelled out their plans for the upcoming General Assembly session. Noticeably absent from this show of unity was State Sen. Louise Lucas. Federal prosecutors allege that Lucas used her position as chair of...
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...
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...
One trail on this list is surfaced with crushed greenstone and built five feet wide. That means a stroller can roll right through a high mountain forest. Virginia does fall color in a big way, and the Blue Ridge gets most of the attention. The surprise is how many of...
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 Gov. Abigail Spanberger marked Veterans Day on November 11 by honoring generations of American service members and highlighting the military community’s importance to the Commonwealth. Her statement emphasized Virginia’s large veteran population, the sacrifices made by military families and her commitment to supporting veterans through healthcare, resources and employment opportunities. Spanberger’s complete statement read: […]
