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Virginia Democrats are looking to build on their 21-19 majority in the state Senate next November, and the results of the 2026 midterm elections have given them another reason to believe the chamber could be within reach of further expansion. That optimism follows a strong 2025 election cycle, when Abigail...
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...
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. […]
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.
Virginia faces a new era of AI regulation with Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger's new strategy for data center oversight.
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.
ROANOKE, Va. – We have nine teams from Southwest and Central Virginia that have qualified for the VHSL Volleyball State Tournament. With that, quarterfinal matchups are set for Saturday, Nov. 14. In Class 1, East Mont will face Patrick Henry-Glade Spring, while Chilhowie takes on Auburn. Both matchups feature...
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...
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...
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.
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: • Idaho Has No Wolf Bag Limit or Harvest Quota, but Tag, Reporting, and Method Rules Still Apply • Drew a General Buck Tag in Utah? Your Rifle Hunt Is Nine Days Long • Feral Pig Hunting in Virginia: Laws, Licenses, and Where to Report Sightings
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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
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.
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...
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. […]
The Virginia Joint Commission on Health Care has endorsed a phased-in staffing standard and the decision to tie future increases to additional Medicaid funding. The commission endorsed all recommendations except the creation of a hardship fund and allowance of good-faith exceptions. That raises concerns about facilities putting in the effort...
