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Could livestreaming while driving cost you $500 in Virginia?

Virginia · 1h

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7 Things West Virginians Do When the First Snow Hits the Hollow

Snow in the forecast means a bread and milk run, and West Virginians joke about it every time. If you live up a hollow road, the first snow comes with a whole routine. Here’s what West Virginians do when the first snow hits the hollow. 1. Checking WV511. Before...

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There’s A Historic Train Depot In Virginia That Whisks You Back To The Early 1900s

There’s a spot in Montpelier Station, Virginia where the calendar on the wall still reads 1927, the telegraph equipment sits ready for the next message, and the only thing missing is the sound of a steam whistle cutting through the trees. The Historic Montpelier Railroad Depot, built around 1910,...

Montpelier Station, VA · 1d
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West Virginia could see a potential raise on the tax for gas

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Drivers could potentially see a rise in gasoline taxes. As of 2026, West Virginia`s gas tax is 35.7 cents per gallon, but that is expected to rise next year, according to State Legislators. State Senator Brian Helton, said the tax is based on two fixed factors and one which […]

West Virginia · 1d

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10 Virginia Train Rides That Could Make Thanksgiving Weekend The Best Part Of The Trip

One Virginia excursion train sends you through a tunnel about a mile long while you sit in a passenger car from the 1940s. That fact alone made me want to rethink the whole Thanksgiving plan. Another ride starts its holiday season right after Thanksgiving, with hot cocoa, cookies, and Santa...

Virginia · 1d

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Vehicle fire near Afton, Augusta County, shuts down part of I-64

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The response to a vehicle fire is impacting traffic on Interstate 64 just outside of Augusta County on Tuesday. The fire happened at mile marker 101 of I-64 in Nelson County, according to VDOT 511. All westbound lanes were closed earlier in the afternoon, but as of 5:39 p.m., only the west right lane and right shoulder are closed. Traffic backups are about 4.5 miles, according to VDOT.

Augusta County, VA · 2d

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‘Open Your Eyes’: Virginia DMV warns drivers about distracted driving

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.

Virginia · 3h

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Turner Pavilion parking lot to be impacted by Municipal Building project in Harrisonburg

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The City of Harrisonburg will soon begin work renovating the historic Municipal Building connected to City Hall, which will require parking changes to the nearby lot between Main Street and Liberty Street around the Turner Pavilion. Parking permits will no longer be available for...

Harrisonburg, VA · 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 · 1h

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VDOT Prepares For Coming Winter Driving Season

VDOT HQ – Richmond. As leaves begin to fall and the temperatures drop, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is in the final stages of getting ready for snow season. Though preparations begin in the summer, it’s this time of year crews focus on inspecting snow-fighting equipment and ensuring materials and drivers are ready for the first forecasted flakes of snow.

Richmond, VA · 2d

WFXR

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VDOT opens lanes on Route 58 as part of $300M widening project

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) opened new lanes on Route 58 this month, marking a final step in a widening project officials say will better connect the Commonwealth. Stretching 500 miles, Route 58 is Virginia’s longest roadway and runs across the southern part of the state. It winds through […]

Patrick County, VA · 18h

WFXR

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Water pipe break causing road closures on West Main Street in Salem

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – A portion of West Main Street in Salem is currently closed due to a water pipe break, the city officials announced. The break has affected service from Fort Lewis Blvd. to Beverly Heights. Officials urge drivers to use alternate routes as crews repair the issue. Stay with WFXR for traffic updates.

Salem, VA · 1d

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Bedford could see Amtrak service return for the first time in more than 50 years

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Passenger rail service could soon return to Bedford for the first time in more than 50 years, as town officials continue working toward plans for a new Amtrak station. The project has been moving forward since Bedford received $1.5 million in funding in 2024.

Bedford, VA · 2d

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Valley Metro announces updated fares, policies beginning in January

ROANOKE, Va. – Valley Metro in Roanoke announced their fares will be increasing beginning Jan. 1, 2027. For more, you can visit Valley Metro’s website here.

Roanoke, VA · 4d

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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Progresses

ROANOKE, Va. – The merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is progressing. If it happens, the plans that they have to create a new streamlined railroad may involve Roanoke’s railroad system. Union Pacific is promoting the plan as a positive development for the railroad. But residents who...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Lover's Leap widening complete

After years of earth moving and traffic snarls, an ambitious road-widening project in Southside Virginia is ready for prime time. State leaders this weekend cut the ribbon on the newly completed eastbound lanes of Route 58 over Lovers Leap Mountain in Patrick County. For the past five years, work crews...

Patrick County, VA · 3d

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Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Nov. 9, 2026

VIRGINIA – As gasoline prices continue to fluctuate amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, 10 News is working for you to track what you can expect at the pump. As of Friday, Nov. 9, a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline averages $3.85, according to AAA. Average diesel prices stand at $6.15 per gallon, while premium gasoline averages $4.75 per gallon.

Roanoke, VA · 4d

Cardinal News

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About one-third of drivers ticketed through speed cameras on I-81 don’t pay their fines, and there’s no mechanism to make them do so

Success rates for getting offenders to pay vary widely across the region, but a change is coming Jan. 1. The post About one-third of drivers ticketed through speed cameras on I-81 don’t pay their fines, and there’s no mechanism to make them do so appeared first on Cardinal News .

Virginia · 11d

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Roanoke considers downtown parking changes as condemned garage heads toward repairs

ROANOKE, Va. – Downtown Roanoke has more than 9,000 parking spaces, but some drivers say finding one can still be frustrating. City officials are proposing changes to parking rules, while a condemned garage beside the Amtrak station could eventually reopen. At a City Council presentation, Park Roanoke outlined a...

Roanoke, VA · 10d

WFXR

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Traffic detour on US-460 following incident in Bedford County

UPDATE: VDOT has cleared the incident on VA511, but detours and congestion may still exist. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Motorists driving on US-460 in Bedford County should expect delays as emergency crews respond to a structure fire. All west lanes are closed in the area of Irving Rd, Rieley Ridge Dr, and Rte 689, […]

Bedford County, VA · 11d