Briefs
Va. traffic fatalities increased 24% over past decade and more state headlines
• “ACLU of Virginia sues Hanover School Board on behalf of transgender student allegedly banned from sports team.”—WRIC • “Virginia traffic fatalities increase 24% over past decade and it’s costing the Commonwealth billions.”—13NewsNow • “Virginia allocates record $207M for soil and water conservation.”—Times Virginian • “Virginia offshore wind lease sale planned for August.”—Virginian-Pilot • “When […]
Kaine bolsters voters’ confidence about Biden on first stop of campaign tour and more Va. headlines
• “Kaine kicks off campaign tour by reassuring voters about Biden.”—USA Today • “Court orders Unite the Right planners to pay millions in damages.”—Daily Progress • “Nottoway woman in wheelchair handcuffed for missing jury duty.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Judge dismisses Spotsylvania School Board member’s assault and battery charge.”—Fredericksburg Free Press • “Arthur Crudup: What to know […]
Good to seek recount after officials certify results showing McGuire won
Having likely lost to challenger state Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, 5th Congressional District Rep. Bob Good is seeking a recount. The Virginia State Board of Elections certified primary election results Tuesday — which opened a window of opportunity for candidates appearing to have lost by less than 1% of the vote to pursue a recount […]
Groups celebrate full year of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners to earn college degrees
Darryl Byers-Robinson choked up as he stood before a crowd of about 30 at Virginia’s Department of Corrections headquarters in Richmond on Monday with various advocacy groups and members of Virginia’s DOC. The groups had gathered to celebrate the first year since the full reestablishment of eligibility for incarcerated people to receive Pell Grants. The […]
Va. school board member to be jailed for his role in Jan. 6 riot and more state headlines
• “Virginia school board member gets 12 days in jail for Jan. 6 riot role, says he won’t step down.”—NBC4 • “Losing candidate in Lynchburg Republican primary for council files suit to invalidate election.”—Cardinal News • “Almost 30% house renters in this Northern Virginia city pay more than $5,000 a month.”—WTOP • “Emergency loans may […]
Teachers, state employees to get raises as new budget takes effect and more Va. headlines
• “As chief of staff departs, Youngkin tries to reset relationship with assembly.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Trump says Unite the Right story was ‘debunked.’ Charlottesville disagrees.”—Daily Progress • “Virginia Beach Catholic school rocked by parent abuse allegations, priest reassignment.”—Virginian-Pilot • “Use of N-word pervasive in Montgomery County school, school board member says.”—Roanoke Times • “State employees, […]
Trump rally could bring crowds, traffic and road closures to Chesapeake and more Va. headlines
• “Trump rally could bring thousands to Chesapeake Friday, along with traffic and road closures.”—Virginian-Pilot • “Parents express frustrations, say Virginia special education system is ‘profoundly flawed.’”—WTVR • “Va. library might be getting a name change after community outcry over current ‘very racist president’ name.”—WTOP • “Metro fares will increase this weekend. Here’s what to […]
First Lady Jill Biden will visit Virginia Beach and more state headlines
• “First Lady Jill Biden to visit Virginia Beach on Thursday.”—Virginian-Pilot • “Former Virginia EMS employee accused of embezzling $4 million.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Misleading effort to put third-party presidential candidate on Virginia ballot.”—NBC4 • ‘It’s quite political’: Hanover School Board debates leaving state association.”—WRIC • “‘Empty the Shelters’ reduces adoption fees for Virginia shelter pets.”—Roanoke […]
Four ‘marine life’ bites in Virginia Beach over the past week and more state headlines
• “Documents reveal proposed changes to Virginia’s African American history course.”—WRIC • “Lawsuit over Virginia’s withdrawal from clean air program advances.”—Roanoke Times • “ER visits ‘extremely high’ in VA during heat wave: CDC data”—Reston Patch • “Four ‘marine life’ bites in Virginia Beach this past week, officials confirm.”—WAVY • “Exclusive: New nonprofit news site launching […]
Va. education board approves Old Dominion as fiscal agent for five lab schools
On Friday, the Virginia Board of Education approved lab school applications for five colleges, with Old Dominion University acting as fiscal agent for all of them. Old Dominion’s Lab School Network will comprise nine schools, representing a portion of the 15 school applications the board approved, the first of which, Virginia Commonwealth University’s lab school, […]
133 years later, Bristol’s sole documented lynching to receive marker and more Virginia headlines
• “Lynchburg registrar breaks down election procedure error leading to uncounted ballots.”—WSET • “Discarded bottle at Dulles helps solve 2001 cold case, police say.”—Washington Post • “Bristol’s only documented lynching will finally get a marker.”—Cardinal News • “Trump builds ties with Gov. Glenn Youngkin in an effort to flip Virginia.”—NBC News • “Virginia: Wallops will […]
Trump plans post-debate rally in Chesapeake and more Virginia headlines
• “Donald Trump plans Chesapeake rally on Friday after presidential debate.”—Virginian-Pilot • “Va. Democrats rally for November’s battle, fend off criticism of Israel-Gaza stance.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “VA Assembly changes law for farmers with unregistered vehicles.”—Farmville Herald • “The ‘basketball IQ’ that’s taking JJ Redick to LA is nothing new. Just ask his Roanoke County coach.”—Cardinal […]