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53+ min ago (126+ words) The Kettle Run Cougars (13-1) will take on the Lake Taylor Titans (12-2) on Saturday evening in the Virginia high school football playoffs Class 3 state championship final. Kettle Run and Lake Taylor have not met this season. Opening kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, December 13, with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH: Kettle Run vs. Lake Taylor football is livestreaming on NFHS Network What: The Kettle Run Cougars face the Lake Taylor Titans in the Virginia high school football Class 3 state championship game. When: Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, December 13. Where: Liberty University | Lynchburg, Virginia Watch live: Watch Lake Taylor vs. Kettle Run live on the NFHS Network...

7+ hour, 41+ min ago (302+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " As temperatures drop and holiday gatherings begin, Virginia Beach Fire Department officials are urging residents to practice candle safety to prevent house fires during the festive season. Holiday candles create perfect ambiance for families throughout Virginia Beach neighborhoods, but local fire officials say residents need to understand the hidden dangers. Battalion Chief Michael Smith with the Virginia Beach Fire Department responds to preventable emergencies that could devastate any home in the community. "Our biggest thing to worry about just don't leave them unattended. We found out 30% of the fires that are caused by candles across the US are caused by some falling asleep and being unattended in a bedroom," Smith said. When flames spread through local homes, Smith emphasizes that families in the community have only moments to escape safely. The battalion chief stresses evacuation priorities that…...

17+ hour, 23+ min ago (273+ words) The policy change has sparked debate among parents and community members in Chesapeake since the school board first discussed it last month. The agenda item was originally on the consent agenda, but school board member Malia Huddle urged that the item be moved to the action agenda. Jeremy Rodden, a parent of three children and former substitute teacher for Chesapeake Public Schools, opposes the proposed change. "I know of teachers in the Chesapeake Public Schools system who may be non-binary, who might be transgender and to try to take away their ability to self identify to their colleagues and to their students, is ultimately a violation of their rights," Rodden said. One of Rodden's children is transgender and previously attended school in the district. "By not allowing a teacher to use a non-binary salutation, you are essentially saying that they…...

22+ hour, 39+ min ago (651+ words) HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on Wednesday. This year's group of athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors whose influence spans ... HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on Wednesday. This year's group of athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors whose influence spans generations, levels of competitions across the state. This includes one man from Richmond, who has also been named the 2026 Distinguished Virginian. The Class of 2026 inductees are as follows: - Bobby Ukrop (Richmond): Robert S. "Bobby" Ukrop has been named the "2026 Distinguished Virginian" presented to an individual with a sports background who is a distinguished citizen of the Commonwealth based on outstanding life accomplishment". A former basketball player at the University of Richmond, Ukrop has been a transformative community leader, leading initiatives throughout Central Virginia including the founding of…...

1+ day, 1+ min ago (575+ words) Virginia sees home sales decline across major markets Rising inventory, longer market times give buyers more time to choose Josh Janney //December 12, 2025// Housing inventories climbed across Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia in November, but fewer deals closed as home sales declined across the two regions. The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors reports that 1,091 units were sold in November, a 6.6% decrease from November 2024. Total sales volume was $969,577,300, a 1.6% decrease from last year, which the association says reflects a shift toward mid-priced transactions as buyers adjusted to interest rates. Pending sales increased 0.7% year-over-year to 1,091. "Northern Virginia is experiencing a meaningful rebalancing," NVAR CEO Ryan McLaughlin said in a statement. "The market remains competitive, but rising inventory and longer market times are giving consumers more room to consider their choices. That change supports healthier, more sustainable transactions than the highly accelerated pace we…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (123+ words) Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin with Bon-Kyu Koo President & CEO, LS Cable & System; Paul Dabbar, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce, and Patrick Y. Shim, Managing Director, LS Cable & System Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin with Bon-Kyu Koo, President & CEO, LS Cable & System Patrick Y. Shim, Managing Director, LS Cable & System Governor Glenn Youngkin, 74th Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia LS Cable & System Ltd. (LS C&S), a global leader in power and communication cable and system solutions, today announced plans for a significant additional investment in Chesapeake, Virginia. Undertaken through three LS C&S subsidiaries, the project is expected to be the single largest capital investment in the history of the Hampton Roads region....

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (417+ words) VSP weekly update: 85.8 lbs of narcotics seized, 13 firearms recovered, $12,205 seized in currency. Human trafficking tips climb to 1,394. RICHMOND, Va (WVVA) - From December 3rd through December 9th, 2025, the Virginia State Police and partner agencies conducted a series of crime suppression operations that yielded significant results across the Commonwealth. The week's enforcement activity included the recovery of firearms, large narcotics seizures, the seizure of U.S. currency and ongoing investigations into human trafficking and gaming violations. - Firearms recovered: 13 firearms and 20 controlled substance pills; estimated value $6,500. - Gaming enforcement: 7 gaming'related tips received this week, 1,978 total tips to date. - Human trafficking: 22 new tips received this week, 1,394 total tips to date; 210 cases investigated or currently under investigation; 3,672 individual investigative activities logged; 77 victims identified and offered services. The Virginia State Police emphasized that these actions reflect ongoing coordinated efforts with local state and federal partners to disrupt criminal enterprises and protect…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (381+ words) THE TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - Loneliness can be a year'round public'health issue, but the holidays tend to make it feel louder. A Mission for Michael surveyed more than 3,000 adults who live alone to learn how many expect to spend Christmas 2025 in solitude, and why. When those results are extrapolated, the study estimates about 14 million Americans will be alone on Christmas this year. In Virginia an estimated 343,164 people who live alone expect to spend Christmas by themselves. In West Virginia, the number is 68,488. When adjusted for people who live alone, West Virginia ranks 19th among states for the share of residents likely to be alone on Christmas. December is saturated with images of togetherness " family dinners, full houses and crowded gatherings. For people who will be alone, that contrast can deepen feelings of sadness, isolation or failure. The study asked adults who live…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (109+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Virginia's waiver to remove "sweetened beverages" from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The USDA approved the waiver on Tuesday. "I want to thank Secretary Rollins and the entire Trump Administration for their work on our shared goal of modernizing SNAP to promote healthier eating and empower Virginians to lead healthier lives," said Gov. Glenn Youngkin."We all recognize that better nutrition is a critical step to making Virginia the strongest she's ever been." The restriction goes into effect on April 1, 2026. CBS 6 has reached out to Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's team for comment....

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (200+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WVVA) - Virginia is rapidly positioning itself as a national leader in advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing, Governor Glenn Youngkin said in a recent Facebook post highlighting new investments and job growth in the sector. According to the governor, the Commonwealth has attracted about $12.5 billion in new pharmaceutical investment. Major global companies such as Merck, AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly are expanding operations in Virginia, and the state is building the workforce pipeline to match " including the Virginia Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Training Center currently under development. This is the gravity pull we set out to create: where innovation, research, and industry choose Virginia. He added that the state has secured roughly 3,000 new high'paying jobs and the largest facility investments in AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly's histories. The governor credited a business'friendly pace for the progress, saying Virginia has moved "at the speed of business…...