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Seven people killed in accidents during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend on Virginia roads - AOL
18+ hour, 46+ min ago (310+ words) RICHMOND, VA (WVNS) " During the 2026 Memorial Day Holiday weekend, the Virginia State Police announced that seven people died in accidents on roads in Virginia. According to a press release from the Virginia State Police, preliminary data stated that seven people…...
These prosecutors are refusing to enforce Virginia's new assault weapons ban
14+ hour, 31+ min ago (42+ words) At least five Virginia commonwealth's attorneys say they won't enforce the state's new assault weapons ban, which takes effect July 1. At least five Virginia commonwealth's attorneys say they won't enforce the state's new assault weapons ban, which takes effect July…...
When should children use technology in school? Officials in Virginia Beach have an idea.
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (669+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " The school board is considering a sharp limit to how much its youngest students use computers in the classroom. The board debated a proposed policy amendment at length Tuesday night. It would bar pre-K through first grade students…...
Proposed Mill Stone battery energy storage system in Chesapeake nears vote from city leaders
16+ hour, 20+ min ago (920+ words) A battery energy storage system works by pulling power off the grid during off-peak hours, typically at night, and pushing it back onto the grid when demand is highest " during heat waves, winter storms, or other high-usage periods. "When a…...
Chesapeake central library renamed to honor former library director Peggy Stillman
11+ hour, 49+ min ago (280+ words) CHESAPEAKE " The city's central library branch now pays homage to longtime library director and advocate Margaret Peters Stalnaker, better known by many'as Peggy Stillman. Chesapeake City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to rename the central library located at 298 Cedar Road to…...
I've Lived In Virginia For 25 Years'And This Lake Is Still My Favorite Summer Getaway - AOL
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (424+ words) As someone who has lived in Virginia for more than 25 years, there are plenty of places I've fallen in love with, but one will always feel like home: Smith Mountain Lake. Without a doubt, the best time to visit Smith…...
Virginia Bishop Urges Catholics to Reject Abortion Referendums
19+ hour, 49+ min ago (556+ words) Home " Abortion Policy News " Virginia Bishop Urges Catholics to Vote No on State Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage Referendums During a recent episode of his "Walk Humbly" podcast, the Bishop of Arlington, Virginia, Michael Francis Burbidge, spoke out against two proposed constitutional…...
Virginia American Water worker dies after falling into Dale City service pond
23+ hour, 17+ min ago (189+ words) Virginia American Water facility off Delaney Road in Dale City. A 35-year-old Virginia American Water employee died May 22 after falling off a boat in a service pond at the company's facility in Dale City. The worker, who was not publicly…...
The 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (468+ words) Virginia Business //February 2, 2026// Virginia Business is proud to continue honoring that legacy for the fourth year with our 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards. This year's 29 honorees " nominated by our readers and editors " represent a wide range of fields, including health…...
America at 250: West Virginia born amid chaos of Civil War
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (394+ words) The story of America tells of only one state carved out of another during the Civil War " West Virginia " and in the mid-1800s, the flourishing riverside city of Wheeling found itself at the epicenter of that pivotal moment in U. S. history. A…...