Marine Commission Member Lobbying On Pipeline; More Va., Headlines

A member of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission lobbied other officials to support a natural gas pipeline extension project.

'Unreasonably' Cold: Farmers' Almanac Winter Forecast For VA

Winter will feel unreasonably cold from the Great Lakes region to the Mid-Atlantic, especially in January, The Farmers' Almanac says.

NoVA Weather: Flood Watch Issued As 4 Inches Of Rain Possible

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for DC and parts of Northern Virginia as 4 inches of rain may fall by late Friday night.

Body Camera Footage Of Fairfax Police Shooting; More Va., Headlines

Body camera footage shows Fairfax County police shooting a man suffering a mental health crisis.

Holes In Alleged Richmond Mass Shooting Plot Claims; More Va., Headlines

Under a judge's questioning, a Richmond prosecutor said he had no evidence two Guatemalan men charged were planning a mass shooting.

Data Limitations Make It Harder To Detect When COVID-19 Is Surging In Virginia

Since early July, Virginia's COVID-19 case counts have remained relatively stable, with an average of around 3,000 new infections every day.

Court Ruling On Suicidal Man's Trip To E.R., Broadens Virginia's Overdose Amnesty Law

Virginia's Court of Appeals overturned a drug conviction for a man who told police he was trying to go to a Richmond-area emergency room.

Conservative Group Threatens Lawsuit After Being Told It Can't Publish Virginia's Voter Rolls

This Republican-backed group aims to promote “election transparency” by publishing voter data from across the country on its website.

Appalachian Voices Sues State Over Release Of Carbon Market Document

The document allegedly contains an attorney general's opinion on Youngkin's inability to pull the state from a regional carbon market.

Timeline To 'Feels Like' 105 Degrees: NoVA, DC Weather

Parts of northern Virginia and DC are under a heat advisory. See when it will feel like 105 degrees on Thursday.

Does Virginia Owe You Money In 2022: How To Check

The Virginia treasurer is holding millions of dollars in unclaimed money and property. Here's how to search for and claim your assets.

Sunscreen Sold In VA Recalled Over Possible Cancer-Causing Chemical

With beach weather in the forecast, you may want to check which brand of sunscreen is in your bag. A popular brand in VA has been recalled.

Virginia's Uninsured Rate Dropped After Medicaid Expansion, New Report Finds

The rate of low-income Virginians without health insurance dropped more than 7 percentage points since the vote to expand Medicaid.

Federal Climate Deal Could Force Completion Of Mountain Valley Pipeline

It's relevant to a deal between Democratic congressional leadership and W. Va., Sen. Joe Manchin III over sweeping climate legislation.

Virginia Can Now Apply For $22.8 Million In Federal Mine Cleanup Funds

The U.S. Interior Department asked states Wednesday to apply for $725 million made available this year to clean up abandoned mine sites.

In Commentary, Richmond's "Leadership" Is Questioned Relevant To Utility Investments, Fees

(By Kevin Cianfarini and Erik Shilts, climate advocates.)

VA Woman Finds Snake In Bag Of Popcorn While Grocery Shopping

The snake, found at a store in Lunenburg County, was the length of a shopping cart, according to a report.

Virginia Gas Prices Fall Below $4 Per Gallon For First Time Since April

The average gas price in Virginia recently fell below $4 per gallon for the first time since late April, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.

Federal Review Sharply Criticizes Organ Sharing Nonprofit; More Va., Headlines

A special prosecutor concluded a town of Windsor police officer involved in a controversial 2020 traffic stop didn't break any state laws.

Virginia Rep. Scott Argues For Supreme Court To Uphold College Affirmative Action Policies

U.S. House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott of Virginia filed this brief, along with 64 other House Democrats.

Study: Virginia Medicaid Expansion Increased Financial Security For Enrollees

Chesterfield resident Geneva Gordon was forced to file for bankruptcy after receiving a $21,000 bill for reconstructive wrist surgery.

Most State Employees Dissatisfied With New Telework Policy, VGEA Survey Shows

Seventy-seven percent of government employees in Virginia aren't satisfied with a telework policy recently implemented by Youngkin.

In Commentary, Both Sides Of "Variable Speed Limits" For Virginia Are Noted

“There is such thing as Hell on Earth, and it's I-95N between Richmond and DC,” quipped CBS 6 news anchor Elizabeth Holmes.

Rep. Good Calls For Cameras In Classrooms; More Va., Headlines

Facing "tough political head winds and inflation,” Virginia Democrats are advocating for abortion rights, same-sex marriage, contraception.

Federal Judge Throws Out Second Redistricting Suit Seeking New Va., House Elections

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a last-ditch effort to force new Virginia House of Delegates elections in November.

NoVA, DC Heat To Feel Like 100 Degrees This Week: Forecast

The summer heat returns to Northern VA, DC this week, with "feels-like" temperatures likely to reach the 100-degree mark, forecasts predict.

3 VA Cities Among Top In U.S. For Highest Increase In Homicide Rates

U.S. homicide rates have risen by an average of 18% in 50 of the most populated U.S. cities between Q2 2020 and Q2 2022, WalletHub reports.

VA Good News: Restaurant RAMMY Awards, Mega Millions, Nat'l Night Out

Here are more than a dozen stories from the past week that highlight the positive things taking place in and around Virginia communities.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Virginia's Failure To Meet Its ‘Bed Of Last Resort' Law

The report indicates the matter in question seems to be a bed shortage rather than refusal to admit, relevant to the nine-year-old girl.

Virginia School District Leaders Ask Court To Uphold Teacher Firing In Transgender Student Case

School board members from five Virginia localities and Richmond's school superintendent have signed onto the amicus brief.

Analysis Details GOP's "Enmity" Toward Non-Whites, Blind Trump Allegiance, And Support Of Lies

Called "politically thuggish and racially discriminatory," Republicans' fealty to Trump is their "profile in cowardice," the report says.

White Supremacist Propaganda Incidents Reported; More Va., Headlines

The report indicates Virginia's incidents with white supremacist propaganda are second highest in the nation, and are steadily increasing.

Miyares Sues Feds Over New School Nutrition Assistance Guidelines; More Va., Headlines

Attorney General Jason Miyares is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture over its policy of withdrawing school nutrition assistance.

Where Can Public Sector Employees Collectively Bargain In Virginia?

Local public sector collective bargaining is slowly gathering steam across Virginia, eyeing the majority of the most populous localities.

Author Says She Has Had "A Front-Row Seat To The Tragic Impacts Of Opioid Addiction"

(By Michelle Gowdy of the Virginia Municipal League.)

Warner Says He's In ‘Active Conversations' About Locating Semiconductor Plants In Virginia

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner said he is “in active conversations” about locating semiconductor chip manufacturing facilities in the state.

Youngkin's Appointee Defends State Confederate Monuments, Report Says

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has appointed a historian to the state Board of Historic Resources who has defended Confederate monuments.

Mountain Valley Pipeline Wants Another Four Years To Finish Work -- Virginians Remain Split

Mountain Valley Pipeline seeks a four-year extension to finish building the long-delayed project, intended to carry natural gas.

A 49 Percent Approval Rating For Youngkin; More Va., Headlines

This new poll by the Wilder School at Virginia Commonwealth University found a 49 percent approval rating for Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

A Federal Investigation Of Justin Fairfax Allegations; More Va., Headlines

Investigators are probing the origin of twin allegations against then-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, according to five sources.