Virginia Democrats nominate first Black House speaker
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s state House will soon have its first Black speaker in its more than 400-year history after the chamber’s incoming Democratic majority chose…
Abigail Spanberger launches bid for Virginia governor
“While some politicians in Richmond focus on banning abortion and books, what they’re not doing is helping people,” Spanberger said in the video. “I know…
Suspect remains ‘at large’ in Virginia State University shooting
Police are investigating a shooting at Virginia State University Sunday. Image by Simaah from Pixabay Nov. 12 (UPI) -- A police officer at Virginia State…
FBI chief sees ‘potential conflict’ in new headquarters selection process
WASHINGTON — The contentious debate over a new FBI headquarters intensified further Thursday as the agency’s director said he was concerned about a “potential conflict of…
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick…
With abortion on the ballot, Democrats win big in Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, voters in Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and a handful of other states went to the polls to make their voices heard. Analysts said…
A Norway spruce from West Virginia is headed to the Capitol to be this year’s Christmas tree
Last year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is seen after the lighting ceremony Nov. 29, 2022. | Jacquelyn Martin/AP By Associated Press 11/04/2023 05:46 PM EDT…
West Virginia has the nation’s worst drug problem, but much less homelessness than L.A.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Signs advertising drug rehab or access to emergency overdose kits are easy to spot here. It’s harder to find the downtown homeless encampment,…
Democrats prepare to use shutdown to win elections for Virginia legislature
Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), a rural conservative agitating for deep spending cuts, said Youngkin recently reached out and “expressed his concern.” Good said Youngkin was…
Rep. Wexton helped turn Virginia blue. Now Democrats need to hold onto her seat.
In many ways, the district Wexton represents is emblematic of modern political trends in Virginia, a diverse state that rapidly flipped blue but remains competitive.…
4 children, 1 adult injured in Virginia shooting
A shooting in Virginia left four children and one adult injured Saturday evening, according to police. File Image by Simaah from Pixabay Sept. 23 (UPI)…
Tropical Storm Ophelia sets its sights on North Carolina, Virginia
Residents of South Carolina fill sandbags on August 30 ahead of Hurricane Idalia. The Carolinas are watching now as Tropical Storm Ophelia is forecast to…
Virginia governor pardons father arrested at 2021 school board meeting
Loudon County parent Scott Smith was pardoned Sunday by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin over charges filed against him in connection to a confrontation with police…
Virginia Went to War Over History. And Students Actually Came Out on Top.
The new document landed with a mighty crash. While the prefatory material of the Northam standards had spoken of instilling in students “a thoughtful pride…
Steve Williams becomes 1st Democrat to enter West Virginia governor’s race
Filing pre-candidacy papers allows campaigns to start fundraising and requires them to file campaign finance reports. A candidate isn’t officially in the race until they…
Mother of boy who shot Virginia teacher enters into plea agreement
Aug. 15 (UPI) -- The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher during class in Virginia Beach, Va. in January entered into a…
Abigail Spanberger tells Democrats she will run for governor of Virginia
Any announcement from Spanberger would likely not come until after Virginia’s highly competitive state legislative elections this November. But her ambitions — and that possible…
Virginia keeps fighting for new FBI HQ after setback
All the Virginians in Congress joined Gov. Glenn Younkin to make another pitch to move the FBI to the Old Dominion. Source link
Virginia teacher shot by boy no longer working for Newport News school
The first grade teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia earlier this year is no longer working for the school, according to…
Virginia man pleads guilty in attacking police with stick in Jan. 6 riot
Jonathan Gennaro Mellis, 35, of Williamsburg, Va., pleaded guilty Monday in a D.C. federal court to assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers using a dangerous…