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UVA Baseball to host Super Regional This Weekend
(Charlottesville)- UVA combined to score seven runs in the final three innings to pull away from East Carolina in an 8-3 win the Charlottesville Regional championship at the Dish on Sunday. The Hoos clinch a berth into
Sonic Boom In NoVA
(DC)- If you heard a loud boom in Northern Virginia Sunday afternoon and wondered what it was, officials are calling it a “sonic boom” caused by military planes traveling at high speeds to intercept an unresponsive plane
AG Supports Lawsuit That Claims Osteoporosis Drug Caused Bone Fractures
(Richmond)- Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and several other state attorneys general are now supporting a group of Americans in a lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company for injuries they say they suffered while using their drug. The
Youngkin Deploys 100 Virginia National Guard Troops To Border
(Richmond)- Gov. Youngkin is sending 100 Virginia National Guard soldiers and other resources to the U.S.-Mexico border at the request of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who asked states for help with security and enforcement. Gov. Youngkin signed
It’s Now Hurricane Season
(Richmond)- Hurricane season begins today. The governorn and State Department of Emergency Management says a natural disaster like a hurricane can happen anywhere and that the commonwealth is no exception, so it’s always best to be prepared.
Concerns About Bicycle Safety
(Richmond)- Authorities in Virginia are warning that crashes involving bicycles are on the rise. DMV says So far this year, there have been 160 bicycle-involved crashes on Virginia roads. They said it’s led to the death of
Free Fishing Days This Weekend
(Richmond)- The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has announced free fishing days will take place throughout the Commonwealth from June 2 through June 4. On these days, no fishing license will be required to drop your line
Virginia Ends College Degree Requirements For Most State Jobs
(Richmond)- Virginia won’t require applicants for nearly 90% of the state’s classified jobs to have college degrees or meet other preferences starting in July. Virginia joins states like Maryland and North Carolina that have cut degree and
Arlington Students Can Carry Opioid Overdose Medication
(Arlington)- Students in Arlington Public Schools can now carry a lifesaving opioid overdose medication on school grounds. As of Friday, students who are in ninth grade and up were allowed to start carrying Naloxone, commonly referred to
Tuesday The Last Day To Register For June Primary
(Richmond)- Today is the last day to register for the upcoming primary elections in Virginia. According to the Virginia Department of Elections, the deadline to register for a primary election is 22 days before election day. With
Free Admission For The Military At Kings Dominion This Weekend
(Doswell)-Free admission to Kings Dominion this weekend for military members and veterans. The offer will be valid for a single day from Friday to Monday, May 29 and is open to veterans and active and retired U.S.
Two Prince William Sites On Most Endangered List
(Richmond)- Preservation Virginia says two Prince William County sites are on the most endangered historic places in the state. Preservation Virginia is a statewide nonprofit that works to sustain and support historic sites. On the list–Champman Beverley
State Police Say Prepare For Heavy Traffic And Rain During The Holiday Weekend
(Richmond)- State Police say all available troopers and supervisors will be on patrol through Memorial Day weekend in hopes of keeping “traffic moving safely and responsibly.” State police will join other law enforcement agencies around the country
$75 Million Donation To Expand Inova heart And Vascular Programs
(NoVA)- Inova has received what a press release calls “a transformational gift” of $75 million from long-time supporters Dwight and Martha Schar to support the hospital system’s heart and vascular programs. Health system officials say the gift
VDOT Plans Overnight Lane Closures On I-95
(Fredericksburg)- VDOT says overnight travelers on Interstate 95 are advised that full traffic stops and several I-95 ramp closures are scheduled this week in the Fredericksburg area. Travelers with destinations outside the Fredericksburg area are encouraged to