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Train Hits Woman’s Car Stuck On The Tracks
(Ashland)- Ashland police say a woman whose car was hit by an Amtrak train will be okay. They say yesterday, a woman driving an SUV tried to pull a U-turn at a railroad crossing when her car
Capitol Police Fire Officer With Alleged White Supremacy Ties
(Richmond)- A Capitol Police officer who has been embroiled in a white supremacy investigation is now off the force. The department announced yesterday that Sergeant Robert Stamm was fired. An Antifa group out of Richmond first brought
McAuliffe Decides Against Presidential Run
(DC)- A former Virginia governor is planning to stay out of the 2020 presidential race. Democrat Terry McAuliffe told CNN last night that he’s going to focus on making a difference in his home state of Virginia
Washington Monument To Reopen In August
(DC)- The Washington Monument is set to reopen in the coming months after being closed since 2016. The National Park Service announced today that the Monument will reopen sometime in August. The Monument was closed for the
UVA Alumna Starts Petition To Stop Possible White House Visit
(Charlottesville)- A UVA alumna is trying to prevent a potential visit to the White House by the Cavaliers’ national championship basketball team. Lacey Kohlmoos started an online petition in hopes of stopping a meeting with President Trump
Northam Withdraws From VMI Commencement
(Richmond)- Governor Northam is pulling out of a planned commencement address at VMI. His office sent an email yesterday to advise he won’t be attending any graduation ceremonies this spring so that the events remain focused on
Virginia Tech Names Structure After Enslaved Family
(Blacksburg)- Virginia Tech is renaming a building on campus after an enslaved family. The Board of Visitors approved calling the second-oldest structure on campus in honor of the Fraction Family for their contributions in the creation of
Car Stolen With Child Inside
(Woodbridge)- Police in Woodbridge are searching for a suspect who stole a car with a child inside. The incident happened Saturday afternoon near the old Plaza Station on Jefferson Davis Highway. Police say a woman left her
Richmond Metro Zoo Called Best In Virginia
(Mosley)-The Metro Richmond Zoo is being called the best zoo in Virginia. Reader’s Digest recently ranked the top zoo in each state. They ranked the zoo in Mosely as the best zoo in the state. The magazine
ACLU Calls For Robert E. Lee Statue’s Removal
(Richmond)- The ACLU is calling for the statue of Robert E. Lee to be removed in Richmond. Yesterday was the 154th Anniversary of the Confederate general surrendering to the Union, and the ACLU used the occasion to
Northam Approval Rating Drops Drastically In Latest Poll
(Richmond)- A new poll shows the approval rating for Governor Northam and two other top state officials is lower than a few months ago. A study published by the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport
Zombie Show To Be Filmed in Central Virginia
(Richmond)- A spin-off of the zombie TV show “The Walking Dead” is set to be filmed in central Virginia this summer. Governor Northam said yesterday that AMC will produce ten episodes scheduled for a 2020 release. The
Juvenile Accused In Church Arson
(Hopewell)- A juvenile is being accused of setting a Hopewell church on fire. The blaze broke out Friday night in the sanctuary of the Hopewell Church of the Nazarene. No one was injured, but the church was
Virginia Man Arrested For Having Gun At BWI
(Baltimore)- Police say a Virginia man was arrested at BWI Airport for having a handgun. The man was detained on Friday after TSA officers caught him with a nine millimeter in his carry-on luggage. No injuries were
Hopewell Church Fire Ruled Arson
(Hopewell)- A congregation in Hopewell is trying to move forward from a fire that devastated its church on Friday night. The Hopewell Church of the Nazarene said on Facebook last night that the blaze is being considered