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Increasing Numbers Want COVID-18 Vaccine
(Richmond)- A growing number of Virginians are willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine. VCU just completed a statewide survey that shows 70-percent of residents are likely to be vaccinated. That’s a jump of about 13-points from a
Airbnb Cancels Reservations
(DC)- Airbnb has made the decision to cancel all reservations in the D.C. area for next week. The booking company made the announcement yesterday and said it’s all in an effort to help keep hate groups out

Metro Closing Stations
(DC)- Metro is closing several stations ahead of the Inauguration of Joe Biden. The transit agency will close 13 stations beginning tomorrow and Saturday. Trains will pass directly through the stations without stopping. Some of the stations
Suspect Sentenced In Firefighter’s Death
(Hanover)- A Maryland man is heading to prison in connection to the death of a Hanover County firefighter. Lieutenant Brad Clark died after a tractor-trailer lost control and crashed into a fire engine at an accident scene
Missing Baby Found
(Louisa)- A woman is in custody this morning after she abducted a young baby in Louisa County. Authorities issued an amber alert for eight-month-old Killian Briers late Tuesday night. He was found unharmed early Wednesday morning. Police
State Capitol Prepares For Protests
(DC)- Officials are preparing for possible protests at the Virginia State Capitol. This comes after the F-B-I sent a memo to each state warning them of possible violent gatherings at state capitols across the country. Capitol Square
Museums To Remain Closed
(DC)- D.C.’s museums will not open their doors anytime soon. Mayor Bowser extended the closure of museums due to the safety concerns surrounding the Inauguration and a rise in COVID-19 infections. As it stands, they will be
State Health Department Launches New COVID Vaccine Tool
(Richmond)- Health officials are making it easier for you to figure out your eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine. The quick new online tool asks a few questions, like where you live and if you work in healthcare.
Spanberger, McEachin Co-Sponsor Impeachment Article
(DC)- A pair of central Virginia lawmakers are co-sponsoring an article of impeachment against President Trump. 7th District Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and Don McEachin are pushing to have Trump removed from office by impeachment if he doesn’t
Northam: Watch Inauguration at Home
(Richmond)- Governor Northam is encouraging Virginians to watch the Presidential Inauguration from home. Northam joined the D.C. Mayor and Maryland Governor in asking people not to come to DC on January 20th. Security will be heightened throughout
FBI Warns of Protests at State Capitols
(DC)- The F-B-I is warning each state of possible armed protests at state Capitols ahead of the Presidential Inauguration. According to ABC News, the F-B-I sent a memo to law enforcement in all 50 states warning them
Next Round Of COVID Vaccines Begin
(Richmond)- Virginia health officials will begin passing out the next round of COVID-19 vaccines. Group 1-B will begin to be vaccinated today. Some of those who will receive the vaccine in this group are teachers, firefighters, seniors
National Guard To Remain In DC
(Richmond)- Virginia’s National Guard will stay in D.C. longer. Officials announced over the weekend that the guardsmen will remain in DC until the Presidential Inauguration. Around two-thousand personnel from the Commonwealth are expected to be in DC
Mayor Calls For Quick Action On D.C. Statehood
(DC)- The DC Mayor wants to see legislation on statehood for DC on the fast track to President-Elect Biden’s desk. Mayor Bowser is calling on the 117th Congress to pass legislation to make D.C. the 51st state
Virginia Democrats Call For Trump’s Removal
(DC)- Virginia Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, along with 7th District Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, said yesterday they want Trump to be kicked out of office by using the 25th Amendment. Spanberger says the President’s failure to