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NRV Cares highlights red flags of child abuse during Prevention Month
Read full article: NRV Cares highlights red flags of child abuse during Prevention MonthAccording to the Virginia Child Protective Service annual report from July 2023 to June 2024, more than 16,000 cases of abuse and neglect were investigated in the Commonwealth, and a little more than 6,000 were found.
Virginia to become first state to greenlight device that stops reckless drivers from speeding
Read full article: Virginia to become first state to greenlight device that stops reckless drivers from speedingVirginia is pumping the brakes on reckless driving with a new device that some say could save lives.
Munters to expand facility in Botetourt County creating 270 new jobs
Read full article: Munters to expand facility in Botetourt County creating 270 new jobsGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday that Munters Corporation will invest $29.95 million to build a 200,000 square foot expansion to its HVAC manufacturing facility in Botetourt County. The project will create 270 new jobs.
Governor Youngkin and Congressman Griffith announce $11 million in funding to AMLER
Read full article: Governor Youngkin and Congressman Griffith announce $11 million in funding to AMLERGovernor Glenn Youngkin along with Congressman Morgan Griffith announced Thursday that $11 million in federal funding is now available to drive economic development in Southwest Virginiaโs coalfield communities.
Medical professional speaks on keeping your family safe during measles outbreak
Read full article: Medical professional speaks on keeping your family safe during measles outbreakA potential measles outbreak was detected in the Washington Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia, sparking concern that the disease could begin spreading in the Virginia Commonwealth.
Virginia legislature finishes session amid anxiety over federal job cuts
Read full article: Virginia legislature finishes session amid anxiety over federal job cutsThe Virginia legislature has ended its 45-day session by addressing a slew of budget amendments ranging from tax cuts to child care. But some lawmakers say they will likely need to return to the Capitol later this year to address a mounting threat: massive federal government layoffs planned by the Trump administration. Virginia in December was home to nearly 315,000 federal workers and many more government contractors, behind only Washington, D.C., and California. So far fewer than 300 Lawmakers said such sweeping changes to the stateโs workforce by the White House would deeply impact the stateโs economy.
Governor Youngkin recognizes recipients of 2024 Governorโs Fire Service Awards
Read full article: Governor Youngkin recognizes recipients of 2024 Governorโs Fire Service AwardsGovernor Glenn Youngkin has announced the recipients of the 2024 Governorโs Fire Service Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to Virginiaโs fire service. Among the honorees are the Salem Fire Marshalโs Office and Trevor Baldwin, Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept. Company 18 from Campbell County, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community safety and emergency response.
VHSL cancels all championship events on Saturday, updates schedule due to weather
Read full article: VHSL cancels all championship events on Saturday, updates schedule due to weatherThe Virginia High School League has announced they have adjusted their planned schedule to account for the winter storm that will impact the Commonwealth on Wednesday.
Gov. Youngkin requests โExpedited Major Disaster Declarationโ for communities impacted by recent storms Sunday
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin requests โExpedited Major Disaster Declarationโ for communities impacted by recent storms SundayGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday that he had submitted an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration to President Trump to support the ongoing response and recovery efforts of communities impacted by recent February winter storms.
Foul Check Episode 23: Womenโs wrestling with Lord Botetourtโs Serenity Shearer
Read full article: Foul Check Episode 23: Womenโs wrestling with Lord Botetourtโs Serenity ShearerBrooke and Eric sit down with Lord Botetourt wrestler Serenity Shearer to learn more about womenโs wrestling and its rise in the Commonwealth and beyond.
Power outages in Southwest, Central Virginia Feb. 14, 2025
Read full article: Power outages in Southwest, Central Virginia Feb. 14, 2025Many throughout the Commonwealth are still in the dark Friday after a snowstorm blew into the state, dumping as much as 12 inches of snow in some parts of our region.
The Silent Killer: How to protect your home from carbon monoxide poisoning during a winter storm
Read full article: The Silent Killer: How to protect your home from carbon monoxide poisoning during a winter stormA winter storm is making its way through the Commonwealth, and with wintry weather comes a higher risk for carbon monoxide poisoning and fires.
Guarding the flock: How to protect your poultry following a bird flu outbreak in Virginia
Read full article: Guarding the flock: How to protect your poultry following a bird flu outbreak in VirginiaThe Virginia Cooperative Extension is warning the public about a recent bird flu outbreak that could affect poultry in the Commonwealth.
Deer can be a dangerous hazard on the road, hereโs the tech thatโs helping prevent collisions
Read full article: Deer can be a dangerous hazard on the road, hereโs the tech thatโs helping prevent collisionsWith it being deer season here in our Commonwealth, there is an increased risk for deer-vehicle collisions. These can be incredibly dangerous, not just for the deer, but for you and other drivers.
Virginia school districts secure more than $201,000 in grants to boost breakfast programs
Read full article: Virginia school districts secure more than $201,000 in grants to boost breakfast programsSeveral school districts across the Commonwealth will be receiving thousands of dollars to make sure students can start their day off with a full stomach.
Winter storm causes hundreds of crashes in Virginia
Read full article: Winter storm causes hundreds of crashes in VirginiaThe recent winter storm brought freezing temperatures, ice, and snow, leading to hundreds of crashes across the Commonwealth. Virginia State Police are urging drivers to plan ahead as another storm looms this weekend.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Governor Youngkin delivers update on winter weather response across Virginia
Read full article: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Governor Youngkin delivers update on winter weather response across VirginiaToday at 2 p.m., Governor Glenn Youngkin will deliver an update on the Commonwealthโs response following Sundayโs winter storm, the water outage affecting the City of Richmond and surrounding area, and the winter weather expected this weekend.
Governor Youngkin issues statement on mysterious drone sightings in Virginia
Read full article: Governor Youngkin issues statement on mysterious drone sightings in VirginiaVirginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a statement regarding the mysterious drone sightings that have been reported in the Commonwealth.
Nearly 500 schools in Virginia awarded $12 million in school security equipment grants
Read full article: Nearly 500 schools in Virginia awarded $12 million in school security equipment grantsClose to 500 schools and nearly 100 school divisions across the Commonwealth have been awarded $12 million in school security equipment grants, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Gov. Youngkin unveils a new online one-stop information resource for Virginia Veterans
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin unveils a new online one-stop information resource for Virginia VeteransGov. Glenn Youngkin has announced the launch of the Virginia Veterans Network, a new online hub aiming to support military families and transitioning service members throughout the Commonwealth.
Constitutional amendment will be on every Virginia ballot this election
Read full article: Constitutional amendment will be on every Virginia ballot this electionFor the first time since 2020, Virginia ballots will ask voters to decide on a constitutional amendment change with a โyesโ and โnoโ choice
King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery
Read full article: King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slaveryKing Charles III has told a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa that the past could not be changed as he indirectly acknowledged calls from some of Britainโs former colonies for a reckoning over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies
Read full article: Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former coloniesA confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly likely to feature at a summit of nations its empire once colonized, after Caribbean leaders said they would thrust the matter of financial reparations into the spotlight at the event in Samoa.
Charles gets a warm welcome on his first visit as king to Samoa. But uneasy questions await
Read full article: Charles gets a warm welcome on his first visit as king to Samoa. But uneasy questions awaitBritain's King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla have arrived in Samoa ahead of a biennial summit of 56 leaders of Commonwealth countries.
What to know about fall fire risks
Read full article: What to know about fall fire risksAs we have settled into a dry pattern across the Commonwealth, with some portions of the viewing area in the moderate drought status, worsening drought conditions are at the forefront of many peopleโs minds, especially during fall fire season.
High Expectations, High Scores: Buena Vistaโs Path to Progress
Read full article: High Expectations, High Scores: Buena Vistaโs Path to ProgressBuena Vista Public Schools have significantly improved attendance and test scores by fostering strong relationships and community investment, climbing from 82nd to 38th in Virginia's school division rankings.
10 News tracks Heleneโs powerful impact across the region with full team coverage
Read full article: 10 News tracks Heleneโs powerful impact across the region with full team coverage10 News has been working for you all day long with team coverage of Helene as it sweeps across the Commonwealth, bringing destruction in its wake.
Governor Youngkin Declares State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Governor Youngkin Declares State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane HeleneGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that he would be declaring a state of Emergency for the Commonwealth in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Helene.
Virginia Department of Education releases final cell phone free education guidance
Read full article: Virginia Department of Education releases final cell phone free education guidanceThe Virginia Department of Education has unveiled its final guidance on removing cell phones from classrooms across the Commonwealth.
Virginia Spirits Month shines a light on local distilleries and economic impact
Read full article: Virginia Spirits Month shines a light on local distilleries and economic impactIn the Commonwealth, September is celebrated as Virginia Spirits Month, a time to honor the stateโs rich distilling heritage and highlight local distilleries.
The Virginia Department of Education set to release final guidance on cell phones in schools
Read full article: The Virginia Department of Education set to release final guidance on cell phones in schoolsThe Virginia Department of Education is releasing its final guidance on Monday to make schools in the Commonwealth cell phone-free.
Suspect charged in shooting death of Smyth County deputy dies
Read full article: Suspect charged in shooting death of Smyth County deputy diesThe suspect who was charged in connection with the shooting death of a Smyth County sheriffโs deputy has died, according to Commonwealthโs Attorney Phillip Blevins.
Virginia Department of Education set to issue guidance on cell phone-free education
Read full article: Virginia Department of Education set to issue guidance on cell phone-free educationThe Virginia Department of Education will release new guidance today that will establish cell phone-free environments in schools across the Commonwealth.
Visit Blue Ridge weighs in on record-breaking year for tourism
Read full article: Visit Blue Ridge weighs in on record-breaking year for tourismItโs been a record-breaking year for tourism in the Commonwealth, according to the governorโs office. Visitor spending generated $33.3 billion in Virginia last year.
Governor Youngkin Declares State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
Read full article: Governor Youngkin Declares State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm DebbyGovernor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia based on National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts that indicate a tropical storm with significant rainfall and flooding across the entire Commonwealth.
Statewide Zoom call on cell phone-free education set for Monday morning
Read full article: Statewide Zoom call on cell phone-free education set for Monday morningThe Virginia Department of Education is giving people throughout the Commonwealth a chance to voice their concerns and provide input on cell phone-free education.
Thousands of athletes travel to Liberty University for annual Commonwealth Games
Read full article: Thousands of athletes travel to Liberty University for annual Commonwealth GamesFour to five thousand athletes and even more spectators are gathering in Lynchburg to have fun and test their skills in over a dozen sports.
Community meetings on cell phone policy scheduled across Virginia, including Roanoke County
Read full article: Community meetings on cell phone policy scheduled across Virginia, including Roanoke CountyThe Virginia Department of Education has announced that parents and community members will soon have a chance to express their ideas on implementing cell phone-free education in the Commonwealth, including in the County of Roanoke.
Historic sites in Roanoke and Danville have been added to Virginia Landmarks Register
Read full article: Historic sites in Roanoke and Danville have been added to Virginia Landmarks RegisterThe Virginia Department of Historic Resources announced Tuesday that it had added 12 new listings on the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Governor Youngkin orders all flags to be flown at half-staff for fallen police sergeant
Read full article: Governor Youngkin orders all flags to be flown at half-staff for fallen police sergeantGovernor Youngkin ordered all flags in the Commonwealth to be flown at half-staff in memory of Sergeant Floyd H. Miles, Jr. of the Charles City County Sherriff's Office who lost his life in the line of duty June 9.
WATCH: Gov. Youngkin among Republican governors to discuss American energy
Read full article: WATCH: Gov. Youngkin among Republican governors to discuss American energyGov. Glenn Youngkin and other Republican governors are slated to host a press conference at 4 p.m. on their plan to โunleash American energy.โ
The Town of Bedford is offering a new incentive program for childcare facilities
Read full article: The Town of Bedford is offering a new incentive program for childcare facilitiesThe Town of Bedford is offering up to a $15,000 incentive for childcare businesses either starting up or currently operating.
Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in honor of Peace Officersโ Memorial Day
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in honor of Peace Officersโ Memorial DayGovernor Glenn Youngkin has ordered that U.S. and Virginia flags be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in honor of Peace Officersโ Memorial Day.
Senators Kaine, Warner secure nearly $100 million for affordable housing, homelessness
Read full article: Senators Kaine, Warner secure nearly $100 million for affordable housing, homelessnessNearly $100 million is headed to the Commonwealth to fund affordable housing, community development, and homelessness.
Attorney Generalโs Operation Ceasefire credited for decrease in violent crime across Virginia
Read full article: Attorney Generalโs Operation Ceasefire credited for decrease in violent crime across VirginiaAttorney General Jason Miyares said from 2022-23, the number of murders decreased by 17% across the commonwealth.
All Virginia drivers will be required to have car insurance by July 1
Read full article: All Virginia drivers will be required to have car insurance by July 1The Commonwealth will soon require drivers to have car insurance after being one of two states in the country that didnโt mandate it for several years.
Emergency housing for foster children in the Roanoke Valley deemed a success
Read full article: Emergency housing for foster children in the Roanoke Valley deemed a successHopeTree's Titmus Cottage has helped over a dozen foster children avoid sleeping in offices at the Department of Social Services.
Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in honor of fallen VDOF firefighter
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in honor of fallen VDOF firefighterGovernor Glenn Youngkin has ordered that U.S. and Virginia flags be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in memory of Virginia Department of Forestry part-time firefighter James C. Ward.
Virginia Cavaliers, JMU, and Longwood all representing the Commonwealth in Men's NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Virginia Cavaliers, JMU, and Longwood all representing the Commonwealth in Men's NCAA TournamentVirginia Cavaliers, JMU, and Longwood all representing the Commonwealth in NCAA Tournament
Franklin Co. School Board votes to close Burnt Chimney and Henry Elementary Schools
Read full article: Franklin Co. School Board votes to close Burnt Chimney and Henry Elementary SchoolsThe Franklin County School Board is moving forward with the closure of two elementary schools in an effort to address a financial shortfall within the district totaling millions of dollars.
Insurance fraud is down in the Commonwealth
Read full article: Insurance fraud is down in the CommonwealthMore than $1 million of fake insurance claims were collected in Virginia last year, according to Virginia State Policeโs Insurance Fraud Program 2023 Annual Report. While this seems like a lot, police said this is an 80% decrease from 2022.
Donald Trump Jr., other political figures to speak at Washington & Lee Mock Convention
Read full article: Donald Trump Jr., other political figures to speak at Washington & Lee Mock ConventionAs the presidential political race heats up, some names you might recognize are slated to visit the Commonwealth. Donald Trump Jr. and political commentator Candace Owens are among the big names planning to be at Washington & Lee Universityโs Mock Convention.
Alleged animal abuse revealed during Natural Bridge Zoo hearing
Read full article: Alleged animal abuse revealed during Natural Bridge Zoo hearingThe Attorney Generalโs office rested its case in Natural Bridge Zooโs animal seizure hearing on Tuesday, but the defense will have a chance to call witnesses on Wednesday.
โWe need helpโ: Att. Gen. calls on businesses to help fight human trafficking
Read full article: โWe need helpโ: Att. Gen. calls on businesses to help fight human traffickingVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares believes local businesses can be part of the solution to addressing human trafficking in the Commonwealth.
Power restored for residents in Southwest, Central Virginia - Dec. 11, 2023
Read full article: Power restored for residents in Southwest, Central Virginia - Dec. 11, 2023Power has been restored for the majority of residents across Southwest and Central Virginia after wintry weather moved through the region.