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Virginia’s Voting Integrity

The Supreme Court gives the Old Dominion the green light to purge its voting rolls of non-citizens.

Virginia Viera, Boardman, Ohio

BOARDMAN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Virginia Viera, 78. A resident of Boardman, Virginia passed away Wednesday evening, October 23, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown.

Dog left unattended dies while 'missing person' traveled to Virginia, Eden police say

On Friday, Oct. 18, Eden officers responded to the 500 block of Washburn Avenue after a report of a missing person.

When to expect results on Election Night in Virginia and North Carolina

Voters in Virginia are using paper ballots and then feeding them into voting machines that are not connected to the internet.

Port of Virginia receives $380 million award to bolster sustainability efforts

The Virginia Port Authority will receive $380 million in federal funding to purchase new zero-emission cargo handling equipment and charging infrastructure. According to members of Virginia’s congressional delegation,

Virginia basketball loses first player to transfer portal after Tony Bennett's retirement

The Virginia basketball team recently lost head coach Tony Bennett to retirement, and the announcement came as a big surprise as the season is about to start. The Cavaliers now have a frantic head coaching search beginning,

Justice Department says Virginia's voter list cleanup was flawed

In a brief to Chief Justice John Roberts, the Justice Department says a federal judge’s order for Virginia to reinstate 1,600 people to voter rolls should stand.

Free safety gear for cyclists and walkers in Virginia ahead of daylight saving time end

Bike Arlington and Walk Arlington are helping keep bicyclists and walkers safe after sunset as daylight saving time ends.

Loved ones remember Joshua Ballard, veteran killed after driving over exposed lip on Virginia interstate

Ballard, a 41-year-old Texas native, was killed while traveling north on I-295 near the 31 mile marker, in a construction zone, according to Virginia State Police.

Supreme Court And 2024 Election: Justices Weighing Cases Affecting Votes In Pennsylvania, Virginia

The Supreme Court is now considering its first last-minute voting lawsuits ahead of Election Day, as justices have been asked to weigh in on disputes in Virginia and Pennsylvania—the first of an expected slew of last-minute voting lawsuits as the election nears.

DC, Virginia still vying for Commanders as team improves to 6-2 record

With the Commanders' thrilling last-second win Sunday night, questions about the team’s long-term home stadium for the NFL franchise are swirling. RFK Stadium in D.C. is the former home of Washington's NFL franchise and the arena could be the future location but Maryland and Virginia are also trying to get in the game for a team that keeps thrilling its long-suffering fans.

West Virginia gubernatorial candidates to face off in debate

With Election Day approaching, West Virginia's gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Steve Williams and Republican Patrick Morrisey, are set to debate Tuesday.

Virginia asks Supreme Court to allow it to purge suspected noncitizens from its voter rolls

The request from Virginia is the latest appeal to the Supreme Court to get involved in the 2024 presidental race.

Virginia asks Supreme Court to overturn order to restore voters

Virginia is asking U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to block a lower court order that will restore 1,600 people who had been removed from voter rolls.

Virginia floating pier nears completion

The final trail link between downtown and a residential neighborhood crosses Silver Lake and offers year-round access.

The Bigger Picture: The Colors of Fall

As October draws to a close, so does Central Virginia’s peak leaf-peeping period. Enjoy the beauty of fall now, as the first day of winter arrives Dec. 21. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the upcoming winter will be wet and cold for most of the country.

Virginia asks Supreme Court to allow voter rolls purge before election

Virginia election officials on Monday asked the Supreme Court to block a ruling by a federal judge that would bar them from reviving a program put in place in August by the state’s Republican governor intended to remove suspected noncitizens from the state’s voting rolls.

Will the Supreme Court take up Virginia's controversial voter purge program?

A federal judge in Alexandria is ordering Virginia to abandon what she says is an illegal purge of the list of legitimate voters. An appeals court is agreeing with the judge and so now, that leaves Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares with only one option – get the justices on the United States Supreme Court to overturn the decision.

Youngkin’s Virginia Voter Purge Is a Gift to Trump

Virginia’s Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin, seems to have found a way to raise suspicions without exposing himself to too much immediate refutation. In August, he ramped up an existing state system for identifying possible noncitizens who were added ...

Virginia asks Supreme Court to permit voter roll purge aimed at suspected noncitizens

Virginia Republican officials asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to allow the state to implement a program to remove suspected noncitizens from the voter rolls in one of the first major voting cases to reach the high court ahead of next week’s presidential election.

Bluefield State falls to Virginia State on homecoming

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Bluefield State University Big Blue held their homecoming game against Virginia State Saturday.

Can We Repurpose Obesity Drugs to Reverse Liver Disease?

The success surrounding the medications for obesity and diabetes has sparked research into whether they could also be an effective treatment for MASLD and MASH. The early results look promising.

Virginia appeals order to return noncitizens to voter rolls

(The Center Square) – Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced late Sunday the commonwealth will file an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to block the return of more than 1,500 noncitizens to voter rolls.

Southwest Virginia addressing mental health emergencies with two new facilities

Two crisis centers, designed to help anyone in a mental health emergency or crisis, are coming to Southwest Virginia in 2025.

LGBTQ+ nonprofit hopes to drive support with new Va. license plate

Diversity Richmond, a local nonprofit that supports the Greater Richmond area’s LGBTQ+ community, released a preliminary design for its new “Celebrate

Mostly sunny Monday ushers in warmer temperatures this week in Virginia

Here's a look at the fall colors, which have peaked in western Virginia. Monday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Then we'll see a steady warming trend through the middle of the week. Highs will be in the low 70s on Tuesday, the upper 70s on Wednesday, and the lows on Thursday (Halloween).

Virginia Politics Insider: On to the Supremes

Virginia will immediately appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to Attorney General Jason Miyares. The federal judge in Alexandria ruled that the Youngkin administration's effort to remove ineligible voters violated a 1993 federal law. It bars systematic purges of voter rolls within 90 days of a federal election.

Kings Dominion announces new name for Virginia theme park's tallest roller coaster

The new name is part of the ongoing rebranding of the section of Kings Dominion where the roller coaster is located as the Jungle X-Pedition area of the park.

How to Watch the Syracuse vs. Virginia Tech Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Nov. 2

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Syracuse Orange vs. Virginia Tech Hokies game, Saturday, Nov. 2.

Appeals court upholds order to restore voters purged from Virginia rolls

Virginia will immediately appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to a spokesman for Attorney General Jason Miyares.

Insurance Payments to Repeatedly Flooding Virginia Properties Continue to Rise

When it comes to protecting against flooding, the National Flood Insurance Program is increasingly underwater in Virginia, especially in Hampton Roads. A new analysis and online

Former Virginia Senator Frank Ruff passes away

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Former Virginia Senator Frank Ruff passed away Saturday after decades of service in the Commonwealth. Ruff was a member of the Mecklenburg Board of Supervisors before being elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1993.

West Virginia miners celebrated for helping rebuild western North Carolina road

The governor of West Virginia applauded miners from the Mountain State on Sunday who he said are helping rebuilding in western North Carolina following Hurrican

Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan scores first TD since Week 1 in near-comeback vs. West Virginia

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan scored a touchdown in Saturday's loss against the West Virginia Mountaineers.

‘West Virginia Boys’ move a literal mountain to build a road so Helene victims can finally return home: ‘Nothing short of miraculous’

The West Virginia boys have moved the mountains. All of the roads were just gone, until now. It’s nothing short of miraculous,” one resident told The Post.

Virginia AG Miyares files emergency motion against Friday's voter roll ruling

Virginia's AG filed an emergency motion requesting a stay against Friday's District Court ruling that the registrations of 1,600+ Va. votes be restored.

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