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Gov. Youngkin proposes tax exemption for service tips in Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin has unveiled a new budget proposal aimed at exempting service tips from Virginia’s state income tax.

Patients mourn Virginia Mason Seattle birth center closure

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's birth center closure caught many off guard, but hospital leaders said they've been concerned about patient volumes for years.

What to watch in Virginia’s legislative special elections

New Jersey and Virginia are the only two states with regularly-scheduled state legislative elections occurring in 2025, where both lower chambers will be up for election. Democrats currently are in control of both, though their majority is much thinner in Virginia — a margin that could change in the coming months.

Chimney fire escalates into house fire in Port Crane

PORT CRANE — Emergency crews responded to a chimney fire, which quickly turned into a house fire on Sunday. According to Port Crane Fire Chief Chad Benedict, officials were called to the Virginia City Home Court around 3:50 p.m. for reports of a chimney fire. Officials said the residents were quickly evacuated as the fire began to spread.

Virginia School staff become “Santas” through Toy Lift Charlottesville

At Fashion Square Mall in Charlottesville Sunday morning, the carts and normally empty stores, were filled with donated gifts.

Rosemary Virginia Lancaster

Rosemary Lancaster enjoyed playing mahjong, hosting a pool party, playing the clarinet in a local orchestra and fishing trips.

Virginia State Police issues senior alert on behalf of Hampton Police Department

Virginia State Police is assisting Hampton Police Department with locating a missing man, 67-year-old, Jerry Lee Holmes last seen Fri3, 2024.

In Virginia court, firm agrees to pay $650 million to resolve US opioid charges

McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation regarding its work with opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma to boost sales of OxyContin.

Shooting reported at Southpark Mall in Virginia

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — One person was shot Saturday afternoon at Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights, Virginia, police told CBS 6 senior reporter Wayne Covil. The shooting victim, described as a 22-year-old resident of Hopewell, was shot in the leg and ...

Virginia Tech’s Antwaun Powell-Ryland wins Dudley Award

Antwaun Powell-Ryland is the lasts winner of the Dudley Award, as he finished his final season at Virginia Tech with 16 sacks, the second most in the country. APR earned 13 of the 14 first place votes from sports journalists around the state, easily topping other finalists Jonas Sanker of UVA and Alonza Barnett of JMU.

Virginia closes the game on a 25-4 run to beat Bethune-Cookman 59-41

Elijah Saunders scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half, when Jacob Cofie scored all 12 of his points, and Virginia closed the game on a 25-4 run to beat Bethune-Cookman 59-41 on Thursday night.

Mystery expands? 'Suspicious' drone sightings now reported in Virginia

Suspicious sightings reported over counties containing sensitive military bases and national security facilities.

'Suspicious' drone sightings reported in Virginia

(The Center Square) – Law enforcement officials in Virginia have reported “suspicious” drone sightings appearing over counties containing sensitive military bases and national security facilities. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reports the ...

How Trump's mass deportation plan could impact Virginia's Eastern Shore

With the possibility of mass deportations happening under the new Trump administration, community members on the Eastern Shore are waiting to see what it could mean for the immigrant community here.

West Virginia lawmaker arrested for threatening fellow legislators

A West Virginia delegate-elect was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill lawmakers following news he might be ousted from the GOP caucus, according to Fox News. Joseph de Soto, a doctor from Gerrardstown, reportedly targeted several Eastern Panhandle delegates, including House Speaker Roger Hanshaw.

Woman to be extradited to Virginia for alleged kidnapping of three children

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A woman is being extradited from Alabama to Virginia for allegedly kidnapping three children on December 5. Shanice Davison, the children’s biological mother, was arrested on December 6 for abduction warrants from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.

Popular Virginia Beach seafood restaurant Bubba’s Shrimp Shack closes

Bubba’s Shrimp Shack in Virginia Beach is permanently closed, according to staff at its Gloucester location. No official statement was made on the company’s website or social media pages.

West Virginia Police looking for man wanted for a violation of a condition of bond

Wheeling, West Virginia Police along with the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office are looking for Raymond. E. McLaughlin III.

Chris Ellis: Wild and wonderful West Virginia

I went on a backcountry hunt. Usually, after finishing that sentence, I would describe the remote wilderness in a far-off place, most likely in the wilderness of the

Mobile ID launches in West Virginia

The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles and Gov. Jim Justice announced a partnership with IDEMIA Public Security North America to launch the next generation of mobile ID (mID) in the Mountain State.

Warner announces $275 million manufacturing investment bringing hundreds of jobs to Va.

MANASSAS, Va. (WSET) — Senator Mark Warner announced that the Department of Commerce has signed a preliminary agreement for up to $275 million in federal funding for Micron Technology to expand and update its manufacturing facility in Manassas.

Virginia Beach schools to vote on banning, limiting cell phone use for students

Virginia Beach Public School leaders are set to vote on updating their cell phone policy to reflect Youngkin's executive order during Tuesday's meeting.

Missing person alert issued for 16-year-old with autism: Virginia State Police

Virginia State Police have issued a missing person alert for Chesapeake police, who are looking for a missing minor, 16-year-old Isaiah Elijah Bryant, last seen on Sunday, December 8.

‘I hadn’t seen it all year’: Duke women’s basketball’s signature defense shines in stifling defeat of Virginia Tech

Duke’s first-half defense was impeccable, forcing Virginia Tech to 12 turnovers. The Blue Devil defense was scrappy and filled with tremendous heart, racking up eight steals compared to only one from the Hokies.

License plate cameras help Virginia Beach police arrest shooting suspect

An automatic license plate reader helped Virginia Beach Police with their investigation of a shooting that took place in November.

This Virginia Boy Scout troop's trailer was stolen. Have you seen it?

A Virginia Boy Scout troop is heartbroken after their trailer, containing many of their supplies, was apparently stolen earlier this week.

‘We’re not a thumb pressing on the citizens’: Lessons from a longtime small town Virginia police chief

A.J, Panebianco describes his law enforcement career in a new book “A Police Chief’s Journey: Diaries of an Extraordinary Career and Stories from Virginia’s Small Towns.”

Virginia State Police: Enforcement initiative planned on Interstate 64 this weekend

State Police will conduct a traffic enforcement effort on all 300 miles of Interstate 64 in Virginia on Friday and Saturday.

Toby Fournier powers No. 8 Duke over Virginia Tech 81-59

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Toby Fournier scored a season-high 27 points and collected nine rebounds to lead No. 8 Duke to an 81-59 victory over Virginia Tech on Sunday in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams. Fournier, a freshman forward ...

K-State football set to play Rutgers in Rate Bowl

K-State Nation is heading back to the Valley of the Sun, as Kansas State officials announced Sunday afternoon that the Wildcats have accepted an invitation to

Former West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw dies at 88

The longtime West Virginia attorney general who fought back against the state’s drug overdose crisis, died Saturday. He was 88.

$40M lawsuit over teacher's shooting at Virginia elementary school moves forward

WATCH: Judge rules $40M lawsuit filed by former Richneck Elem. teacher Abby Zwerner will go to trial in January WTKR covered the case extensively ever since Jan. 6, 2023, when a student in Zwerner's classroom took out a gun and shot her, hitting her in her hand and chest.

Virginia Union falls 49-14 to Valdosta State in D-II quarterfinals, Jada Byers final game

Virginia Union fell 49-14 in the Division II quarterfinals to Valdosta State in Georgia on Saturday, marking the end of star running back Jada Byers' collegiate career.

No. 8 Duke takes home win streak into matchup with Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech Hokies (7-2) at Duke Blue Devils (8-2) Durham, North Carolina; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Duke hosts Virginia Tech looking to extend its four-game home winning streak. The Blue Devils have gone 4-0 at home. Duke averages 18.5 ...

Marketing Life: A Mother’s Journey From Planned Parenthood to Global Pro-Life Movement

Nelly Roach sat in an abortion clinic at age 18. She felt a sense of responsibility that, in her mind, required her to have an abortion.

College football: Valdosta crushes Virginia Union

Valdosta State’s unbeaten football team rolled 49-14 against Virginia Union in Saturday’s D-II Southeast Regional final. Virginia Union linebacker Jabril Norman (Salisbury) was credited with four tackles.

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