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Va. Congressman Gerry Connolly says he has cancer and other headlines. BY Staff Report - November 8, 2024. Biden promises a ‘peaceful and orderly transition’ to new Trump administration. BY Ashley Murray - November 7, 2024. ‘Disturbing’: Report reveals staffing, financial issues at Va. Dept. of Health, offers fixes.
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5 days ago · BY: Ian Stewart - November 6, 2024. On Wednesday afternoon, standing next to outgoing Mayor Levar Stoney in front of City Hall, Dr. Danny Avula laid out his vision for Richmond and his administration, after emerging as the leading candidate in the city’s mayoral race. Avula racked up 44,832 votes, or 46%, the most of any candidate, and won in ...
Youngkin launches Virginia Veterans Network to support military ...
1 day ago · Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday unveiled the Virginia Veterans Network (VVN), a new comprehensive online resource designed to support the state’s veterans, transitioning service members and their families. Speaking at the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations’ (HRCVO) annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Virginia Beach, Youngkin praised the military community and highlighted the ...
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Oct 29, 2024 · Inaction on climate change costs Va.’s agriculture industry hundreds of millions of dollars yearly. BY: Bobby Whitescarver - November 4, 2024. More than $125 million. That’s the preliminary estimate of damage to farmers in Southwest Virginia after Hurricane Helene brought damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding to the region.
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Nov 6, 2024 · BY: Markus Schmidt - November 5, 2024. U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., on Tuesday secured a decisive victory over his Republican challenger Hung Cao that earned him a third term on Capitol Hill. Kaine defeated Cao, a retired U.S. Navy captain, with 53-47% of the votes, according to unofficial numbers from the Virginia Department of Elections.
Avula likely to be Richmond’s next mayor • Virginia Mercury
Nov 6, 2024 · Avula, the former director for the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts, is now poised to be the city’s first-ever mayor of Indian descent.. Per Virginia law, Avula had to win five out of the nine city districts. By 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, he had won the 1st, 2nd and 4th districts; and won the majority in the 3rd and 5th districts – which is not a full five district win.
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces run for Virginia governor
Sep 6, 2024 · Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears presides over the Senate. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on Thursday evening officially announced her candidacy for governor of Virginia in the upcoming 2025 election, aiming to become the nation’s first Black female governor. Sears made history in 2022 by becoming the first Black woman in ...
Historic display of racial, gender diversity marks the start of 2024 ...
Jan 10, 2024 · After making history as the first Black person chosen to lead the 405-year-old Virginia House of Delegates, new Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, said the weight of the moment wasn’t lost on him as he looked out over the chamber.
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Aug 28, 2024 · Outcome of 5th District GOP primary unchanged after further review of ballots BY: Markus Schmidt - August 28, 2024 State Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, remains the winner in a highly contested GOP primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, following an unexpected additional review of ballots from five of the district’s 24 localities almost one month after a full recount that did ...
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Oct 15, 2024 · Port strike suspended until Jan. 15 for contract negotiations and more Virginia headlines BY: Staff Report - October 4, 2024 • “Virginia Employment Commission offers financial aid to Hurricane Helene victims.”—WAVY • “Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract.”—Associated Press • …