Training To Recognize Human Trafficking
Students in the Liberty University School of Aeronautics are being trained to recognize possible human trafficking. The college is part of the Blue Lightning Initiative, which teaches ways to quickly recognize human trafficking suspects and their victims. Training will be provided to all students, faculty and staff. The school is working with the Department of […]
Read MoreFinal Report Shows Boar’s Head Contamination Was Due To Poor Sanitation
Poor sanitation at a Boar’s Head factory here in Virginia contributed to a massive listeria outbreak late last year. A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says inspectors found “meat and fat residue from the previous day’s production on the equipment, including packaging equipment.” The listeria outbreak resulted in the deaths of 10 […]
Read MoreVirginia Is For Gamblers
A new study has found Virginia is one of the top ten states with the most gambling revenue. The new study by Freespins.com has found the state ranks number ten with residents of the state spending 58-dollars and 27-cents per person at casinos. The data came from the American Gaming Associations State of the States […]
Read MoreRichmond Water Problem “Avoidable”
Early indications now, lean toward a theory that the Richmond water crisis that shut down the entire state’s government, was a completely preventable event. An official with the Virginia Department of Health says the city failed to test their backup systems at the water treatment plant ahead of the storm. He also says someone could […]
Read MoreNew Legislative Session Underway
The 2025 legislative session is underway in Richmond…. SCRIPT: <NOT AVAILABLE>
Read MoreColonial Beach Adding New Crime Stopping Tech
Colonial Beach has implemented new technology to combat crime with the installation of automated license plate readers. The four cameras, funded by grants, capture license plates and vehicle details to assist in law enforcement efforts, such as recovering stolen cars and solving criminal cases. Flock Safety, the company behind the system, assures that the data […]
Read MoreWashington Advances To NFC Playoffs After Win Over Tampa Bay
The Washington Commanders have advanced in the NFC playoffs with a 31-21 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round. Commanders quarterback Sam Howell threw two touchdown passes, while their defense stifled the Bucs’ offense. Washington will now face a tough challenge in the next round of the postseason, but for now, […]
Read MoreGovernor Race Could Be Very Close
Early polling shows the race for Virginia governor could be a very close contest…. SCRIPT: A poll released by Emerson College Polling and The Hill shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger with support from 42 percent of the one-thousand Virginians surveyed. Republican Winsome Earle-Sears received support from 41 percent of those polled. Thirteen percent are undecided, while […]
Read MoreEarly Voting May Be Shortened
A new proposal here in Virginia could shorten the state’s 45-day early in-person voting period to just 10 days. The bill, pushed by Republicans, cites the administrative burden on election workers and a potential $12 million in savings. Democrats, however, oppose the move, claiming it’s a barrier to voting. Virginia’s early voting window is already […]
Read MoreRichmond Making Progress With Water Restoration
Richmond is making what it calls significant progress in its water restoration efforts, after problems that shut down the state government last week. Richard Stelling has the details… SCRIPT: The city said yesterday 19 of 22 filters and five of eight water pumps are in service. Also, water plant production is well above the amount […]
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