Virginia Schools Can Now Ban Cellphones Under New Law
Virginia schools now have the legal authority to ban cellphones during the entire school day. Governor Glenn Youngkin signed two bills into law Friday that allow districts to prohibit device use from start to finish of the school day. Youngkin said the move will help students focus, improve mental health, and create a safer environment. […]
Read MoreDeq Proposes Enforcement Action Against Peacock Hill Cheese House
Virginia environmental regulators are taking action against Peacock Hill Cheese House in Richmond County for multiple permit violations. The Department of Environmental Quality is proposing a consent order and $640 civil charge after issues found during a 2024 inspection weren’t fully resolved. Violations included missing records and failure to submit an operations manual. DEQ says […]
Read MoreChesapeake Farm Closes To Public Except For Seasonal Events
A well-known historic farm in Chesapeake is scaling back operations. Rocio Rivera has more… 2025-06-02 – WKWI-RIVERA-GREENBRIER FARMS (GREY 31)
Read MoreGovernor Issues Guidance On Start Of Hurricane Season
It’s time for Virginians to prep for hurricane season. Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke Sunday on the first day of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season… 2025-06-02 – WKWI-YOUNGKIN-HURRICANES (GOLD 16) He says all Virginians, coastal and inland, should take action now. Youngkin advises everyone to have a plan, stay informed and know your evacuation zone. You […]
Read MoreBlue Crab Population In Chesapeake Bay Hits Second Lowest Level On Record
The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population has dropped to 238 million, the second lowest total since surveys began in 1990. That’s down from 317 million last year, according to new data from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Maryland DNR. Adult male and female crabs saw sharp declines, along with juveniles—marking a sixth straight […]
Read MoreVirginia Offers Free Fishing Days June 6–8
Anyone can fish without a license in Virginia’s public waters this coming weekend, Friday June 6 through Sunday June 8. The state’s Free Fishing Days cover all public access points, including stocked trout waters, though all size, season and gear rules still apply. The Department of Wildlife Resources will hold a free event at Dorey […]
Read MoreFormer Delegate And Judge Jerrauld Jones Dies At 70
Longtime Tidewater lawmaker and judge Jerrauld C. Jones has died. His family announced his death Saturday. Jones made history in 1980 as the first African American law clerk for the Supreme Court of Virginia. He served in the House of Delegates for 14 years after being elected in 1987 and later became a respected judge. […]
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