New Laws Go Into Effect Tuesday Across The Commonwealth
Dozens of new Virginia laws take effect Tuesday, touching everything from roads to rental rights. Exhibition driving like drag racing now counts as reckless driving, with license suspensions and vehicle impoundment possible. Styrofoam container use is banned for chain restaurants. Drones get broader law enforcement use, and flying one over defense facilities becomes a felony. […]
Read MoreVirginia Participating In Operation Dry Water During Upcoming Holiday Weekend
As the Fourth of July nears, Virginia Conservation Police Officers are ramping up patrols for Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign to stop boating under the influence. Four lives have already been lost on Virginia waters this year, with 13 injuries. In 2024, the effort led to three boating under the influence arrests and over […]
Read MoreRic To Host Global Entry Enrollment Event July 14-18
Richmond International Airport will host a Global Entry enrollment event from July 14 through 18. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection program offers expedited clearance for low-risk travelers entering the U.S. Interviews will be held in the airport’s Business Center, and applicants must complete their applications online beforehand. Appointment slots will be issued by CBP, […]
Read More$348 Million Mega Million Jackpot Winner Sold In Burgess
Someone is walking around Northumberland a mega-millionare, but we don’t know who it is yet, and we may never know. A single ticket purchased at the Corner Mart in Burgess matched all six numbers in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing, winning an estimated $348 million jackpot. The ticket holder has 180 days to claim the full […]
Read MoreUva President Resigns Under Pressure From President Trump
University of Virginia President James Ryan announced his resignation Friday, citing pressure from the Trump administration to eliminate the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Ryan, who has led UVA since 2018, said he wouldn’t “fight the federal government” just to keep his job. His exit marks a new front in the administration’s push against […]
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