Democrats to Control House and Senate
The Democratic party has won control of the House and the Senate. President Trump spoke about it on Election night….
Read MoreVirginia Voters Approve Three Constitutional Amendments
Virginia voters have approved all three proposed changes to the state constitution. The amendment protecting abortion rights drew the most support, with about 62 percent voting yes. About 57 percent backed removing the ban on same-sex marriage from the state constitution. And about 56 percent voted to restore voting rights to people convicted of felonies […]
Read MoreSalmonella Outbreak Halts Shellfish Harvesting in Little Wicomico River
Virginia health officials are testing the Little Wicomico River after a salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters. The state closed the river to shellfish harvesting, and the Little Wicomico Oyster Company recalled oysters harvested there from September 18 through October 8. The Virginia Department of Health says the closure applies to one growing area, but […]
Read MoreMark Warner Wins Fourth Senate Term in Virginia
Democratic Senator Mark Warner has won a fourth term, defeating his Republican challenger with 61 percent of the vote, although those numbers are still unofficial. Democrats also picked up a Virginia House seat as former Congresswoman Elaine Luria defeated Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans in the 2nd District. In the 1st District, Democrat Shannon Taylor led […]
Read MoreDrought Worsens in Parts of Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Drought has worsened in parts of Accomack and Northampton counties after summer rains brought some relief. Both counties remain under a state drought warning, and officials are urging residents to conserve water. The National Weather Service outlook favors wetter-than-normal conditions through late January, but forecasters say recovery depends on how much rain actually falls. The […]
Read MoreDominion Energy Offshore Wind Surcharge to Fall in 2027
Dominion Energy customers will start paying less toward the company’s offshore wind farm next year. The surcharge on electric bills will begin to fall in 2027, when all 176 turbines are expected to be up and running. The wind farm sits in the Atlantic Ocean, 27 miles off Virginia Beach. Dominion collects the surcharge to […]
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