Thursday’s top news stories
Here are the top news stories from across Virginia. Changing Virginia county faces discrimination charges over Islamic cemetery – Washington Post by Antonio Olivo Over the past two decades, once-rural…
Mendenhall’s recruiting set the foundation for success
Welcome to the latest round-up of Virginia Cavalier news. Preston Willet at CBS19 wrote about UVA Football coach Bronco Mendenhall and the foundation he formed with his first recruiting class.…
Virtual learning a mixed bag for special education students, teachers
By Hunter Britt and India Jones Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Sebastian and Gabriel Saxon wake up at the same time every day and log into online classes. Sebastian…
‘Pandemic’ dominates search terms and becomes Word of the Year
By Anya Sczerzenie Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — After the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March, searches for the term skyrocketed. Eight months and over 62…
Northam gives COVID-19 update, no new restrictions at this time
By Brandon Jarvis Governor Ralph Northam provided an update on COVID-19 conditions across the commonwealth on Tuesday afternoon. Here are the key points: Numbers are rising across the state with…
Delegate Jason Miyares joins the race for Virginia Attorney General
by Brandon Jarvis Delegate Jason Miyares (R-Va Beach) made it official this morning and announced that he is seeking the 2021 Republican nomination for Attorney General of Virginia. “We need…
Virginia Redistricting Committee Takes Shape; Public Can Apply
By Hunter Britt Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — More than half a dozen legislators have been named to a bipartisan redistricting commission which seeks to fairly draw congressional and…
Hopewell COVID-19 Update: 12/3/2020
12/03/2020 As there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel with several highly-effective vaccines becoming available soon, COVID-19 numbers continue to rise with the colder weather arriving…
Penn State and VCU Basketball preview
Penn State and VCU are set to meet for the first time on a basketball court tonight. A mid-week matchup is in store for the Penn State men’s basketball team…
Victim airlifted after shooting in Petersburg
by Brandon Jarvis A shooting in Petersburg on Tuesday night left a victim fighting for his life. Petersburg Police say that they are investigating the incident after a man was…