Update: Freitas says he is not conceding the VA-07 race
by Brandon Jarvis Update: After releasing a statement on Thursday afternoon essentially conceding the race in VA-07 to Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, Nick Freitas commented from his Facebook account giving an…
Nick Freitas promotes misinformation in concession announcement
By Brandon Jarvis Nine days after election day, Delegate Nick Freitas (R) conceded the race in Virginia’s 7th House district to the incumbent, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D). However, Freitas worded…
Segregation in Virginia’s schools is getting worse
School segregation by race and poverty is deepening in Virginia, but state and local policy measures could lead to more integration and better educational opportunities, according to a new report…
Colonial Heights High School shuts down after positive cases of COVID-19
By Brandon Jarvis Colonial Heights Public Schools (CHPS) officials announced on Wednesday that the high school will be shutting down and switching all students over to virtual learning for the…
Barricade situation involving AR-15 in James City County ends peacefully
On Nov. 10 at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Portmarnoch after receiving several reports of gunshots in the area. Officers arrived to find a female…
Jay Jones proposes a civil rights division within the Attorney General’s office
by Brandon Jarvis Delegate Jay Jones (D-Norfolk), who is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for Attorney General of Virginia in 2021, says he will be introducing legislation to create…
Peterburg COVID-19 update
11/17/2020 By Jackson Revere Virginia has not been immune as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country. Overall, Virginia’s cases are not rising at an alarming rate but they…
AG Mark Herring comments on Supreme Court arguments in defense of the ACA
By Jackson Revere The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in California v. Texas, the Affordable Care Act (ACA). A coalition of governors and attorney generals filed…
Colonial Heights COVID-19 Update
by Jackson Revere Virginia has not been immune as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country. Overall, Virginia’s cases are not rising at an alarming rate but they are…
Delegate Sam Rasoul officially launches campaign for Lieutenant Governor
by Brandon Jarvis Delegate Sam Rasoul from Roanoke announced on Tuesday that he is running for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. After serving in the House of Delegates for…