Category: Virginia

Supreme Court Upholds Grand Jury Investigation of Loudoun County Schools

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld a lower court ruling to allow a special grand jury investigation into the handling of sexual assaults at Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). The investigation links back to the sexual assaults of two 15-year-old girls at two Loudoun County schools. Both assaults were committed by the same…


Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Grand Jury Investigation of Loudoun County Schools

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld a lower court ruling to allow a special grand jury investigation into the handling of sexual assaults at Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). The investigation links back to the sexual assaults of two 15-year-old girls at two Loudoun County schools. Both assaults were committed by the same…


Virginia CD 2: First-Ever US House Race Between Women War Veterans

According to the Cook Partisan Voting Index (CPVI), Virginia’s Congressional District 2 (CD 2) is the nation’s ultimate “median” district. By Cook’s rating, 217 of the country’s 435 congressional districts are regarded as more Democratic and 217 as more Republican.  That places Virginia CD 2 firmly among 36 Ballotpedia “battleground” districts and among 22 “tossup”…


Capitol Report (Aug. 29): DOJ Already Reviewed Trump Docs; Pelosi Asked About Student Debt Comments

We’re learning more about the documents seized at former President Donald Trump’s Florida home, what the Justice Department said in its latest court filing, and what difference it could make. Virginia Gov. Glen Youngkin says he doesn’t want his state to follow California’s plan to ban gas-powered cars. He called the plan “ridiculous” and says…


2 Fatally Shot at West Virginia Nail Salon; Gunman Killed by Police

SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va.—A gunman fatally shot two people at a nail salon in West Virginia before officers fired at the shooter, killing him, police said. Summersville officers responded to an active shooter Thursday evening at Jo’s Nails & Spa, police said in a Facebook post Friday. Two officers shot the gunman, who was pronounced dead at…


Man Charged After Sister Awakens From Coma Dies in Custody

CHARLESTON, W.Va.—A West Virginia man charged with trying to kill his sister, who recently awakened from a two-year coma and identified him as her attacker, has died less than a week after his arrest, authorities said Friday. Daniel J. Palmer III of Cottageville was pronounced dead Thursday at a Charleston hospital, a day after he…


Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency after Severe Flooding Strikes State

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency after severe flooding hit his state. Heavy rainfall and floods impacted multiple counties in southwest Virginia, including Buchanan County. “We are deeply saddened to learn that another flood has impacted a community still recovering from last year’s flood,” Youngkin, a Republican, said in a statement….


Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency After Severe Flooding

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency after heavy rainfall and severe flooding affected multiple counties in the southwest part of the state, including Buchanan County. “We are deeply saddened to learn that another flood has impacted a community still recovering from last year’s flood,” Youngkin, a Republican, said in a statement….


7 Perfect Camping Spots In The Mid-Atlantic

Camping in the mid-atlantic offers a multitude of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. From tent sites and RV parks to luxurious yurts and rustic-yet-air-conditioned cabins, several of the Mid-Atlantic states have all your camping (and glamping) needs covered. Delaware Quaint Villages Delaware’s Quaint Villages are home to some of the best year-round “off-the-beaten path” camping locations…


4,000 Beagles to Be Rescued From Virginia Research Lab

Four thousand beagles will be transferred from a Virginia breeding and research facility to be put up for adoption after it was cited for animal welfare violations. A judge in July approved a plan to transfer the 4,000 beagles housed at Envigo’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, to shelters. “The Humane Society of the United States worked with…