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Court Finds Virginia’s Punitive Damages Cap Applies Per-Plaintiff in Charlottesville Case
A federal appeals court has ruled that Virginia’s $350,000 punitive damages cap applies on a per-plaintiff basis in a case against white supremacists who organized the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville in August 2017. A Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals panel in a 3-0 vote reversed...
Del. Marcus Simon: Virginia’s New Laws
On July 1 this week, several new laws went into effect across the Commonwealth of Virginia, including some that may impact Falls Church residents as they go about their daily lives. The changes impact a wide range of areas, from animal welfare to higher education, reflecting the evolving priorities and...
Radio host Kat Simons dies as friends remember ‘cherished’ and ‘devoted’ star who left ‘impossible void in our hearts’
RADIO host Kat Simons has died, leaving devastated friends sharing heartbroken tributes. Kat, who worked at Mix 98.1 Richmond in Virginia for more than 25 years, passed away on June 29. Kat’s cause of death is not yet known. Her radio station announced the tragic news on Saturday, calling her a “cherished friend” who has […]
On the 4th of July, time to remember our ‘forgotten founders’
Cardinal News has embarked on a three-year project to tell the little-known stories of Virginia’s role in the march to independence. The post On the 4th of July, time to remember our ‘forgotten founders’ appeared first on Cardinal News.
What will be closed in SW, Central Virginia on Fourth of July?
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—With the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, stores, banks, pharmacies, government administrative offices, and facilities will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. However, some locations will remain open during the holiday for any last-minute purchases and needs. Here is a list of a variety of localities and their operations on […]
Independence celebration fireworks displays around the area, weather-permitting
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – No fireworks this July 4th holiday in the city, but there are several displays going on around the area July 4th evening… weather permitting. Keep an eye on the link for which ever show you’re interested in for weather postponements or cancellations. Here’s a list of the shows we know:
Administrations lays plans to one-up America’s largest offshore wind farm
(The Center Square) – Installation of the country’s largest offshore wind farm began in earnest just two months ago off the coast of Virginia, and the Biden administration announced Friday it will be auctioning another even bigger wind energy lease sale off the coast of the commonwealth. Dominion Energy leased the approximately 113,000 acres that would become the site of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project in 2013. After installing two pilot turbines in 2020, the utility began the installation of the rest of its...
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