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Some Member One stakeholders oppose merger with Richmond credit union
Some employees and customers of Member One Federal Credit Union are not all that happy about a proposed merger with a Richmond-based financial institution. The “yay or nay” vote online runs through next Tuesday, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
Charlottesville: Restaurant ruckus spills outside, one man shot in leg
A 30-year-old man was shot in the leg last night after an altercation at a diner in Charlottesville. The shooting took place outside of Holly’s Diner at 1221 E. Market St., according to the Charlottesville Police Department. At 11:23 p.m., officers were sent to the scene where they discovered...
Investigation update after train carrying hazardous material derails in Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — In the aftermath of a train derailment that left a significant mess but fortunately no injuries, CSX officials are set to address the Fredericksburg community on Wednesday. The meeting will provide updates on the ongoing investigation and take place at 3 p.m. in the VRE parking...
State Democrats push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of Virginia's congressional delegation are calling on Gov. Youngkin to support an expansion of an IRS program that would let Virginians file their federal taxes for free.Why it matters: A 12-state pilot of the IRS' Direct File program that launched this tax season had overwhelmingly positive reviews and saved participants millions in filing fees, Axios' Emily Peck reported.Now, all 50 states are invited to participate in an expanded program for next tax season. The big picture: In a letter sent to Youngkin last week, Virginia's congressional Democrats urged the governor to work with the General Assembly and federal...
Youngkin Announces Continued Job Growth With 15,000 New Jobs Added in June
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 15,000 in the month of June, totaling 258,000 more jobs since January 2022. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained […]
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