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FOIA Friday: $223 for one email, Portsmouth needs redo on pay records
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Virginia Department of Health employee embezzles more than $4M in fraud scheme
A former employee who funneled millions of dollars from the Virginia Department of Health into a fake business account pled guilty Thursday to the scheme. Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, of Midlothian, faced charges including mail fraud, federal program theft and tax evasion. In total, Harrell received $4,337,395 in funds obtained illegally.
Attorney General Jason Miyares and Senate Candidate Hung Cao in attendance at Regional Republican Picnic
WEYERS CAVE, Va. (WHSV)—The Regional Republican Picnic was held Thursday night at the Weyers Cave Community Center. Many Virginia leaders, including Attorney General Jason Miyares and US Senate Candidate Hung Cao, were in attendance. Dozens of locals packed the community center for the family-friendly event, at which Miyares was...
Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading Democratic ticket
Data obtained by 8News shows that voter registration in Virginia is on the rise after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for President and Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president.
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for Governor of Virginia. Spanberger was first elected in 2018. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is supporting Vindman as part...
Pony Auction proceeds set another record
Threating overcast skies with intermittent lite rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of anxious bidders at the Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s 99th annual auction yesterday at the carnival grounds. Following introductions by auctioneer Tim Jennings the crowd was treated to a display by the Chincoteague Pony Drill team. This is...
‘A miracle’: Woman credits man for saving brother’s life at Chesterfield restaurant
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A Chesterfield woman is thanking the man who saved her brother’s life after he started choking on a piece of food during lunch on Tuesday. For Amanda, the past few weeks have been an emotional whirlwind after her grandmother, Linda, passed away on July 17.
Richmond-based coffee shop announces Lynchburg location opening this fall
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg coffee lovers, get ready for a new coffee shop to add to your favorites list!. Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co. announced they are opening a location in the Hill City in Fall 2024. The Richmond-based business took to Facebook to announce the expansion.
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