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Georgia school shooting reignites debate over cell phones in Virginia schools
After two students and two teachers were shot and killed at Apalachee High School in Georgia on Wednesday, several parents and lawmakers in Virginia have are bringing the debate over cell phones in schools back to the forefront.
Youngkin rips Virginia’s sanctuary sheriffs, ‘neglecting their duty’
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, fed up with liberal sheriffs in the commonwealth, ripped those that claim sanctuary status and refuse to turn over criminal illegal migrants to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Without mentioning a specific county government or sheriff, Youngkin said on X, “Virginia is not a sanctuary state. It is unacceptable that local […]
Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland
"I almost didn't buy it," the Accomack County resident mused to Lottery officials while claiming a $50,000 Pick 5 ticket in Baltimore in his return back across state lanes to celebrate his biggest win to date. According to the winner, the "mistake ticket" ended a streak of bad luck. The...
Bird Dog Distributors receives half-million-dollar grant to expand operations in Southwest Virginia
CLINTWOOD, Va. (WJHL) — A medical and industrial plastics manufacturing company named Bird Dog Distributors, LLC received $525,000 in grant funding from the Virginia Department of Energy to expand its manufacturing facility in Clintwood. According to a release from Virginia Energy, Bird Dog’s expansion will create up to 43 new jobs and support 12 existing […]
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