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James City County business consultant to run for lieutenant governor as Republican
A James City County business consultant has entered the 2025 race for Virginia lieutenant governor as a Republican. John Curran, who ran unsuccessfully for the Board of Supervisors in 2023, said he had filed paperwork Friday to run for the statewide office. Other candidates who have announced plans include Democrats such as Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, state Sens. Aaron Rouse and Ghazala ...
Virginia Cat Festival coming soon to Williamsburg
Virginia is for lovers … of cats. The Virginia Cat Festival is happening Nov. 9 and 10 in Williamsburg featuring everything from cat-centric vendors in the “marcatplace” to plenty of family feline-centric fun and some “celebricats.” Jackson Galaxy, star and host of the Animal Planet show “My Cat from Hell” is the keynote speaker. There will also be hands-on educational workshops and panels ...
Virginia leaders sounding alarm after spike in school threats, multiple teens arrested
School, safety and legal leaders across the Commonwealth are sounding the alarm as at least five Virginia teenagers — from Chesterfield County to Newport News — are currently facing charges related to school threats.
Meet the candidates: Election events happening Sept. 29-Oct. 5 in Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads community groups are hosting debates and forums with candidates ahead of the Nov. 5 elections. Here’s a list of events scheduled for Sept. 29-Oct. 5. ___ Senate The only televised debate between U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Tim Kaine (D) and challenger Hung Cao (R) is Wednesday. The debate takes place at 7 p.m. on the campus of Norfolk State University with news anchors Tom Schaad ...
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