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Senate candidate Hung Cao slams ‘hit jobs’ on his military record
Hung Cao, a decorated Navy combat veteran and Republican nominee for the Senate in Virginia, called recent reporting that raised questions about his military service injuries “disgusting.” “They are saying that any disabled veteran in America that does not have a Purple Heart is faking it. This is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever heard […]
GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz charged with weapons violation at Dulles Airport
Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., has been charged with weapons violation at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority confirmed to NBC News on Monday. The spokesperson, who said Spartz was charged Friday, cited a section of Virginia law tied to the dangerous use...
Driver charged with DUI manslaughter after police say she hit, killed pedestrian in Essex
A 59-year-old Richmond County woman is facing several charges, including DUI manslaughter, after Virginia State Police say she hit and killed a pedestrian in Essex County on Monday.
Ferry to operate at reduced service
Starting July 8, the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Jamestown-Scotland Ferry will operate under a new schedule and reduced service until further notice due to current staffing levels among an industry-wide shortage of certified maritime positions. The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry will continue to run 24 hours per day, seven days a week, transporting motorists for free in […]
Series of overnight test openings scheduled for George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced they will be conducting a series of test openings at the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge on Route 17 starting on Monday.
Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore and D.C. and Virginia Area
This week the AFRO compiled a list of events happening throughout the month of July in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. Take a look below to see what’s happening near you!. Captain America Movie Marathon. Are there any Marvel fans in the family? If so, the Enoch...
Virginia State University Welcomes Three New Members To Board Of Visitors
Virginia State University is proud to announce that Governor Glenn Youngkin has appointed three new members and reappointed two members to its Board of Visitors. The Governor's latest appointments to the VSU Board of Visitors are:. M. Peter McPherson of Arlington, President Emeritus, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities; President...
St. Jude Dream Home ‘exceeds expectations’ of giveaway winner
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway winner stepped into his new home for the first time Monday morning. “Though there’s only one winner, it’s a huge impact that goes to the hospital and saving the kids, so at the end of the day, this is all for the kids, and we’re just all so grateful for everybody’s contributions,” said St. Jude development representative Lexi Bates.
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