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Just-signed Virginia law aims to cut power costs
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (443+ words) May 22, 2026, 11: 06 AM A new law scheduled to go into effect next year could help Virginians lower the cost of their utility bill. Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a proposal that will allow homeowners and renters to begin using plug-in solar…...
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern file historic $85 billion rail merger proposal with federal regulators
5+ mon, 6+ hour ago (820+ words) December 22, 2025, 9: 16 AM An attempt to create the nation's first coast-to-coast railroad merger is underway, as leaders from the Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific officially filed paperwork Friday and are now making their case to federal regulators to approve a proposed…...
LIVE RESULTS: Virginia's redistricting referendum
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (141+ words) VA SPECIAL ELECTION: Polls open as voters decide fate of proposed new congressional districts April 21, 2026, 4: 32 AM Follow WTOP's team coverage of the 2026 Virginia redistricting referendum online, on air at 103. 5 FM or on the WTOP News app. Virginia's congressional map is…...
Virginia redistricting referendum could have national implications
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (647+ words) April 20, 2026, 5: 35 AM Virginia's redistricting referendum could have a seismic political impact on congressional districts in the commonwealth, but if it passes, it could also affect the balance of power in the U. S. House. Several states have undergone redistricting since President Donald…...
Virginia bill targets vape shops that sell to underage buyers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (420+ words) Matt Small | msmall@wtop. com March 27, 2026, 5: 55 AM Vape shops in Virginia that sell tobacco products to underage buyers could soon face real consequences after years in a legal gray area. Del. Patrick Hope of Northern Virginia told WTOP he hears…...
As Virginia governor considers marijuana legislation, when would the marketplace open?
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (672+ words) March 20, 2026, 4: 08 AM A plan to create a legal marijuana market is sitting on Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's desk, ending a yearslong saga to end what lawmakers have described as an existing black market for cannabis in the state. Despite numerous…...
Bill allowing balcony solar kits in Virginia awaits governor's signature
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (479+ words) Michelle Basch | mbasch@wtop. com March 18, 2026, 4: 16 AM Virginia appears ready to flip the switch to allow residents to use small solar panels that will provide power to their home or apartment and shrink their electric bills. Legislation allowing small and…...
Norfolk State Spartans and South Carolina State Bulldogs square off in MEAC Tournament
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (318+ words) March 11, 2026, 4: 50 AM South Carolina State Bulldogs (9-21, 7-7 MEAC) vs. Norfolk State Spartans (15-16, 8-6 MEAC) Norfolk, Virginia; Thursday, 6 p. m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State plays South Carolina State in the MEAC Tournament. The Spartans" record in MEAC play is 8-6, and their record is 7-10 in…...
James Madison takes home win streak into matchup with Norfolk State
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (197+ words) December 6, 2025, 4: 43 AM Norfolk State Spartans (4-5) at James Madison Dukes (6-4) Harrisonburg, Virginia; Saturday, 2 p. m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dukes -7. 5; over/under is 140. 5 BOTTOM LINE: James Madison will try to keep its five-game home win streak alive when the Dukes face Norfolk State....
Expect more congestion over "vital link" between Virginia into DC
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (313+ words) IRAN WAR UPDATE: President Trump extends Strait of Hormuz deadline, US holds off power paint strikes for 5 days Matt Small | msmall@wtop. com July 14, 2025, 1: 15 PM Listen live to WTOP online and on 103. 5 FM for traffic and weather updates on the…...