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'We The People' exhibit showcases immigrant stories that shaped Virginia
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (336+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " An exhibit under construction at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture will tell the stories of immigrants who helped shape Virginia. Museum researchers and curators traveled Virginia to interview participants for "We The People: The World in…...
Virginia General Assembly targets Confederate iconography in new legislative push
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (363+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia lawmakers are advancing bills to remove Confederate symbols from state law and strip tax exemptions from Confederate-linked organizations, reigniting debates over how the state should address its Civil War legacy. One piece of legislation would remove "Carry…...
Virginia medical aid in dying bill advances despite passionate opposition from doctors, advocacy groups
1+ week, 6+ day ago (532+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A bill allowing doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients with less than six months to live has cleared its first hurdle in the Virginia General Assembly, setting up a debate over whether Virginia should join…...
Richmond and Henrico have higher heart disease death rates than most of Virginia
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (310+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Department of Health (VDH) chronic disease data from 2023 show that Richmond and Henrico had hospitalization and death rates for cardiovascular disease higher than statewide rates. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage you to take action to…...
Democrats preach affordability, Republicans question new Virginia tax proposals
2+ week, 1+ day ago (591+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Affordability was one of key issues that candidates focused on during last November's elections in Virginia. Now a few weeks into the 2026 General Assembly session, Democrats say they are on their way to delivering results, but Republicans say…...
Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace will reach Ashland on seventh day in Virginia
2+ week, 1+ day ago (294+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace will travel from Richmond to Ashland on their seventh day in Virginia. The Walk for Peace, which began in Texas in October and plans to end in…...
Virginia lawmakers push heat safety protections for workers
2+ week, 1+ day ago (195+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " State representatives are considering legislation to protect Virginia workers from extreme heat as advocates emphasized the urgent need for workplace safety standards at a Monday press conference. Union members from Local 400 and policy leaders highlighted the critical need…...
Troopers work 170 crashes across Virginia as parts of state hit with more snow
2+ week, 3+ day ago (240+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " More than 170 crashes have been reported across Virginia as troopers work during another winter storm, which is mostly impacting the southern part of the Commonwealth. "Drivers should remain cautious and stay off affected roadways today and Sunday as…...
94 Virginia state troopers graduate in largest class in 8 years: 'There's a legacy to uphold"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (151+ words) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. " Nearly 100 new troopers were officially sworn in on Friday after graduating from the Virginia State Police's 144th Basic Training Session. The 94 new troopers were presented with their diplomas during a ceremony at the State Police Training Academy in…...
Saturday snow will target southeastern Virginia
2+ week, 4+ day ago (333+ words) RICHMOND, Va. -- It will be quite cold this morning with temperatures in the single digits and teens, and wind chills will be near or below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect into tonight due to cold temperatures and…...