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Price-gouging law activates in Virginia after state of emergency declared
Consumers are asked to report suspected cases of price gouging to state authorities.

Warren Coalition’s Warren County Unplugged encourages residents to reconnect beyond screens
Participants gather for an in-person activity during a previous Warren County Unplugged weekend, a community initiative encouraging residents to step away from screens and reconnect face-to-face.

Va. state trooper injured in crash on I-81
A Virginia State Police trooper and her K9 were taken for evaluation after a tractor-trailer struck the trooper’s vehicle early Wednesday on northbound I-81 in Rockingham County. The driver was charged with reckless driving.

Early Democratic bills draw scrutiny over affordability
With Democrats now running Virginia government, new bills on taxes, guns and sentencing are moving fast — including proposals for expanded sales taxes, new top income tax brackets, and a firearm purchaser license requirement.

Lobby Day draws larger pro-gun crowd as Virginia Democrats revive gun-safety agenda
Virginia Democrats are focusing on gun control measures this session.

Valley Health releases 2025 community health needs assessment, opens 2026 grant program to address priorities
Valley Health released its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment and opened applications for its 2026 Community Partnership Grant program.

Two emergencies within minutes stretch Warren County fire-rescue system to ‘no units available’ status
Warren County Fire and Rescue crews responded to two major incidents Tuesday evening within minutes of each other

Royal Cinemas temporarily closed after overnight fire; patrons evacuated safely
Edited by Dan McDermott FRONT ROYAL — Royal Cinemas in Front Royal will be closed until further notice following a fire at the theater late last night. In a statement posted to the community, the theater said the building was not destroyed, but the facility will remain closed while management assesses the situation and determines next…

Va. Governor Abigail Spanberger Delivers Inaugural Address
Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the following address at the Virginia State Capitol.

Outgoing Va. Governor Glenn Youngkin Delivers the 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address
Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered the 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address Jan. 14, 2026.










