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Virginia workers will begin receiving required paid sick leave under legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, with the first phase of the law set to take effect next year.

In Warren County, Commonwealth’s Attorney John S. Bell issued a formal memorandum stating his office would not prosecute law-abiding citizens for the possession, purchase, sale, transfer or transportation of firearms, ammunition or magazines that were lawful before the legislation took effect, pending constitutional challenges.

A weekend vote by the Republican Party of Virginia’s governing board sparked frustration and confusion among some conservatives after party leaders delayed taking an official position on three proposed constitutional amendments expected to appear on Virginia ballots this November.

I-81 will receive a third lane northbound and southbound. This includes replacement of the bridges over two railways and over Route 11 at exit 317. These bridges will improve vertical clearance for large truck traffic on Route 11.

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Shenandoah National Park will conduct an extended traffic safety and sobriety campaign from June 1 through Nov. 15, with periodic checkpoints along Skyline Drive and at the park’s main entrance stations during the busy summer and fall foliage seasons.

The driver of a tour bus involved in a fatal multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 has been arrested and is being held without bond, according to Stafford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Olsen.

Stafford County, Va. — Virginia State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that killed five people and sent dozens more to area hospitals Friday morning on Interstate 95 southbound in Stafford County. The crash occurred at approximately 2:35 a.m. May 29 at the 146-mile marker. According to Virginia State Police, the preliminary investigation indicates that…

Warren Coalition honored four local middle school students as winners of its Health Video Contest, which drew a record 11 submissions this year. The winning videos promote healthy habits including sleep and regular exercise and will be used as healthy living ads throughout Warren County.

Valley Pharmacy, the retail pharmacy at Warren Memorial Hospital, will close July 1 as Valley Health responds to federal funding reductions, low utilization and sustained financial losses. Staff will help patients transfer prescriptions through June 30.