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Redistricting vote nears as ballots top 1M
With six days until Virginia voters decide a proposed redistricting amendment, more than 1 million ballots have already been cast in early voting for the April 21 special election.
Mattress fee blocked in Spanberger veto round
A proposed mattress fee is off the table after Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a slate of bills in her first year, including measures tied to criminal enforcement, vehicle sales and gaming regulation.
Before You Climb: Ladder Safety Starts on the Ground
It’s a good time to remember that ladder safety starts before your foot ever leaves the ground. The right ladder, a quick inspection and a safe setup all matter.
Budget hits non-smokers with a mysterious $450 cleaning fee. Do they have to pay?
When Mike Welden returned his Budget rental car after his Palm Springs vacation, he thought he was done with the car. The retired social worker had enjoyed a pleasant two-week trip through California without incident.
Spanberger tackles gun bills at deadline
Gov. Abigail Spanberger took action Tuesday on a series of firearm-related bills, amending a proposed assault weapons ban while signing several other measures into law.
Catalytic converter theft investigation leads to two arrests
A nearly two-month investigation by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office into the theft of catalytic converters from Gooney Creek Salvage Yard has resulted in the arrest of two individuals.
Lawmakers divided over billions in data center tax breaks
State lawmakers will soon return to the Capitol after ending the General Assembly session without a budget, in part due to some debate whether to continue current tax breaks for data centers. The Senate’s proposed budget would end the tax exemption for data centers, freeing up an additional $1.6 billion in additional revenue. House leadership…
Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative to build largest feed mill on East Coast
The Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative will invest $113.9 million to expand its operations in Rockingham County, including construction of what will be the largest grain storage facility on the East Coast.
REC Honors Lineworkers for Their Essential Role in Powering Growing Communities
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), along with cooperatives across the nation recognizes the dedication, skill and sacrifice of its lineworkers throughout the month of April each year.
Report: Millions in medical bills lead to demand for price transparency policies
A new report shows hospitals in Virginia filed 1.15 million lawsuits against patients over unpaid medical bills between 2010 and 2024, collecting $1.4 billion.
