Governor Glenn Youngkin donates his first-quarter salary to the Good News Jail and Prison Ministry, an organization dedicated to supplying faith-based resources for jails and prisons in Virginia and worldwide. Youngkin says he selected the faith-based organization because of the way it exemplifies “the heart and Spirit” of Virginia by providing hope, resources, and transformational … Read more
Virginia makes $4.5 million in new grant opportunities for workforce development through an open, competitive bid process. The applications and more information can be found on the Virginia Career Works website at virginiacareerworks.com. The funds are dedicated to efforts that boost workforce development opportunities in categories including Soft Skill Training, Transportation to Learn and Technical … Read more
Attorney General Jason Miyares joins a coalition of 26 states in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting states’ efforts to protect their residents from violent threats. The brief was filed in support of the Counterman v. Colorado case that’s pending with the Supreme Court. It involves a man convicted of stalking … Read more
A Tappahannock Elementary School teacher is on administrative leave from an Essex County Sheriff’s investigation into reports they possessed and consumed alcohol on school grounds. According to Sheriff W. A “Arnie” Holmes his office received a report last Tuesday from a Tappahannock Elementary School administration official. The teacher is charged possession of alcohol on school … Read more
A motorcyclist is killed in an early Saturday morning crash in Gloucester County. State troopers were called to Pinetta Road near Enos Road and an investigation determined that the rider identified as Matthew L. Mintz was heading north when he ran off the roadway, struck a tree and was ejected from his motorcycle. Investigators say … Read more
A one-car crash in Mathews County results in the driver being killed. Police say the driver was heading northbound on Fitchetts Warf Road when they ran off the roadway and into a ditch on Haven Beach Road. The vehicle then struck a tree and caught on fire. The driver’s name was withheld pending next of … Read more
This year’s Gloucester Daffodil Festival was cut short by a day due to Mother Nature. Officials canceled many of Saturday’s activities including the parade due to a forecast of high winds. The Good Shot Judy outdoor concert scheduled for Saturday was also canceled. Some of Saturday’s events were rescheduled to Sunday, including the Amazing Mutt … Read more
A man from Heathsville gets an unexpencted birthday present when he wins the Cash4Life game and scored the top prize of $1,000 a day for life. According to lottery officials the prize Emanuel Sieber won was the largest ever won online. Sieber told lottery officials he usually leaves buying tickets to his fiance but that … Read more
1st District Congressman Rob Wittman announced his office is accepting entries for the annual Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Institute sponsors the competition where students submit their own original artwork for the chance to have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol where members of Congress and tourists can view the student’s work. A panel of … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the appointment of Brig. Gen. James W. Ring to serve as the 29th Adjutant General of Virginia. Ring’s appointment as the leader of the Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force is effective June 3. He succeeds Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams who is retiring. Ring currently serves as the Virginia … Read more