Dominion Energy customer reflects on EnergyShare program’s help with high bills
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The ups and downs of our weather may have you doing a double take when you get your energy bill, and you might see a high one again especially after last week’s winter storm. But if you find yourself struggling to pay those bills, Dominion Energy has programs in place to help […]
Bond denied for man arrested for bringing gun to Virginia Beach church preschool
Bond was denied on Thursday for the man who was arrested for bringing a gun to a Virginia Beach preschool and church.
Legislation may transform vacant properties, starting with Virginia Intermont campus
BRISTOL, Va (WCYB) — The former Virginia Intermont College campus which used to be vibrant and full of life but is now a deteriorating landmark. This is why city officials and local legislators are trying to push a law that could impact the future of this historic site. It...
Virginia State Police investigating ‘suspicious death’ on I-64 on-ramp by Greenbrier Mall
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Virginia State Police are on scene investigating what they called "a suspicious death" on the on-ramp to west I-64 from northbound Greenbrier Parkway in Chesapeake. That is the on-ramp to I-64 closest to the Greenbrier Mall. State police say they were notified about the incident at...
AEP, Transource to invest $1.7 billion in power grid upgrades to meet rising demand
(Reuters) - American Electric Power and its transmission affiliate Transource Energy LLC will invest approximately $1.7 billion in transmission system upgrades to improve reliability and deliver more power to meet growing demand, AEP said on Thursday.
Governor Youngkin signs order to protect Virginians from “dangerous criminal illegal immigrants”
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ/Governor’s Office Release) - Governor Glenn Youngkin Thursday issued Executive Order 47 to direct state law enforcement and corrections officers to assist with federal immigration enforcement and to request localities to fully cooperate with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removal...
Gov. Youngkin announces over $139M towards affordable housing in Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced over $139 million in loans to go towards affordable and special needs housing in communities throughout the Commonwealth, including in neighborhoods in Hampton Roads.
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Highlands Hides An Underrated Mountain Town With An Award-Winning Food Scene
Around nearly every corner of Virginia, travelers will find a destination worth exploring, whether it's scenic mountains, romantic towns, or Atlantic Coast beauty. It can take some sleuthing to uncover the hidden and lesser-known places in the Old Dominion State, such as Front Royal, an underrated and cute town in...
93 years in prison for man who pulled trigger of gun that didn’t fire:...
FREDERICK, Md. - A Virginia man was sentenced to 93 years in prison after attempting to shoot a woman in the back of the head, but the gun misfired. David Clayton Hanson was found guilty of numerous assault and firearm charges in December of last year. Authorities say that on November 18, 2021 Hanson held a handgun...
‘They should be sent back where they came from’: Governor Youngkin deputizes Virginia State...
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Thursday that directs Virginia State Police (VSP) to help with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removal and enforcement operations. VSP and the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) were directed to sign agreements with ICE,...
