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A $1,000 reward for a blackface photo; new information on the Amazon deal; two Republicans say they won’t run for reelection and other headlines
NEWS TO KNOW Our daily roundup of headlines from Virginia and elsewhere. • The Republican Party of Virginia says it will give $1,000 to anyone who turns up a photo of Attorney General Mike Herring in blackface. Asked for comment, Herring’s spokesman responded, “Seriously?” – The Washington Post • A video archive of Charlottesville’s last City Council […]
Herring explains his call for Northam to resign; effectively de-criminalizing marijuana in Norfolk; watch a peregrine falcon anytime, anywhere and other headlines
NEWS TO KNOW Our daily roundup of headlines from Virginia and elsewhere. • In his first interview since admitting he wore blackface, Attorney General Mark Herring denied that he only made the admission because he was facing questions about the incident from the Associated Press. As for his calls for Gov. Ralph Northam to resign […]
‘Cotton situation’ was overblown, some say; Bill sets standards for mental care in jails; Rural counties struggle to retain deputies and more headlines
NEWS TO KNOW Our daily roundup of headlines from Virginia and elsewhere. • The whole Pam Northam cotton thing might have been overblown, several participants in the disputed mansion tour say. The mother of the child who first raised concerns in a letter to the first lady said she stood by her daughter’s “perception of what […]
Rep. Wexton donates money from Lt. Gov. Fairfax to women’s shelter; schools weigh tuition increase vs incentive package; Newport News sees the “Marie Kondo” effect and more headlines
NEWS TO KNOW Our daily roundup of headlines from Virginia and elsewhere. • In light of sexual assault allegations against Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, Rep. Jennifer Wexton donated money that he gave to her campaign to the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter. — The Washington Post • One of the neo-Nazi groups sued over the violent Unite […]
The first lady gives out cotton to children on a tour; brown tap water in Waverly; a raise for Bedford teachers and more headlines
NEWS TO KNOW Our daily roundup of headlines from Virginia and elsewhere. • The racial scandal consuming Virginia’s leadership expanded to First Lady Pam Northam this week, after a state employee complained that her daughter was upset that Northam handed out cotton to her and another African American child on a tour of the executive […]
Herring still planning run for governor; Richmond schools defies FOIA; Surging bear numbers; A new music festival for Va. Beach and more headlines
NEWS TO KNOW Our daily roundup of headlines from Virginia and elsewhere. • Polling out of Roanoke College found a plurality of Virginians (44 percent) think Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax should remain in office while he fights sexual assault allegations. The poll also found Gov. Ralph Northam’s approval rating has plummeted to 32 percent, down […]
Schools should address state scandals, superintendent says; Amazon already driving home prices up in Arlington; Court won’t reconsider pipeline decision; Walmart denied at SCC and more headlines
NEWS TO KNOW Our daily roundup of headlines from Virginia and elsewhere. • The state superintendent of public instruction told local school systems they should address the scandal surrounding Virginia’s executive branch with lessons on racism and sexual assault, saying students are being “inundated with racist images linked to Virginia’s history of civil rights oppression.” […]
Legislators skip visit with governor; Toscano retiring; Hampton alumna wins an Oscar for ‘Black Panther’ work and more headlines
NEWS TO KNOW Our daily roundup of headlines from Virginia and elsewhere. • Lawmakers in the General Assembly killed half of the 3,000 bills and resolutions introduced this year. – Daily Press • General Assembly members skipped a ceremonial post-session visit with the governor, who was at the Capitol with staff to receive them but left when it […]
The chasm between black and white Virginia; parties clash over sexual assault investigation; newly-discovered sisters and other headlines
NEWS TO KNOW Our daily roundup of headlines from Virginia and elsewhere. • Del. Jay Jones, D-Norfolk, one of the youngest members of the House of Delegates, gave a passionate speech on the floor on Thursday detailing his family’s experiences with racism in light of the “deep wounds” he said were exposed when the state’s leaders […]
Northam asked to skip civil rights event; King’s Dominion law could change; the last shots of the Revolutionary War centuries later & more headlines from around the state
NEWS TO KNOW Our daily roundup of headlines from Virginia and elsewhere. A student leader at Virginia Union University asked Gov. Ralph Northam to stay off campus instead of launching his “reconciliation tour” during a civil rights commemoration at the school. – The Washington Post Virginia voters are evenly split over whether Lt. Gov. Justin […]
Republicans ‘actively working’ on process for Fairfax investigation; Democrat wins House seat; Juvenile prison numbers are down; Pipeline challenged dismissed and more headlines
NEWS TO KNOW Our daily roundup of headlines from Virginia and elsewhere. • House Speaker Kirk Cox says his Republican caucus is “actively working to develop” a process to hold legislative hearings on sexual assault allegations against Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. House Democrats say the allegations should be investigated by law enforcement and they oppose […]
Fairfax accuser says she’ll testify in public; Al Gore comes to Buckingham; Redistricting reform caught between House, Senate plans and more headlines
NEWS TO KNOW: Our daily roundup of headlines from Virginia and elsewhere. • Meredith Watson, one of two women who has accused Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault, wrote in an op-ed for The Washington Post that she’s “willing to testify in public. Justin Fairfax should, too.” House Speaker Kirk Cox responded that he’s “hopeful […]