
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority appoints first executive director
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority has appointed Donald A. Stadtler Jr. as its first executive director.

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority has appointed Donald A. Stadtler Jr. as its first executive director.

The Rotary Club of Waynesboro will hold a live-stream presentation featuring acclaimed historian Christopher Kolakowski on Thursday, April 8.

The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is kicking off the 2021 airshow season with a “Warbird Showcase” event at the Culpeper Regional Airport on Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11.

Virginia State Police Trooper A. Roberts is investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash in Spotsylvania County that occurred Sunday at 6 a.m. along Route 3 a half-mile of a mile west of Route 610.

Virginia lawmakers voted to ban releases of nonbiodegradable balloons and phase out the use of polystyrene foam food containers in a recently-ended legislative session.

A federal jury convicted a Newport News man today on 20 counts relating to his participation during a series of more than 12 robberies of gas stations, convenience stores and fast food restaurants stretching from Fredericksburg to Virginia Beach.

Attorney General Mark Herring announced this week a settlement with Allied Title Lending LLC concerning violations of Virginia’s consumer finance statutes.

Sunrise Virginia is endorsing Roanoke Del. Sam Rasoul to serve as Virginia’s next lieutenant governor.

Mario Lisson will serve as the manager of the Fredericksburg Nationals for the team’s inaugural season in 2021.

The Lynchburg Hillcats open the 2021 season at Bank of the James Stadium on Tuesday, May 4 against the Fredericksburg Nationals.
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