
How can body cams not be a top priority in Augusta County?
Let’s grant Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith that the Board of Supervisors hasn’t come to the table with money for body cams for his deputies.

Let’s grant Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith that the Board of Supervisors hasn’t come to the table with money for body cams for his deputies.

Marijuana activists and leaders from across Virginia and Maryland are coming together to discuss how ending marijuana prohibition in the state could better benefit Black communities and other communities of color.

Gov. Ralph Northam today commemorated Juneteenth during an event at Fort Monroe National Monument in Hampton. This year will be the second statewide observance of Juneteenth and the first as a permanent state holiday in the Commonwealth.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria (D-VA-02) and Congressman Troy Nehls (R-TX-22) have introduced the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021 to increase pay and benefits for American veterans.

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe has agreed to participate in a series of five general election debates, beginning July 24 with the Virginia Bar Association debate in Hot Springs.

President Joe Biden announced this week that $2 billion diverted from the Pentagon by the previous administration for border wall construction has been restored, including more than $26 million to address safety issues at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his administration this week.

The Virginia Transit Association unanimously elected Justin Wilson as president of the Association at its 2021 spring board meeting.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation announced $4.8 million in grant awards from the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation that will help conserve more than 6,100 acres throughout the commonwealth.

Lyon Shipyard, a full-service ship repair and industrial service provider, will invest $24.4 million to expand its operation in the City of Norfolk.
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