
Morgan Griffith: Independence Day
As the United States celebrates 243 years of independence on July 4, it is easy to forget amid the barbecues and parades just how difficult earning our independence was.

As the United States celebrates 243 years of independence on July 4, it is easy to forget amid the barbecues and parades just how difficult earning our independence was.

Starting Monday, July 1, the commonwealth will enact 12 laws that impact the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, its licensees and applicants for ABC licenses.

Ricky Rubio is headed to Phoenix, signing with the Suns, who drafted UVA point guard Ty Jerome last month, for three years and $51 million.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels could not match the Hartford Yard Goats’ extra-inning run, falling, 2-1, in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond.

The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week.

UVA junior Sammy Mueller (Pelham, N.Y.) was named Player of the Year and head coach Julie Myers was voted Coach of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Director’s (VaSID).

U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Pete Olson (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal laws that combat hate speech, threats, and attacks.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) this week secured language in a House-passed funding bill directing the Department of Defense and other agencies to prioritize important issues related to military readiness, renewable energy, and veteran assistance.

Gov. Ralph Northam met Thursday with members of Virginia’s bipartisan congressional delegation for the second annual gathering since he took office in 2018.

Environmental education experts, cabinet level representatives from state government and other decision-makers from throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed gathered at the George Mason University Potomac Science Center on Thursday to highlight challenges.
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