
New Virginia laws on gambling, statues, guns
Several new laws took effect in Virginia on July 1st, spanning gun sales, marijuana possession, abortion rights, voting, confederate statues, and casino gambling.

Several new laws took effect in Virginia on July 1st, spanning gun sales, marijuana possession, abortion rights, voting, confederate statues, and casino gambling.

Virginia State Police Trooper J. Myers is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Frederick County that occurred Thursday at 9:54 p.m. on Interstate 81 at the 310.4 mile-marker.

Virginia State Police is seeking the public’s help with identifying a vehicle that struck a pedestrian Wednesday in Fauquier County.

Kendall Demarko Wysinger, a Martinsburg, W.Va., man who used heroin as a means to control numerous women he trafficked as part of a commercial prostitution ring, was sentenced today to life in prison.

Virginia State Police Trooper A. Pike is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Clarke County that occurred Friday at 9:53 a.m. at the 6900 block of Route 340.

More than 100 years ago, health officials urged Americans to protect their country by wearing masks. Face coverings help prevent the spread of a deadly flu strain, the experts said. In response, cities and counties across the nation mandated mask use. Residents could face fines or jail time if they didn’t follow the law in some places.

Backyard gardeners, beware: tomato plants have become collateral damage in the government’s war on drugs, especially marijuana.

Gov. Ralph Northam is highlighting his administration’s key priorities for the upcoming Virginia General Assembly special session, set to begin on Tuesday.

Communications experts advise that a message needs to short and punchy to convey its intended meaning in a short period of time. Short and sweet can lead however to confusion, mixed meaning and unintended consequences.

A former leader of the Nine Trey Gangsters was sentenced today to 45 years in prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that included the murder of 23-year-old Delante Eley.
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