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The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect Feb. 15th – the start of spring fire season in Virginia. The law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day until April 30th if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials.
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Volunteer fire departments, religious charities and other nonprofits may have a chance to bolster sagging bingo revenues, if a bill patroned by Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax) continues to gain support.
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CM Punk, ahem, “quit” WWE this week, walking out on Vince McMahon basically moments before Monday Night Raw was to go live on the air. This has been the biggest news in wrestling in years. It’s hard to think of another instance of a superstar at the top of the mountain and in his prime…
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It’s tempting to think that the cold air and snow outside augur the end of global warming, but don’t rejoice yet. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), weather and climate are two very different beasts.
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Mick Foley posted a video that he wrote on Facebook today may put his Hardcore Legend status in tatters. The video, according to Foley, was filmed by hidden camera, during halftime of a football game between The Wounded Warrior Project and the New York Fire Department. Watch at your own risk!
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Monday morning, after hearing testimony from veterans, anti-gun violence experts, and victims of gun violence, the Senate Committee on Courts of Justice voted to reject SB 520, a bill that would have effectively created universal background checks for gun sales in Virginia.
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The House of Delegates passed HB 705 (Gilbert) on Monday, largely on a party-line vote, that would eliminate important requirements for an out-of-state concealed handgun permit to be recognized in Virginia.
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For the past several years, I have been forced to deal with the state’s system of mental health on behalf of my son. In November a lot of issues related to that system were thrust in my face.
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Three upcoming events at Barren Ridge Vineyards in Fishersville, Va.
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The National Wildlife Federation today released a six-month progress report on the White House Climate Action Plan. The report assesses progress to date in five categories, detailing both steps forward so far and areas for improvement.
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