
Marion man arrested in connection with cross burning
A Marion man, James Brown, was arrested last week on a charge that he lied to federal agents about his involvement in the burning of a cross on the front lawn of an African-American woman’s home.

A Marion man, James Brown, was arrested last week on a charge that he lied to federal agents about his involvement in the burning of a cross on the front lawn of an African-American woman’s home.

A new law making Virginia the first state in the South to enact comprehensive protections for the LGBTQ+ community against discrimination in housing, employment, public spaces, and credit applications takes effect on July 1.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) introduced an amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act to mandate reporting on whether servicemembers have faced “racist, anti-Semitic, or supremacist activity” while on duty.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria joined members from the Hampton Roads REALTORS Association, the Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS and the Virginia Peninsula Association of REALTORS for a virtual town hall.

Metalworx will invest $7.6 million to relocate its headquarters and manufacturing functions from South Carolina to the former Core Fitness Complex in Grayson County.

The overall number of home sales in Virginia dropped sharply in May, but there may be a silver lining inside the numbers.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria highlighted her priorities on behalf of Virginia’s Second Congressional District as well as our military at large.

Reps. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06) held a virtual conversation with Central Virginia faith leaders advocates, and community leaders on Monday.

Ninety percent of Albemarle County residents surveyed said the overall quality of life in the county is excellent or good. This from the annual Albemarle County Community Survey, which was released today.

Drake Extrusion, Inc., a subsidiary of Sweden-based Duroc AB and a manufacturer of colored filament yarn and staple fiber, will invest $6.9 million to expand its operation in Henry County.
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