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2+ hour, 16+ min ago (250+ words) December 3, 2025, 7:24 PM A group of Virginia lawmakers hope to honor U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly by renaming a postal service facility in Fairfax County after him. Connolly, a Democrat who died in May, was a member of the county's Board of Supervisors. He served as chairman before wining his seat in Congress in 2008. Democratic Rep. James R. Walkinshaw, who won Connolly's seat in a special election in September after Connolly's death, along with Virginia Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, introduced legislation in November to designate the U.S. Postal Service facility at 10660 Page Ave. as the "Congressman Gerald E. "Gerry' Connolly Post Office Building." During Connolly's time in Fairfax County government, he contributed to the development of the Oakton Library, the Mosaic District and the 40-mile Gerry Connolly Cross Country Trail. Following news of Connolly's death, Fairfax County Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik said that…...

3+ hour, 45+ min ago (167+ words) WHITBY, Ontario " Alexandria native and ice hockey player Henry Buttweiler picked up hardware on an international stage. Buttweiler was named the 2025 International Silver Sticks 16-and-under invitational tournament's most valuable player for helping guide his team, the Detroit HoneyBaked, to the tournament championship and a perfect 7-0 tournament record on Sunday, Nov. 30. The International Silver Sticks tournament invites 30 club teams from across the United States and Canada and places them into six pools of five. Following round-robin pool play, the six pool winners plus two wild-card teams advance to the knockout stage. Buttweiler was one of the leading scorers throughout the tournament, finishing with seven goals and six assists across the event. His goal in the fourth overtime of Detroit's semifinal matchup over the Don Mills Flyers advanced the HoneyBaked into the championship game. Against Upper Canada College in the championship round,…...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago (776+ words) HAMPTON " During his first State of the City address, Hampton Mayor Jimmy Gray announced HII plans to invest $28 million in a light manufacturing advanced technology facility for Newport News Shipbuilding. The company is converting its 150,000-square-foot building off Commander Shepard Boulevard to accelerate production of aircraft carriers and submarines with almost 300 jobs, Gray said on Wednesday. "We're in constant communication with HII," Leonard Sledge, Hampton's chief officer for community and economic development, said after Gray's speech. "And this bubbled up." Gray also announced Hampton-based Advex Corp. plans to invest $6 million and create 15 jobs to expand its advanced manufacturing capacity in Langley Research and Development Park to support the Navy's shipbuilding programs. The mayor's "Level Up"-themed speech, in partnership with the Virginia Peninsula Chamber at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, highlighted the city's economic growth, resilience, housing, quality of life…...

8+ hour, 47+ min ago (190+ words) December 3, 2025, 5:54 PM Inova is expanding its health care operations in eastern Prince William County, Virginia, with a new outpatient health center near Potomac Mills. The Inova Health Center'Woodbridge " opening in the former Stratford University building " will welcome patients Dec. 9. Hospital representatives said the facility is designed to bring a full range of coordinated services under one roof, making it easier for patients to access quality care in a single location. A ribbon-cutting and tours of the three-story, 42,000-square-foot building will be held Dec. 3 at 1:30 p.m. at 14349 Gideon Drive, Woodbridge. The health center's primary care team will focus on prevention, wellness and care coordination. Patients will have direct access to a variety of specialty and support services within the same building, including: The facility will expand to include Inova Schar Cancer services in fall 2026, offering cancer care such as medical oncology and…...

9+ hour, 2+ min ago (203+ words) RICHMOND " A longtime veteran of the Richmond Police Department has been picked to become the new leader of the agency. In a statement, police announced that Assistant Chief Timothy Simmons will take over for outgoing Police Chief Bisa French. Simmons" first day will be Jan. 17, 2026. Simmons was recognized formally Tuesday night at a Richmond City Council meeting. "We look forward to his leadership, as we continue strengthening trust, transparency and public safety for all who live, work and visit Richmond," police wrote in their statement. French announced her retirement in September. She was appointed the department"s chief on July 16, 2020, making her the first woman and black police chief in the department"s 120-year history. Her time leading the department was most notable for the reduction in homicides. The city has recorded 23 homicides since the start of 2023. By comparison, there…...

9+ hour, 31+ min ago (248+ words) ROANOKE, Va. " Karis Care Services is bringing holiday cheer to seniors in both the Roanoke and Lynchburg areas with its annual "Karis Christmas for Seniors" programs. Now in its 22nd year in Roanoke and 21st year in Lynchburg, the initiative supports nearly 1,500 seniors. For over two decades, Karis Care Services, a home health care service, has partnered with local agencies and organizations to collect names and simple wish lists from seniors receiving services. Many of these seniors face the holidays alone, and without this program, they might not receive a gift at all, the organization said. Tags with seniors" names and wishes are placed on public Christmas trees throughout both areas. Residents can "adopt" one or more seniors by selecting a tag, purchasing gifts from the wish list, and returning the wrapped presents with the tag attached to the original location. Karis…...

10+ hour, 8+ min ago (236+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Lynchburg launched an initiative designed to meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) lead and copper compliance regulations, according to Lynchburg Water Resources (LWR). In 2021, federal mandates introduced require all water utilities in the country to create a complete inventory of water service line materials in their respective water distribution systems and to remove all lead pipes by 2037, says the LWR. "By offering free service line identification and replacement, we are eliminating one of the biggest hurdles families face in protecting their home's plumbing," said Timothy Mitchell, Director of Lynchburg Water Resources. "Each household's participation helps move us closer to eliminating any remaining lead service lines in the water delivery system." The program will allow the city to give residents of Lynchburg support through messaging about water service line identification and replacement....

10+ hour, 8+ min ago (1585+ words) The best car insurer in Virginia offers multiple coverage options and enhancements at a good price Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Staff Deputy Editor, Buy Side Les Masterson is a staff Deputy Insurance Editor at Buy Side and has over 10 years of insurance experience. Updated December 3, 2025, 4:33 PM EST Virginia has several top-rated car insurance companies from which to choose. Compare our top-rated car companies in our analysis to find the best for for you. Travelers offers the cheapest car insurance for good drivers with a full coverage auto policy in Virginia out of all the companies we analyzed. It also provides the cheapest coverage for Virginia seniors and drivers with a speeding ticket, DUI or at-fault accident on their record. Travelers" complaint level is the lowest out of all the companies we evaluated in the state. according to data…...

10+ hour, 40+ min ago (144+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A woman has died after being hit by a driver in South Richmond over the weekend, according to police. Lauren Jones, 40, was struck in the 6000 block of West Carnation Street on Saturday, Nov. 29. Police found her down and unresponsive in the road when they arrived around 5:30 p.m. Jones was taken to a hospital where she died of her injuries. The Richmond Police crash team interviewed the driver, who remained on the scene. According to investigators, Jones was in the road when she was hit. No charges have been filed at this time. If you have information about this crash, contact RPD Crash Team Investigator K. Quinn at (804) 646-6190 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous....

10+ hour, 44+ min ago (38+ words) A Newport man was arrested and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals for allegedly shooting his neighbor's pig. A Newport man was arrested and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals for allegedly shooting his neighbor's pig....