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Proposed sales tax could help fund public transit in Northern Virginia
27+ min ago (268+ words) With the new year also comes some key funding challenges, one of the biggest being how to fund public transit services in Northern Virginia. Metro is going to need some more funding, and now in Northern Virginia, there's talk about…...
Richmond police raid home after New Year's celebratory gunfire caught on social media
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (391+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Richmond Police executed a search warrant after social media video and the city's ShotSpotter technology led officers to a home where a man was filmed firing celebratory gunshots on New Year's Eve. A special tactical team moved in…...
'Close to death' Virginia man walks again after rare paralysis to share life-saving message
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (459+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A Virginia Beach man collapsed at home, was paralyzed and put on life support after contracting a rare neurological disorder that nearly killed him. Now Ra-Jon James is walking again and sharing his story to help others…...
‘I’ll continue fighting’: Preventing another shutdown top of mind for this Virginia congressman
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (339+ words) January 1, 2026, 1:25 PM Congress will soon be back in session, and one of the first orders of business will be passing a funding bill to keep the government open. Rep. James Walkinshaw, a Democrat from Virginia, said Congress must avoid another…...
Winchester rings in the new year with apple drop, fun activities
8+ hour, 1+ min ago (1103+ words) New Year's Eve revelers hold hands and dance in a giant circle to "Cotton-Eyed Joe" under laser lights in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester Wednesday night. The celebration was organized by the Shenandoah Apple…...
Man, woman injured after South Richmond stabbing incident, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (110+ words) A man and woman are injured after a stabbing incident in South Richmond overnight Thursday, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett. " A man and woman are injured after a stabbing incident in South Richmond overnight Thursday, Crime Insider sources tell…...
Winning 100K lottery ticket sold at Winchester Handy Mart
15+ hour, 27+ min ago (201+ words) The winning numbers have been drawn in Virginia's New Year's Millionaire Raffle, with five tickets worth $1 million each, the Virginia Lottery announced Thursday. The winning numbers have been drawn in Virginia's New Year's Millionaire Raffle, with five tickets worth $1 million…...
Richmond woman leads effort to 'make our streets safer' after 13 deaths in 2025
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (489+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Thirteen pedestrians were killed in Richmond in 2025, including Valentine Museum head Bill Martin, who died this past weekend while crossing East Broad Street at North 10th Street in a crosswalk. Martin's death has renewed focus on pedestrian safety efforts…...
Virginia Beach businesses excited for new opportunities in 2026
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (45+ words) 2025 is all but over and with a new year coming, stores in Town Center of Virginia Beach are excited to see what 2026 has to offer. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-businesses-excited-for-new-opportunities-in-2026/...
Why some people are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health needs
19+ hour, 49+ min ago (319+ words) December 31, 2025, 7:12 PM Many people are turning to artificial intelligence for coping, feedback, guidance and to be a sort of confidant. According to a George Mason University flash poll of about 500 people across the country, about 50% reported using AI for support…...