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Federal Medicaid cuts create uncertainty for local Virginia hospitals, report states
13+ hour, 23+ min ago (410+ words) SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WFXR) " Eileen O'Grady with Public Citizen, which calls itself a non-profit consumer advocacy group, posted an article in late March highlighting what she said are the future impacts of Medicaid cuts on local hospitals across the country…...
New poll shows majority of likely voters support or are leaning toward supporting Virginia’s redistricting referendum
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (62+ words) A new George Mason University Schar School/Washington Post poll shows that 52% of likely voters support or are leaning toward supporting a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow Virginia Democrats to implement a new congressional map in Virginia. Read more:…...
Police: 1 person dead after drowning on Catrina Lane in Chesapeake
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (97+ words) Police: 1 person dead after drowning on Catrina Lane in Chesapeake'Yahoo CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) " One person has drowned on Catrina Lane in Chesapeake Friday, police said. Chesapeake Police confirmed a drowning of an adult in the 900 block of Catrina Lane. They…...
Pinwheels for child abuse prevention: Norfolk community gathers to raise awareness
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (43+ words) Allen and Steinfeld first revealed they were expecting their first child in December. Wearable device company Whoop said Tuesday it raised $575 million in Series G funding at a $10.1 billion valuation ... Pinwheels for child abuse prevention: Norfolk community gathers to raise…...
Mixed signals for Virginia redistricting; Iran war latest
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (90+ words) TOP HEADLINES: A new poll is signaling mixed signals for Virginia Democrats' redistricting efforts. Plus, it's week 5 of the war with Iran and an expert shares where thing stand. TOP HEADLINES: A new poll is signaling mixed signals for Virginia…...
Norfolk community rallies at City Hall for Child Abuse Prevention Month
21+ hour, 17+ min ago (43+ words) The labor market has been erratic to start 2026, creating over 100,000 jobs one month and then contracting the next. But Federal Reserve officials aren't alarmed, with one central banker suggesting ... Norfolk community rallies at City Hall for Child Abuse Prevention Month...
Virginia prisons add 162 tables, boosting family bonds
11+ hour, 19+ min ago (306+ words) (WFXR)- The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) announced the addition of 162 in-person visitation tables at facilities across the state. According to VADOC director Joseph Walters, the added tables will help inmates strengthen their bonds with loved ones. "Visitation is a…...
Lynchburg police arrest man wanted for March shooting
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (176+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)- Police in Lynchburg announced the arrest of a man wanted for a shooting incident that occurred in March. A warrant for the arrest of Tavon Harris, 33, of Halifax, was issued on March 13, four days after the reported…...
Richmond Highway Bypass to get automated photo enforcement for speeders
21+ hour, 17+ min ago (175+ words) ACSO says work zones present significant hazards for both workers and motorist and the speed in the work zone has already been reduced to 45 mph. A study conducted showed more than 60 percent of drivers were exceeding the posted speed limit…...
First of two new AI trash sorting facilities opens in Portsmouth
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (362+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) " Thursday, officials from across the region cut the ribbon on the first of two new advanced waste sorting systems that will overhaul the way waste is disposed of on the Southside. Since late last year, AMP, a…...