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Virginia could launch recreational marijuana sales by 2027
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (290+ words) Polls have closed for the 2026 D. C. Primary elections. 7 News has your live election results RICHMOND, Va. (7 News) " Virginia is one step closer to launching a legal recreational marijuana marketplace after Gov. Abigail Spanberger and legislative leaders announced a compromise agreement that…...
The Virginia Spirits board is celebrating America's Birthday
16+ hour, 14+ min ago (164+ words) Polls have closed for the 2026 D. C. Primary elections. 7 News has your live election results by GOOD MORNING WASHINGTON Middleburg, VA (7 News) " The Virginia Spirits board is celebrating America's Birthday with the historic "Virginia Spirits 250th Celebration Trio Pack. On Tuesday, Roxanne continued…...
When will a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge arrive?
3+ week, 2+ day ago (434+ words) WASHINGTON (7 News) " On busy travel weekend, 7 News investigates: When will the new Chesapeake Bay Bridge come? Despite the dreary weather this Memorial Day weekend, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge has been very congested with holiday traffic at times " especially after a…...
Downed power lines shut down N. Quaker Lane in Alexandria, outages reported
3+ week, 4+ day ago (90+ words) ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7 News) " Downed power lines have shut down all southbound traffic in the 1000 block of North Quaker Lane in Alexandria, Virginia. According to the Alexandria Police Department, power outages have also been reported in the area. SEE ALSO | Ex-cop…...
2nd Buc-ee's coming to Virginia, Stafford County approves plan for site along I-95
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (421+ words) A cold front may bring late-day thunderstorms to the DMV, some severe with damaging winds, hail and heavy rain. STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (7 News) " Plans for a new, massive Buc-ee's travel center in northern Virginia have been approved despite concerns from…...
Alexandria police investigating officer-involved shooting
4+ week, 2+ day ago (61+ words) ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7 News) " The Alexandria Police Department is actively investigating an officer-involving shooting Monday morning. Around 5: 26 a. m. , police posted on X that they were on scene of a. .. Alexandria police investigating officer-involved shooting ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7 News) " The Alexandria Police Department is actively…...
Virginia could adopt its 5th election map in 2 census cycles: how we got here
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (706+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (7 News) " On Tuesday, Virginia voters narrowly approved a special referendum that could reshape the state's congressional map " again. It faces challenges in the state supreme court, but if enacted - would be the Commonwealth's fifth electoral map in just…...
Virginia Tech Professor speaks on poll revealing Spanberger's ratings had dropped
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (249+ words) WASHINGTON (7 News) " A Washington Post poll released Friday revealed Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's approval ratings had dropped by double digits. According to the poll, her approval rating stands at 47%, with 46% of voters disapproving and 7% expressing no opinion. SEE ALSO | Virginia…...
Man shot in Alexandria, police helicopter assists in search for suspect
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (77+ words) ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7 News) " The Alexandria Police Department (APD) found a man who'd been shot Tuesday afternoon on S. 28th Street, according to officials. The man was hospitalized to treat his gunshot. .. Man shot in Alexandria, police helicopter assists in search for suspect…...
LIST | Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs off on dozens of State House bills
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (222+ words) Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed her first slate of legislation from the State House on Monday Here are some of the bills signed HB1227: Private activ. .. LIST | Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs off on dozens of State House bills ARLINGTON, Va....