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Troubled Virginia nursing homes being sold to new owners, emails show
13+ hour, 9+ min ago (558+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Five Central Virginia nursing homes with low-quality ratings are changing ownership, as soon as next week, according to emails obtained by CBS 6 through a public records request. The facilities being sold include Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center,…...
Virginia lawmakers approve two-year budget after months of debate over data center taxes
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (432+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia's state budget passed both the House and Senate Monday, ending a standoff over data center tax policy that had stalled negotiations for months. The two-year spending plan includes 4% raises for teachers, 3. 5% raises for state employees, higher standard…...
Virginia budget deal could come Wednesday as shutdown deadline looms
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (374+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia political leaders say a budget deal to avoid a government shutdown could be reached Wednesday, 13 days before the June 30 deadline. The House of Delegates canceled a special session scheduled for Thursday because there is no deal yet…...
Virginia SUN Bucks 2026: Summer grocery benefits for kids start distributing in June
1+ week, 1+ day ago (177+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " SUN Bucks 2026 summer grocery benefits, which are designed to prevent child hunger when school is out, will start being distributed at the end of June. Eligible children will receive a one-time $120 summer grocery benefit beginning on June 29. A…...
Storms knock out electricity to 50, 000 across Central Virginia
1+ week, 2+ day ago (134+ words) RICHMOND, Va. -- Nearly 79, 000 Dominion Energy customers were without electricity across Virginia after powerful storms moved through the Commonwealth on Sunday evening. Roughly 49, 300 customers were without power in Central Virginia as of 8: 30 p. m. , according to'Dominion Energy. Most of those outages were concentrated…...
Virginia launches 'Beyond the Blues' maternal mental health campaign
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (419+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The Virginia Department of Health has launched a statewide campaign aimed at raising awareness about maternal mental health and connecting women with resources in their communities. The "Beyond the Blues" campaign launched at the Richmond Main Library Tuesday....
Virginia bans 7-OH, adds strict new kratom restrictions
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (237+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia is cracking down on kratom and a stronger chemical compound linked to it after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a new bill into law Tuesday. The law bans 7-OH " also known as 7-hydroxymitragynine " in the commonwealth and requires…...
Dozens gather at Virginia War Memorial to honor nearly 12, 000 fallen Virginians on Memorial Day
4+ week, 1+ day ago (448+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Dozens gathered at the Virginia War Memorial on Memorial Day to pay tribute to the nearly 12, 000 men and women from the Commonwealth who gave their lives in service to the country. Maj. Gen. James Ring, Adjutant General of…...
Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia holds 29th annual Memorial Day ceremony honoring the fallen
4+ week, 1+ day ago (237+ words) AMELIA COUNTY, Va. " As rain fell at Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia on Monday, flags waved to honor the more than 1. 2 million men and women who died while serving their country. Each speaker, .. . Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia holds 29th annual…...
Virginia neighbors demand answers after 'mayhem and chaos' of street takeover
4+ week, 2+ day ago (762+ words) NROFOLK, Va. " Concerned West Ghent residents packed St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Thursday night, demanding answers from city leaders after last weekend's chaotic street takeover left neighbors shaken. Just days after reckless drivers, fireworks, and flames took over the intersection of…...