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Virginia Tech Professor speaks on poll revealing Spanberger's ratings had dropped
1+ week, 2+ day 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
7+ 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+ week, 2+ day 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....
Alexandria voters to elect a new City Councilmember in April special election
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) Alexandria, VA (7 News) " A fury of special elections in Northern Virginia comes to a close with an April vote in Alexandria. Voters will elect a new City Councilmember to replace former Councilman R. Kirk Mc Pike. Mc Pike had served on…...
This museum outside of New Orleans might be Louisiana's craziest roadside attraction
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (230+ words) by Sadie Chafe and Alise Valdes (@alise. in. wanderland) ABITA SPRINGS, La. (Amazing America) " In a town about an hour north of New Orleans lies one of the wildest roadside attractions in Louisiana. The Abita Mystery House is an eccentric…...
New poll shows Virginia governor's race tightening, Spanberger still leads
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (128+ words) ARLINGTON, Va. (7 News) " A new poll from the Republican polling firm Cygnal shows that Virginia's gubernatorial race is getting tighter, though Democrat Abigail Spanberger still holds a lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. The shows this is where the race stands…...
Man with Alexandria, Va. ties found dead in Colorado, police seeking answers
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (136+ words) ARLINGTON, Va. (7 News) " Virginia officials are looking for answers after a man tied to the Alexandria area was found dead in Western Colorado in August, with limited details on why he was there, according to a statement. Virginia State Police…...
Youngkin executive order gives feds access to Virginia's voter rolls ahead of early voting
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (334+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (7 News) " Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Friday issued an executive order aimed at strengthening election security as Virginians prepare for early voting in the 2025 general election. Executive Order 53 directs the Virginia Department of Elections to update system standards, improve…...
Part of King St. in Alexandria will be closed off to vehicles permanently
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (265+ words) ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7 News) " A popular area of Alexandria is closing King Street to cars, permanently. Over the weekend, the Alexandria City Council voted to close the 200 Block of King Street to vehicular traffic. "I believe this is a very good…...
Man dies after jumping from 15-story Alexandria balcony during arrest attempt: FBI
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (190+ words) ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7 News) " A man is dead after jumping from a 15-story balcony while Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents attempted to arrest him in Alexandria Friday morning, officals said. According to the FBI Washington Field Office, agents were executing…...