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June 3, 2023

Loudoun County Public Schools names new superintendent amid controversy over response to sexual assaults

The Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia named its next superintendent, the current Virginia Beach Public schools superintendent, after the schools board's 6 to 2 vote.

June 2, 2023

Non-binary ex-Biden official Sam Brinton out on bail in alleged airport luggage heist

Former Biden admin official Sam Brinton was released from jail on Thursday after posting bond in Virginia following her extradition out of Maryland.

June 1, 2023

Virginia man arrested in connection to drug robbery resulting in double homicide: police

An 18-year-old Falls Church, Virginia, man was arrested this week in connection to a double homicide that police said they believe was connected to a drug robbery.

June 1, 2023

Dem senator unloads on White House for agreeing to fast-track gas pipeline in budget deal

Democratic Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine criticized a provision of the debt ceiling deal agreed to by the White House this week which fast-tracks a massive pipeline in his state.

June 1, 2023

HBCUs see increase in donations, partially from corporate contributions

Corporations are donating to HBCUs more than in the past. Some believe it is due to racial injustice spurred by George Floyd's death, others think it's the influence of Black employees.

May 31, 2023

DOJ sues coal companies owned by son of top Republican Manchin challenger

The DOJ is suing 13 coal companies owned and operated by the son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, who is looking to challenge Sen. Joe Manchin in 2024.

May 31, 2023

Virginia plans to eliminate higher education requirement for many executive branch jobs

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that the state plans to eliminate the higher education requirement for many executive branch jobs.

May 31, 2023

Rashid Ali Bynum: Who is Virginia man accused of killing Republican New Jersey councilwoman?

Virginia's Rashid Ali Bynum was arrested and accused of fatally shooting New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour outside her condo on Feb. 1, 2023.

May 31, 2023

Virginia Gov. Youngkin sending National Guard troops to southern border to aid Texas with migrant crisis

Virginia is sending National Guard troops to the southern border to aid Texas with the ongoing migrant and fentanyl crisis, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Wednesday.

May 31, 2023

DC-area activist wants anger management, ‘Restorative Justice’ for attacker who put him in hospital

A Washington, D.C.-area criminal justice reform advocate wants "#RestorativeJustice" for his attacker after he said he was brutally beaten on the street.