Five classes of misdemeanors in Virginia
A misdemeanor is a lesser criminal act than a felony. Misdemeanors are minor or petty offenses. Usually, misdemeanors are punished with monetary fines, community service, or any jail time.
Read full storyTrick-or-Treat laws on Halloween in Virginia are Class 4 misdemeanors
Children and some adults look forward to celebrating Halloween on October 31. However, they should be aware of trick-or-treat laws in Virginia. Parts of Virginia have different trick-or-treat laws. Therefore, what you can and cannot do depends on where you live in Virginia. There are legal restrictions for the following locations:
Read full storyStrange laws on the books in Virginia
There are some national laws that everyone in the country should follow. For instance, it is against the law to steal, kill, and drive while intoxicated in any place in the United States of America. Then there are some laws that are unique to each state.
Read full storySenator Tim Kaine says Virginia will be hit hard if a shutdown happens
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine advocated for his state on the Senate floor Wednesday, September 27, 2023, within three days of a federal shutdown. Senator Kaine said he has already received about 600 letters from concerned Virginians, including some coming from Hampton Roads.
Read full storyChesterfield County, Virginia woman wins big on 'Wheel of Fortune'
Days before the airing on one of the country's popular game shows, a Chesterfield woman advertised on a local television station that she would be on an upcoming episode on Wheel of Fortune during the show's 41st season on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
Read full storyA white deer was spotted in Chesterfield County
Most people might not have ever seen a white deer. However, a resident in the Woodlake area of Chesterfield County spotted one in the area last week. The white deer was seen along with other fawns near a tree line.
Read full storyVirginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says he will not endorse a GOP presidential primary candidate
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) made comments about the GOP 2024 presidential primary at the Economic Club of Washington, DC. The governor made comments to let the public know where he stands on two issues.
Read full storyGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced Wells Fargo's investment in Roanoke County
According to a press release from Governor Glenn Youngkin's office on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Wells Fargo & Company will invest $87 million to expand the Customer Support Center in Roanoke County.
Read full storyVirginia Congresswoman introduced 'Pay Our Troops Act' if there is a government shutdown
It is a possibility that millions of federal employees will be forced to work without getting a paycheck if there is a government shutdown. Service members are expected to get no pay until the shutdown is over.
Read full storyRichmond Grand Resort and Casino is on the November ballot but the battle continues
Early voting started in Richmond, Virginia on Friday, September 22, 2023 for the November 7, 2023 general election. There has been a long battle for the Richmond Grand Resort and Casino to be on the ballot. Now that it is on the ballot for the second time, city leaders and casino developers are lobbying hard for “yes” votes. Anti-casino people have ramped up their campaigns just as hard.
Read full storyVirginia Union University was named the worst college in Virginia
Virginia has over 150 colleges, universities, and technical schools. Education.Alot compiled a list of the worst colleges and universities in each of the 50 states based on data from the United States Department of Education, Niche, and College Factual.
Read full storyWhy Roanoke is known as 'Star City of the South'
Roanoke is a small independent city located in Southwest Virginia along the Roanoke River, in the Blue Ridge range of the greater Appalachian Mountains. The Roanoke Star is also known as the Mill Mountain Star. It is the world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star. That's how Roanoke became the "Star City of the South."
Read full storyDominion Energy: The largest power provider in Virginia
Dominion Energy, Inc., commonly referred to as just Dominion, is the largest utility company in Virginia. It is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia where it is located at 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA 23219.
Read full storyWhat to do in Virginia when there is a power outage
People prepare when the forecast calls for bad weather conditions. Sometimes there are power outages because of heavy rain, strong winds, and fallen trees. Some people do nothing but hunker down when there is a power outage in their homes. However, there is something everyone can do to get their power restored quicker than if they did nothing.
Read full storyFarmville, Virginia lives up to its name
Farmville, Virginia lives up to its name. It is a small farm town with a population of only 7,473, according to its last census. Even though it is a small town, it is big because of what it has to offer.
Read full storyThe Pentagon is located in Arlington County, Virginia not in Washington, DC
Because the Pentagon is a government building very close to Washington, DC, many people think it is in the District of Columbia. However, the Pentagon is in Arlington County, Virginia.
Read full story10 Virginia Schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools
The United States Department of Education named about 350 schools National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. Ten Virginia schools were named National Blue Ribbon Schools. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States Department of Education award program that recognizes exemplary public and non-public schools on a yearly basis. The program has been in existence since 1982. It is called "National Blue Ribbon Schools" because the schools are symbols of high quality.
Read full storyOne of the largest pumpkin patches in Virginia
Being able to visit a pumpkin patch signifies the arrival of fall and all the season has to offer. Pumpkin patches in Virginia are fun to visit, especially the largest ones. One of the largest pumpkin patches is located at Liberty Mills Farm, 9166 Liberty Mills Road, Somerset, VA 22972.
Read full storyVirginia governors cannot serve consecutive terms
Virginia is different from other states in its government especially when it comes to governors and their terms. Virginia is the only state in the Union where governors are prohibited from serving consecutive terms. After they have served for four years, they are not eligible to serve the next term. After skipping a term, they can serve the next term or future terms.
Read full storyVirginia has more of these things than any state in the Union
Virginia has more names and nicknames than other states. Those names or nicknames include the “Commonwealth,” “Old Dominion,” “Mother of Presidents,” “Mother of States,” “Cavalier State,” and “Down Where the South Begins.”
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