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Free speech, social media, and legal consequences for Virginia teachers --- RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction is threatening to revoke the licenses of teachers who celebrate political violence on social media. It all comes in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s [...]

Gov. Youngkin Announces Virginia Derby will Again be a Kentucky Derby Qualifier in 2026 --- American Promise after winning the 2025 Virginia Derby. (Megan Roche/WYDaily) RICHMOND — Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that the 2026 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs Racetrack will [...]

Potential coastal storm could blast North Carolina, Virginia with strong winds, soaking rain ---   Rewind, Fast Forward and Pause are disabled This control is disabled for Live TV Rewind Disabled For Previous Program Rewind, Fast Forward and Pause are disabled This control is disabled for [...]

Virginia hero-dad might be recognized a saint --- Tom Vander Woude changed our daily lives. He gave his life to save his son from drowning. But the way he lived his life is even more inspiring. I’m overjoyed at the news that [...]

Technology and analytics firm expansion brings 1.2k new jobs to Northern Virginia --- FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A new expansion of a technology and analytics firm will bring over 1,200 new jobs to Northern Virginia, government officials said. Systems Planning & [...]

The Poll Numbers Are Changing in Virginia’s Race for Governor, Lieutenant Governor --- So much of the media coverage of a political cycle revolves around (or devolves into) stories about polls and fundraising totals, and this story is no different. Well, … [...]

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — That cool breeze outside is a reminder that the summer tourist season has wrapped up. So how did Virginia do? As anyone who lives in Virginia already knows, Virginia is for lovers, but they [...]

Virginia leaders respond to assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk; flags ordered to be lowered --- RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia’s political leaders are responding to Wednesday’s assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk at a university appearance in Utah. Governor Glenn Youngin [...]

Cargo traffic down at Port of Virginia but full effects of tariffs not felt — yet --- The impacts of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are being felt at the Port of Virginia, but not as much as experts expected back [...]