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VA Tries to Swiftly Settle Federal Lawsuit Over College Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

2Jan

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VA Tries to Swiftly Settle Federal Lawsuit Over College Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

On December 29, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Virginia, alleging that sections of state law violated federal law by granting certain college benefits—particularly in-state tuition rates—to undocumented immigrants without making the same benefits available to all U.S. citizens. Virginia quickly moved to avoid prolonged litigation, agreeing to a consent judgment. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging In a motion filed one day after the lawsuit, the Commonwealth agreed that a federal court should declare the disputed sections of law in violation of the Supremacy Clause and therefore invalid. Virginia also agreed that the court should enter a permanent injunction prohibiting the challenged practices and preventin...

More Arrests in $1.1 Million Drug Smuggling Case at Virginia Women’s Prison

26Dec

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More Arrests in $1.1 Million Drug Smuggling Case at Virginia Women’s Prison

As previously reported, this fall VADOC announced a list of arrests and charges linked to a $1.1 million drug smuggling investigation at Virginia Correctional Center for Women in Goochland. Now, VADOC has announced a second round of charges. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X , Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTubeto keep up with what's happening in Virginia

After Burn Attack, Danville Councilman Confirms He’s the ‘Comeback Kid’

3Dec

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After Burn Attack, Danville Councilman Confirms He’s the ‘Comeback Kid’

Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler was doused and set on fire on July 30. On October 21, just hours after being released from the burn center in Chapel Hill, NC, he was back seated among fellow councilmembers. “I’ve missed being around the guys on Council, and I love serving this city. So having an opportunity to do that on the very day I got back—there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.” “God is everything,” Vogler has repeatedly said since his release. Sixty percent of his body was burned, and at one point he suffered severe infections in multiple parts of his body. In an interview with WSET ABC 13, Vogler said he remembers the day of the incident. He recalls getting into the helicopter and feeling it lift. That’s where his memories stopped—for nearly a month. Vogler descr...

Man Arrested for Armed Threats at Central VA Prison

2Dec

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Man Arrested for Armed Threats at Central VA Prison

A Chase City man is being held without bond after allegedly making armed threats at Baskerville Correctional Center, a rural state prison for men. According to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after midnight on Friday, November 28, to reports of a man with a gun trespassing in the parking lot of the facility. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging Upon arrival, deputies encountered Donovan Simpson, who was armed with a handgun and reportedly making threats of “suicide by cop.” Entrance to Baskerville Correctional Center View of Baskerville Correctional Center for a side road Deputy Carroll initiated crisis-negotiation techniques while Deputies Towery and Aston provided support. Within minutes, ...

Dominion Energy Bills Set to Increase in 2026

26Nov

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Dominion Energy Bills Set to Increase in 2026

The bad news: Dominion Energy customers will see higher bills starting in 2026. The good news: The day is coming when they’ll be protected from shouldering as much of the costs tied to massive electricity users like data centers. The State Corporation Commission (SCC) conducted its biennial review of Dominion Energy, an effort required to ensure rates reflect reasonable costs and returns. The review is supposed to balance the utility’s need to recover expenses with protections for everyday ratepayers. Sense Energy Monitor | Track Electricity Usage in Real Time & Save Rate Increases Customers will see their bills increase over the next two years, but not by as much as Dominion wanted. Dominion was seeking increases of $822 million in 2026 and $345 million in 2027. Th...

Paid Sick Leave Bill Swiftly Condemned by Virginia Small Business

21Nov

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Paid Sick Leave Bill Swiftly Condemned by Virginia Small Business

Prefiling for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session opened this week, and one of the first bills already has people talking. Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler of Virginia Beach introduced HB 5, a paid sick leave proposal that would significantly expand current requirements beyond home health workers to cover nearly all employees across the state. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging HB5 would: Expand existing paid sick leave provisions to all employees of private employers and state and local governments Require fee-for-service employees to accrue sick leave under regulations set by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry Ensure employees retain accrued sick leave when transferred to another division or under a successor employe...

Actions of Colonial Beach Police Prompt VSP Investigation

13Nov

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Actions of Colonial Beach Police Prompt VSP Investigation

Colonial Beach Police Department called in Virginia State Police to conduct an independent investigation after one of its officers recorded hitting a restrained man. The video show two police officers pinning a man to the road, and one of those officers hit the man multiple times. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging Witnesses watching and recording the incident say the man’s face is being pushed into the road. The officer is described as hitting the man in the head. And at one point, a female notes the man on the ground is not resisting. From the audio, it also appears that he calls out for help. On November 10, Colonial Beach Police Department provided details about the incident, which occurred on November 8. That Saturday, at ...

Virginia Launched Airport-Legit Digital ID

12Nov

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Virginia Launched Airport-Legit Digital ID

Virginia is now offering an airport-legit digital ID. And it’s free. Whether you're catching a flight, buying drinks, or getting pulled over, you can whip out your phone and show your Virginia Mobile ID. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging What Is Virginia Mobile ID? Virginia Mobile ID is a digital version of your driver’s license or state ID card. It’s stored in an app that DMV has stamped as secure and your information is accessed by scanning a QR code. Privacy & Security According to DMV, these digital IDs are designed to be fast, private, and keep you in control over the information you share. (Photo: DMV) Instead of handing over a full ID—or even your phone—DMV says you can choose exactly what information to sh...

Longer delays for Coleman Bridge openings, warns VDOT

6Nov

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Longer delays for Coleman Bridge openings, warns VDOT

VDOT has warned drivers and boaters to expect extended delays when there are Coleman bridge openings. Due to mechanical issues, crews now have to manually open the bridge, which requires additional procedures and manpower. According the VDOT, the extra steps add 25–40 minutes to the process, resulting in total opening times of approximately 45–60 minutes. Charge All Your Devices at Once | 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station |Wireless Charging Despite the mechanical problems and extended delays, bridge openings must continue in order to comply with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations. While vessels are not typically required to give advance notice, VDOT has requested a two-hour heads-up due to the need for additional staffing and coordination. This is a change USCG has discretion ov...

Virginia Cares: Another Program to Take Care of Virginians During the Shutdown

5Nov

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Virginia Cares: Another Program to Take Care of Virginians During the Shutdown

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Virginia Cares Initiative, a statewide food drive aimed at helping Virginians affected by the federal government shutdown. Through the program, residents can sign up to donate food and funds to Virginia’s seven regional food banks. Donors receive a list of high-demand items, drop-off locations, and operating hours. The initiative targets those not covered by Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA), the state’s temporary replacement for SNAP. Make it Like You Like It With Refillable Coffee Pods “Thousands of families—including federal workers and newly eligible SNAP recipients—are struggling to make ends meet,” Youngkin said. “The Virginia Cares Initiative ensures our communities can step up to bridge that gap, especiall...