From elsewhere: Amazon to close 5 Virginia stores, cut nearly 700 jobs. Fairfax case alleging school-assisted abortions now in federal court. Lynchburg dad’s front-yard igloo brings cozy movie nights for family of 9.
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Third Democrat enters 9th District race
Douglas Crockett, a retired attorney and pastor, has joined Adam Murphy and Joy Powers in seeking the Democratic nomination to oppose Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem.
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Headlines from across the state: Bill seeks to end $2.7 million cap on malpractice damages for children outside the delivery room; more …
From elsewhere: Confederate statues remain at Virginia’s Capitol; this bill would remove them. Roanoke’s Harrison Museum of African American Culture reopens. Injured kangaroo helped off Nelson County road by deputies.
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News briefs: Harrison Museum in Roanoke set to open in its new location
Also: Wilderness Road State Park in Lee County to hold public meeting Feb. 3. Grant awarded for guitar maker in Tazewell County.
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Headlines from across the state: Jones joins AGs condemning federal pressure on Minnesota
From elsewhere: Republicans say redistricting bill will test Spanberger’s bipartisan promises. FEMA awards money to VDOT for Southwest floods.
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Headlines from across the state: Senate committee advances multiple gun-related bills
From elsewhere: 156 jobs could be at risk in Roanoke school system. Clarksville rejects battery storage proposal. Botetourt County working with “major national destination retailer.”
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia Senate panel advances gun safety bills once vetoed by Youngkin; more ..
From elsewhere: All Virginia public employees could collectively bargain under proposed bills. Virginia House revives school construction tax plan once blocked by Youngkin. Virginia Senate votes to bar Guard deployment here without state consent.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia to consider joining states creating volunteer cyber civilian corps; more …
From elsewhere: Pending bill could clarify visitation standards for Virginia correctional facilities. Appeals court to hear arguments in LU’s bid to dismiss trans employee’s lawsuit. Dominion installs first wind farm turbine tower off Virginia Beach coast.
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Headlines from across the state: AG Jones searches for higher education counsel to halt ‘politically motivated assaults’ on Virginia colleges; more …
From elsewhere: Youngkin long had ambitions beyond Virginia; what’s next is anyone’s guess. Price-gouging law activates in Virginia after state of emergency declared. Prosecutors: Henrico hospital’s actions hindered 2023 investigation of injured newborns.
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Warming centers open across Southwest and Southside
Some centers are offering overnight accommodations, while others are providing charging stations and daytime shelter.