After the shootings in Charlottesville and Chesapeake, Gov. Glenn Youngkin urged for more mental health services and side stepped a question about gun-control. State Sen. Creigh Deeds said, “it’s not an either-or situation,” and guns are still an important part of the discussion.
Politics
Amid bipartisan mourning, Del. Marie March attempts to politicize Representative McEachin’s death
Just hours after Representative McEachin’s passing, Republican state delegate March used his death as excuse to criticize his efforts to protect abortion rights. Her comments stood in stark contrast with remarks made by other officials from both parties.
Southside Virginia legislators aren’t interested in overturning uranium mining moratorium
A Canadian company will acquire the uranium deposit in Pittsylvania and would like to see the state’s ban lifted.
Rep. Donald McEachin dies
His district ranged from Richmond to parts of eastern Southside along the North Carolina line. He was the Democratic candidate for attorney general in 2001.
Prince Edward County’s updated flag pays tribute to the birthplace of student-led Civil Rights movement
Prince Edward County’s new seal includes an image of the former Robert Russa Moton High School, which is considered the birthplace of America’s student-led Civil Rights revolution.
March calls for ousting Griffith
GOP state delegate believes it’s time for change in representation of the 9th Congressional District. But she stops short of announcing her own challenge.
Buchanan County supervisor proposes make-up year for Virginia students
A recent report shows that Virginia students have been underperforming in recent years. Under a new proposal, an optional waiver would be available for children who have fallen behind during the pandemic.
Five months after the Dobbs decision, Bristol has become a microcosm of the national abortion debate
Bristol is split between Tennessee, which has a near-total ban on abortion, and Virginia, where it remains legal. Anti-abortion activists are proposing changing city code for Bristol, Virginia, to bar future abortion clinics from opening.
Virginia Republicans grapple with what to do about Trump
With General Assembly elections looming in 2023, the state’s GOP has no strategy for dealing with the former president’s grip on the party. Many Republicans simply don’t want to talk about Trump.
Youngkin to propose new agency for workforce development
The state Labor Secretary made the announcement at a conference in Roanoke.

