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Bill would allow firing of striking West Virginia teachers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia state senator has renewed an attempt to punish teachers for striking in a state…
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Virginia’s 4 p.m. burn law takes effect next week
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s burn ban goes into effect next week on Monday. This ban on open-air burning before 4…
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Virginia sees 3,699 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 541,018 statewide
As of February 11, Virginia is reporting 541,018 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March 2020. [Where are…
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Lawmakers debate whether Va. localities could opt out of legal marijuana sales
RICHMOND, Va. — Legislation to legalize marijuana is close to being a done-deal in Virginia, but the details are still…
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Roanoke Valley health officials working to ensure vaccine equity
ROANOKE, Va. — Roanoke Valley health officials are working to make sure access to the COVID-19 vaccine is equal for…
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Health officials report 3,203 new coronavirus cases, 34 new deaths around Virginia as of Wednesday
RICHMOND, Va. — As of Wednesday morning, Virginia health officials reported 3,203 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new virus-related deaths,…
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Health officials ask people to stop registering multiple times for COVID vaccine
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — Health officials in the New River Valley need your help. They are asking people to stop registering…
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KKK member in Virginia sentenced nearly 4 years for driving into crowd of protesters
RICHMOND, Va. — An acknowledged member of the Ku Klux Klan was sentenced Tuesday to three years and eight months…
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Ex-think tank CEO announces GOP bid for Virginia governor
ARLINGTON, Va. Another northern Virginia executive is joining the Republican race for governor. Peter Doran of Arlington said Tuesday he…
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Group of Republicans call for Gov. Northam to ‘open up Virginia’ in letter
LYNCHBURG, Va. — “Open up Virginia:” That’s the message to Governor Ralph Northam from some local Republican Congressmen. Representative Bob…
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