Virginia Democrats Aim to Include Abortion in the Constitution, But 700,000 Catholics May Oppose Them
As Virginia Democrats move to include abortion rights in the state constitution, a significant pushback is coming from the Catholic community, with thousands opposing the effort. In January, lawmakers from the Democratic party in Virginia moved forward with a constitutional amendment on abortion rights that voters will see on the ballot in November, as reported […]
Olympic swimmer Réka György criticizes Virginia Governor Spanberger for revoking female sports regulation.
Réka György Criticizes Virginia Governor Over Withdrawal of Women’s Sports Protections Hungarian Olympian Réka György has spoken out against Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s administration for dropping a proposed regulation that aimed to safeguard women’s sports and private areas from the participation of transgender athletes. György’s critique follows her experience competing against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, […]
James Franklin creates a very uncomfortable moment during the Virginia Tech press conference with an strange ‘Hey Michael’ incident
You can’t really say James Franklin isn’t friendly. The Virginia Tech head coach managed to create one of the more awkward moments during a press conference recently, ahead of his team’s upcoming game against Maryland. It all kicked off when Michael Howes from the Baltimore Sun introduced himself over Zoom and began to frame his […]
Cat from Virginia mistakenly discarded with an old sofa
This cat really has had quite an adventure. A family in Virginia has been joyfully reunited with their cat after a series of unfortunate events that began when the cat was inadvertently discarded along with an old couch. Somehow, this brave little feline managed to survive a trip to the dump, get rescued from a […]
West Virginia principal placed on hold after hidden cameras found in girls’ locker rooms
West Virginia Principal Suspended After Recording Devices Found A high school principal in West Virginia was suspended on Wednesday following the discovery of recording devices in several locker rooms. The investigation is focused on Eric James, 53, who was the principal at Brooke High School in Wellsburg. Reportedly, four recording devices were located in the […]
Federal judge blocks Spanberger’s order regarding ICE activities in Virginia
Federal Ruling Blocks Spanberger’s Order on ICE in Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s efforts to impede collaboration with federal immigration enforcement have received a temporary setback, thanks to a federal judge’s ruling. U.S. District Judge Robert Payne determined that the federal government is likely to prevail in its legal challenge against the new restrictions on cooperation […]
Virginia Takes Down Confederate Statues through Budget Adjustment
Removal of Confederate Statues in Virginia On Friday, contractors dismantled three Confederate statues from Capitol Square in Virginia, following a provision included in the state budget passed by the General Assembly in June. The workers removed the statue of Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, which had been in place since 1875. They also took down […]
Hunter Holmes McGuire statue taken down from Virginia Capitol grounds
Don’t adjust your calendars or anything, but if you’ve seen the recent images of Confederate statues coming down in Richmond, you might think we have time-traveled back to the chaotic year of 2020. Surprisingly, though, it’s 2026, and Virginia is still dismantling its links to history. The latest in this seemingly never-ending saga occurred on […]
Virginia: DACA Recipient Facing More Than 20 Charges of Child Pornography
Arrest of DACA Recipient on Child Pornography Charges Jorge Gilberto Zamorano-Burciaga, a 36-year-old from Mexico who was granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status in 2013, has been charged with over 20 counts related to the possession and distribution of child pornography in Virginia. This comes as Governor Abigail Spanberger has ceased collaboration with […]
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones investigates Greene County sheriff regarding ICE stops
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones is facing backlash over two issues concerning the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies. One is a civil rights investigation into the traffic-stop practices of a rural sheriff who has been working with ICE, while the other involves a legal challenge regarding federal access to commercial driver records. Virginia House Minority […]